Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1257: An Act providing for small necessities leave for eligible employees relating to children and elderly relatives of an eligible employee; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1257 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for small necessities leave for eligible employees relating to children and elderly relatives of an eligible employee; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry. Primary sponsor: Art Haywood (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Referred to Labor & Industry.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Haywood | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Amanda Cappelletti | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Nikil Saval | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Tina Tartaglione | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“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