Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 19: An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions, for minimum wages and for exemptions; providing for gratuities; further providing for enforcement and rules and regulations, for penalties and for civil actions; repealing provisions relating to preemption; and providing for local option and for taxpayer savings and reinvestment.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 19 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions, for minimum wages and for exemptions; providing for gratuities; further providing for enforcement and rules and regulations, for penalties and for civil actions; repealing provisions relating to preemption; and providing for local option and for taxpayer savings and reinvestment. Primary sponsor: Tina Tartaglione (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Referred to Labor & Industry.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Tartaglione | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Amanda Cappelletti | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Carolyn Comitta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Art Haywood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Vincent Hughes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Tim Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| James Malone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Katie Muth | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Steve Santarsiero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Nikil Saval | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Sharif Street | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Lindsey Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“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