Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1785: An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for compensation for cancer.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1785 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on August 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for compensation for cancer. Primary sponsor: Greg Scott (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 10, 2025): Referred to Labor & Industry.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Lisa Borowski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Kyle Donahue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Pat Harkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Kristine Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 167 |
| La'Tasha Mayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Ed Neilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| 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 Labor & Industry