SB1053

In additional coverages, further providing for the definition of "employe."

Chamber Passed·3/24/26

Expands the definition of "employe" to include volunteer firefighters and ambulance corps members.

Pennsylvania SB1053 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to expand the definition of "employe" to include members of volunteer fire departments and volunteer ambulance corps. This includes those who provide operational support but do not respond to emergency calls. These individuals are entitled to compensation for injuries received while engaged in their duties, including travel to and from emergencies. The act also clarifies that social members of these volunteer organizations are excluded from this definition.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 26–0 · Mar 24
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 28

10:30 AM

Labor & Industry (h) Hearing

Mar 23

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

History

Apr 28

House

Re-reported as amended

Apr 28

House

First consideration

Apr 28

House

Laid on the table