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HB2190

Introduced

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In collective bargaining impasse, further providing for arbitration; and, in strikes, further providing for prohibited strikes.

PA · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Last action 12 Jul 2026

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Key takeaways

Amends the Public Employe Relations Act of 1970.
Provides updated guidelines for arbitration during collective bargaining impasses.
Revises statutory provisions regarding prohibited strikes.
Reported favorably as amended by the House Judiciary Committee by a 26-0 vote.
Laid on the table in the House pursuant to House Rule 71 on July 12, 2026.

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Pennsylvania Bill Amending Collective Bargaining and Strike Regulations

House Bill 2190 amends Pennsylvania's Public Employe Relations Act to modify provisions governing arbitration during collective bargaining impasses and restrictions on prohibited strikes. The bill was unanimously reported as amended by the House Judiciary Committee in April 2026. As of July 12, 2026, the legislation has been laid on the table in the House.

Amends the Public Employe Relations Act of 1970.
Provides updated guidelines for arbitration during collective bargaining impasses.
Revises statutory provisions regarding prohibited strikes.
Reported favorably as amended by the House Judiciary Committee by a 26-0 vote.
Laid on the table in the House pursuant to House Rule 71 on July 12, 2026.

Labor

Government

Medium impact

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Political leaning

Democratic

from sponsors · Bipartisan on recorded votes

Support

Above average

25 of 209 members, against a typical 14 for this chamber.

Committees

Sponsors (25)

Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz

12 Jul 2026

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
9 Jun 2026

Removed from table
27 Apr 2026

Laid on the table
27 Apr 2026

First consideration
27 Apr 2026

Reported as amended
3 Feb 2026

Referred to Judiciary
3 Feb 2026

Introduced

Introduced

3 Feb 2026

Open

What changed

· 83 days later

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Prohibiting strikes by covered peace officers and mandating court injunctions if strikes occur

The amended version adds a new section amending Section 1001 of the Public Employe Relations Act to explicitly prohibit strikes by covered peace officers. It mandates that public employers or the Attorney General immediately seek court injunctions or equitable relief if an illegal strike by these peace officers or other designated public employees occurs. The original provision subjecting these peace officers to compulsory binding arbitration in Section 805 remains included.

Section 1 (Section 1001): Added provisions prohibiting strikes by covered peace officers defined under 18 Pa.C.S. § 501 at any time, and requiring public employers or the Attorney General to initiate court actions for equitable relief or injunctions if a strike occurs.
Title/Preamble: Expanded the title to reflect amendments to Section 1001 regarding prohibited strikes.

Amended

27 Apr 2026

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