HB797Introduced in the House
Further providing for requirements of membership, for married persons and pensions to surviving spouses and for eligibility of surviving spouses.
Introduced by Jessica Benham, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act amending the act of May 25, 1933 (P.L.1050, No.242), referred to as the Second Class City Firemen Relief Law, further providing for requirements of membership, for married persons and pensions to surviving spouses and for eligibility of surviving spouses.
Where it stands
Act No. 11 of 2026
May 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor: PN0821, Final Passage · April 21, 2026
48
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
50 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nikil Saval | 1 | Yes |
| Christine Tartaglione | 2 | Yes |
| Sharif Street | 3 | Yes |
| Arthur Haywood | 4 | Yes |
| Joseph Picozzi | 5 | Yes |
| Frank Farry | 6 | Yes |
| Vincent Hughes | 7 | Yes |
| Anthony Williams | 8 | Yes |
| John Kane | 9 | Yes |
| Steven Santarsiero | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Local Government
Reported as committed
First consideration
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Second consideration
Re-committed to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (203-0)
In the Senate
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
Reported as committed
First consideration
Second consideration
Re-referred to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (48-0)
Signed in House
Signed in Senate
Presented to the Governor
Approved by the Governor
Act No. 11 of 2026
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