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HB 670 Passed

Labor & employment provisions; application of law, protection of employees, definition of employer.

Introduced
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Floor
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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 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.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 13, 2026
Last action
Apr 11, 2026 — Governor's recommendation received by House
Session
2026
Momentum
88 · Very high