Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 1215 — An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for schedule of compensation.

Last action — First consideration

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill amends the Workers' Compensation Act regarding liability and compensation schedules.

The bill updates certain aspects of the Workers' Compensation Act, specifically focusing on liability and compensation schedules. These changes aim to clarify and potentially modify how compensation is determined for workers.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that the rules governing compensation for workplace injuries may change, affecting how claims are evaluated.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. First consideration

  2. Reported as committed

  3. Referred to Labor & Industry

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 243 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (243)

243 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (Labor & Industry): Reported as Committed

Passed 7 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democratic 0400
Total 7400
% of votes cast 64%36%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Nay
John I. Kane Democratic Nay
Marty Flynn Democratic Nay
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Nay
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1215?
SB 1215 is sponsored by Devlin J. Robinson (Republican), Camera Bartolotta (Republican), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), David G. Argall (Republican), Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican), Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Lisa M. Boscola (Democratic), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Daniel Laughlin (Republican), and Judy Ward (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1215?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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