Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 478: An Act establishing the Office of Employee Ownership within the Department of Community and Economic Development; establishing the Employee Ownership Advisory Board; and providing technical and financial assistance to employee-owned enterprises.

Passed one chamber Last action October 5, 2026: Referred to Commerce

Plain-language summary

SB 478 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on March 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the Office of Employee Ownership within the Department of Community and Economic Development; establishing the Employee Ownership Advisory Board; and providing technical and financial assistance to employee-owned enterprises. Primary sponsor: Frank Farry (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 5, 2026): Referred to Commerce.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Frank Farry (Republican). 8 co-sponsors.