Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 581: An Act amending the act of December 19, 1975 (P.L.604, No.173), entitled "An act to facilitate the use of electronic funds transfer systems by providing that credits to accounts in financial institutions designated by recipients shall satisfy legal requirements for payments by cash or checks," further providing for electronic funds transfers, for consumer protections and for payroll card accounts.

In committee Last action October 28, 2025: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

Plain-language summary

SB 581 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of December 19, 1975 (P.L.604, No.173), entitled "An act to facilitate the use of electronic funds transfer systems by providing that credits to accounts in financial institutions designated by recipients shall satisfy legal requirements for payments by cash or checks," further providing for electronic funds transfers, for consumer protections and for payroll card accounts. Primary sponsor: Nick Miller (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 28, 2025): Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Nick Miller (Democratic). 7 co-sponsors.