Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 581: An Act amending the act of December 19, 1975 (P.L.604, No.173), entitled "An act to facilitate the use of electronic funds transfer systems by providing that credits to accounts in financial institutions designated by recipients shall satisfy legal requirements for payments by cash or checks," further providing for electronic funds transfers, for consumer protections and for payroll card accounts.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 581 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of December 19, 1975 (P.L.604, No.173), entitled "An act to facilitate the use of electronic funds transfer systems by providing that credits to accounts in financial institutions designated by recipients shall satisfy legal requirements for payments by cash or checks," further providing for electronic funds transfers, for consumer protections and for payroll card accounts. Primary sponsor: Nick Miller (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 28, 2025): Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Miller | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Lisa Baker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Chris Gebhard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| James Malone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Nick Pisciottano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Sharif Street | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| 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
- Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
- Re-reported as committed
- Re-referred to Appropriations
- Second consideration
- First consideration
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Labor & Industry