HB1485Introduced in the House
Further providing for death benefits for public works employees, coroners and staff persons and for definitions; and making an editorial change.
Introduced by Joseph Ciresi, District 146
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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 for public works employees, coroners and staff persons and for definitions; and making an editorial change.
Where it stands
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
May 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Floor: PN2881, FINAL PASSAGE · May 5, 2026
196
Yes
5
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Harkins | 1 | Yes |
| Robert Merski | 2 | Yes |
| Ryan Bizzarro | 3 | Yes |
| Jacob Banta | 4 | Yes |
| Eric Weaknecht | 5 | Yes |
| Bradley Roae | 6 | No |
| Parke Wentling | 7 | Yes |
| Aaron Bernstine | 8 | Yes |
| Marla Gallo Brown | 9 | Yes |
| Amen Brown | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Local Government
Reported as amended
First consideration
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Second consideration
Re-committed to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (196-5)
In the Senate
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
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