Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HB200: An Act establishing family and medical leave benefits, the Paid Family and Medical Leave Account and the Paid Family and Medical Leave Grant Program; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.
Status: Passed one chamber, April 1, 2026
What the bill says
An act or course of conduct by a caregiver against a 20250HB0200PN3076 - 3 - vulnerable adult or a vulnerable adult's resources without the informed consent of the vulnerable adult or with consent obtained through misrepresentation, coercion or threats of force, that results in monetary, personal or other benefit, gain or profit for the perpetrator or monetary or personal loss to the vulnerable adult. (6) The desertion of a vulnerable adult by a caregiver…
From the amended text, March 24, 2026:
An act or course of conduct by a caregiver against a 20250HB0200PN3076 - 3 - vulnerable adult or a vulnerable adult's resources without the informed consent of the vulnerable adult or with consent obtained through misrepresentation, coercion or threats of force, that results in monetary, personal or other benefit, gain or profit for the perpetrator or monetary or personal loss to the vulnerable adult. (6) The desertion of a vulnerable adult by a caregiver. (7) Knowingly restricting the movement or independence of a vulnerable adult without the vulnerable adult's consent by removing means of transportation, communication or access to other activities of daily living, including removing access to assistive technology, communication devices or mobility aids. "Application year." The 12-month period beginning on the first day of the calendar week in which an individual files a claim for family and medical leave benefits. "Attesting third party." A disability service organization manager or coordinator, caregiver agency coordinator or manager, law enforcement official, licensed health care professional, licensed social worker, victim advocate or victim service provider. "Authorized reason for leave for a qualifying act of violence." Any of the following: (1) To seek or obtain medical attention, rehabilitative services, accessibility equipment or other treatment related to a physical or mental injury or disability caused or aggravated by the applicable qualifying act of violence. …