SB156

In public assistance, further providing for uniformity in administration of assistance and regulations as to assistance.

Chamber Passed·1/29/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB156 amends the Human Services Code to require quarterly checks of income and employment records for medical assistance and SNAP.

Pennsylvania SB156 amends the Human Services Code to enhance the administration of public assistance by requiring the Department of Human Services to check income and employment records held by the Department of Labor and Industry on a quarterly basis. This measure aims to ensure uniformity in the administration of assistance and regulations, particularly for recipients of medical assistance and benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 30–19 · Jan 29, 2025
Current
Human Services Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
12
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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8 Nay

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Calendar

Jan 29, 2025

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Jan 27, 2025

12:00 AM

Health And Human Services (s) Hearing

History

Jan 29, 2025

Senate

Re-reported as committed

Jan 29, 2025

Senate

Third consideration and final passage (30-19)

Jan 29, 2025

House

In the House