Pennsylvania HB1108: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for copayments for subsidized child care; and making a repeal.

What the bill says

An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in public assistance, further providing for copayments for subsidized child care; and making a repeal.

From the introduced text, April 3, 2025:

An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in public assistance, further providing for copayments for subsidized child care; and making a repeal. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 408.3 heading, (c), (e) and (f) of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, are amended to read: Section 408.3. [Copayments for] Subsidized Child Care.--* * * (c) In establishing the copayment amounts pursuant to this section, all of the following shall apply: (1) Copayments shall be on a sliding scale based on a percentage of the family's annual income taking into account Federal poverty income guidelines and considerations to support economic self-sufficiency. Copayments shall be updated annually. (2) At the department's discretion, copayments may be (ii) based upon family size; or (iii) in accordance with both subparagraphs (i) and (ii). (3) Copayment amounts shall be a minimum of five dollars ($5) per week and shall increase in incremental amounts, based on a percentage of the family's annual income, as determined by the department. [(3.1) At initial application, the family's annual income may not exceed two hundred percent of the Federal poverty income guidelines. (3.2) After an initial determination or redetermination of eligibility, a child shall continue to …

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Sponsors

• Eric Nelson (R, 57) · primary sponsor
• Jose Giral (D, 180)
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
• Tarik Khan (D, 194)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Timothy Brennan (D, 29)
• Danilo Burgos (D, 197)
• Hanbidge, Liz (D, 61)
• Sean Dougherty (D, 172)
• Keith Harris (D, 195)
• Michael Stender (R, 108)

Latest actions

1. October 3, 2025: Referred to AGING AND YOUTH, Oct. 3, 2025
2. October 3, 2025: In the Senate
3. September 29, 2025: (Remarks see House Journal Page 1356-1357), Sept. 29, 2025
4. September 29, 2025: Third consideration and final passage, Sept. 29, 2025 (198-5)
5. September 29, 2025: Re-reported as committed, Sept. 29, 2025
6. July 14, 2025: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, July 14, 2025
7. July 14, 2025: Second consideration, July 14, 2025
8. July 14, 2025: Re-reported as committed, July 14, 2025
9. June 17, 2025: Re-committed to RULES, June 17, 2025
10. June 17, 2025: First consideration, June 17, 2025

Votes

• Third consideration and final passage, Sept. 29, 2025 (198-5) (September 29, 2025): 198 yea, 5 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (September 29, 2025): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Rules: Re-report Bill As Committed (July 14, 2025): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Human Services: Report Bill As Amended (June 17, 2025): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Human Services: Adopt Amendment (June 17, 2025): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1108?

HB1108 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for copayments for subsidized child care; and making a repeal.

What does HB1108 do?

In its own words: An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in public assistance, further providing for copayments for subsidized child care; and making a repeal.

What is the status of HB1108?

Passed one chamber as of October 3, 2025. Latest action: Referred to AGING AND YOUTH, Oct. 3, 2025 (October 3, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1108?

Eric Nelson (R, 57), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1108?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1108