This bill amends the Administrative Code of 1929 to introduce a framework for conducting poverty impact analyses in Pennsylvania. It adds definitions for "poverty impact analysis" and "poverty threshold," which will help assess the effects of proposed budgets and legislative measures on individuals and families living below the poverty line. The analysis will include projections on how budgets may affect income levels and access to essential services such as healthcare, housing, and education.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Independent Fiscal Office conduct these analyses for the Governor's proposed General Fund Budget and the enacted budget, as well as for any bills or amendments upon request. It establishes that no bill or amendment can be considered for second reading until the poverty impact analysis is attached, ensuring that lawmakers are informed of the potential impacts on poverty before making decisions. If the analysis is not provided within a specified timeframe, the bill can still proceed as if the analysis were attached. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 180 (Feb 03, 2025): P.L.177, No.175
Printer's No. 0180: P.L.177, No.175