Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1617: An Act amending the act of July 14, 1961 (P.L.637, No.329), known as the Wage Payment and Collection Law, further providing for definitions; and providing for specific liability.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1617 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on June 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of July 14, 1961 (P.L.637, No.329), known as the Wage Payment and Collection Law, further providing for definitions; and providing for specific liability. Primary sponsor: Kyle Donahue (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): Referred to Labor & Industry.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Donahue | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| Gina Curry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 164 |
| Pat Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 173 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Jim Haddock | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 118 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Bob Merski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Ed Neilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Tarah Probst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 189 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
“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 Labor & Industry