The General Appropriation Act of 2025 outlines the budgetary allocations from the General Fund for the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth for the fiscal year spanning July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The bill addresses the payment of outstanding bills from the previous fiscal year and includes appropriations from special funds, accounts, and federal funds. It details specific funding amounts for various departments, including significant allocations for law enforcement, education, public assistance, and environmental initiatives. Noteworthy appropriations include $1 billion for the Pennsylvania State Police, $8.16 billion for basic education funding, and $100 million for Crime Victims' Assistance, among others.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions that allow the Department of Human Services to transfer funds between different grant programs, contingent upon approval from the Secretary of the Budget. It mandates compliance with specific sections of the Administrative Code before appropriations can be utilized and establishes guidelines for the management of federal funds, including the automatic lapsing of unspent funds at the end of the fiscal year. The act aims to ensure effective financial oversight and the efficient functioning of state operations, with certain sections taking effect immediately and the remainder commencing on July 1, 2025.