HB721

Further providing for definitions, for improper classification of employees and for criminal penalties; providing for private right of action; further providing for administrative penalties, for retaliation for action prohibited, for availability of information, for use of penalty funds and for funding; and imposing penalties.

Chamber Passed·5/13/25

Pennsylvania HB721 amends the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act to enhance penalties, provide private right of action, and establish.

Pennsylvania HB721 amends the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act by adding definitions, enhancing penalties for improper classification of employees, and establishing a private right of action for employees. The bill also provides for administrative penalties, prohibits retaliation against employees who report violations, and outlines the availability of information. It further details the use of penalty funds and recovered fees and costs, and specifies funding requirements. The act will take effect 60 days after enactment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 113–90 · May 13, 2025
Current
Labor & Industry Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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28
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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11 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

10:00 AM

Labor And Industry (h) Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

Senate

Referred to Labor & Industry

May 13, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

May 13, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (113-90)