Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1485: An Act amending the act of June 24, 1976 (P.L.424, No.101), referred to as the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act, further providing for death benefits for public works employees, coroners and staff persons and for definitions; and making an editorial change.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1485 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on May 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of June 24, 1976 (P.L.424, No.101), referred to as the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act, further providing for death benefits for public works employees, coroners and staff persons and for definitions; and making an editorial change. Primary sponsor: Joe Ciresi (Democratic). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2026): Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ciresi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Tim Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Tim Briggs | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Tina Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Dave Delloso | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 162 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Maureen Madden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Dave Madsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 104 |
| Joe McAndrew | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Ed Neilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Tarah Probst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 189 |
| Nikki Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Greg Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Dan Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
- Third consideration and final passage
- Re-reported as committed
- Re-committed to Appropriations
- Second consideration
- Removed from table
- Laid on the table
- First consideration
- Reported as amended
- Referred to Local Government