The Official Language Act establishes English as the official language of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and outlines the responsibilities of government entities to promote and preserve its use. The Act emphasizes the importance of a common language for unifying citizens and facilitating civic participation, while also recognizing the rights of individuals to choose their primary language for private conduct. It prohibits the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions from creating policies that favor any language other than English, ensuring that English remains the language of official government acts.

Additionally, the Act includes specific limitations on its application, allowing for the use of other languages in certain circumstances, such as when required by federal law, for public safety, or in educational contexts for students with limited English proficiency. It also restricts the use of appropriated funds to promote any language other than English, reinforcing the Act's intent to maintain English as the primary language of government operations. The Act will take effect 90 days after its passage.