This bill amends the Administrative Code of 1929 to introduce a framework for conducting poverty impact analyses in Pennsylvania. It defines "poverty impact analysis" as an evaluation of proposed and enacted budgets, as well as specific bills or amendments, to assess their potential effects on individuals and families living below the poverty threshold. The analysis will include projections regarding income changes and access to essential services such as healthcare, housing, and education. Additionally, the bill establishes a new section requiring the Independent Fiscal Office to conduct these analyses for the Governor's proposed General Fund Budget and the enacted budget, with specific deadlines for completion.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that no bill or amendment can be given second consideration in the General Assembly until the relevant poverty impact analysis has been attached, ensuring that lawmakers are informed of the potential socioeconomic implications of their legislative actions. If the office fails to provide the analysis within a specified timeframe, the bill or amendment may still proceed as if the analysis were attached. The bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the legislative process by ensuring that the impacts on poverty are considered in budgetary and legislative decisions.

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