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PA SB 261

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An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, providing for child support requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · upper

Quick answers

Did PA SB 261 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 261 is in committee as of 2025-02-20 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-20): Referred to Health & Human Services

What is PA SB 261 about?

PA SB 261 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, providing for child support requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 261?

Kristin Phillips-Hill is the primary sponsor of PA SB 261, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-02-20 — Referred to Health & Human Services
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Kristin Phillips-Hillprimary
  • Tracy Pennycuickcosponsor
  • Judy Wardcosponsor
  • Patrick Stefanocosponsor
  • Lynda Schlegel Culvercosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-20

    Referred to Health & Human Services

    referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb261

Attribution

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