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HB 1334

An Act making appropriations from the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Community and Economic Development to provide for the expenses of administering the Workers' Compensation Act, The Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act and the Office of Small Business Advocate for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jordan Harris and 1 co-sponsor

Pennsylvania appropriates workers' compensation administration fund dollars to Labor and Community Development departments to operate workers' compensation and small business programs through June 2026.

Act No. 3A of 2025
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Bill Summary · HB 1334

Legislative bill overview

HB 1334 appropriates funds from Pennsylvania's Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund to support operations of the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Community and Economic Development for fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill covers administrative expenses for workers' compensation programs, occupational disease claims, and the Office of Small Business Advocate, as well as outstanding bills from the prior fiscal year.

Why is this important

Workers' compensation administration directly affects injured workers' access to benefits and employers' compliance costs. Adequate funding ensures timely claims processing, benefit payments, and regulatory oversight. Insufficient appropriations could delay claim resolution and create backlogs affecting workers seeking medical care and wage replacement.

Potential points of contention

  • Fund sustainability: Reliance on the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund rather than general revenue may affect long-term solvency if claims or administrative costs exceed collections
  • Lack of transparency: The bill does not specify exact dollar amounts, making it difficult to assess whether funding levels are appropriate or represent increases/decreases from prior years
  • Small business advocacy scope: Unclear whether current funding adequately supports the Office of Small Business Advocate's mission or if businesses receive sufficient guidance on compliance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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