HB670
Labor & employment provisions; application of law, protection of employees, definition of employer.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Assigned HAPP sub: Elementary & Secondary Education
Chief Patron:
Michelle Maldonado (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Labor and employment provisions; application of law; protection of employees; definition of employer.
Provides that the exemption for the Commonwealth, any of its agencies, institutions, or political subdivisions, or any public body under Title 40.1 does not apply when expressly provided otherwise. The bill defines 'public body' as the term relates to labor and employment and provides that for the purposes of various ... (More) requirements related to the protection of employees, the definition of 'employer' includes the Commonwealth and its agencies, institutions, and political subdivisions, and any public body. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102038D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- 01/20/2026 - House: Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2
- 01/28/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 01/29/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 01/29/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (5-Y 2-N)
- 01/30/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 02/03/2026 - House: Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) and referred to Appropriations (15-Y 7-N)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- 02/04/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB670)
- 02/04/2026 - House: Assigned HAPP sub: Elementary & Secondary Education
