Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 237: 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 title of act, for application and authority for payment and eligibility and amount of benefit and for definitions.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 237 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on March 25, 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 title of act, for application and authority for payment and eligibility and amount of benefit and for definitions. Primary sponsor: Missy Cerrato (Democratic). It lists 29 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 27, 2026): Laid on the table.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 29 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missy Cerrato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 151 |
| Lisa Borowski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
| Heather Boyd | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 163 |
| Scott Conklin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Mary Jo Daley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
| Dan Deasy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Kyle Donahue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| Sean Dougherty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 172 |
| Pat Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 173 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Nancy Guenst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 152 |
| Liz Hanbidge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Kristine Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 167 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Rob Matzie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| La'Tasha Mayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Kyle Mullins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 112 |
| Brian Munroe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 144 |
| Jenn O'Mara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 165 |
| Danielle Otten | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 155 |
| Tarah Probst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 189 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Greg Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Mandy Steele | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Perry Warren | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Joe Webster | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 150 |
| Martina White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 170 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on the table
- First consideration
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness