Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 537: 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 paid to local tax authority on behalf of surviving spouse, minor children or parents.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 537 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 10, 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 paid to local tax authority on behalf of surviving spouse, minor children or parents. Primary sponsor: Joe Ciresi (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2025): Referred to Finance.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ciresi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Missy Cerrato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 151 |
| Dan Deasy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Justin Fleming | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 105 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Jim Haddock | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 118 |
| Liz Hanbidge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Kristine Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 167 |
| Andrew Kuzma | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Jenn O'Mara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 165 |
| Danielle Otten | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 155 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Mike Schlossberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 132 |
| 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 Finance