Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB1985

Introduced
10/23/25  

Caption

In general provisions, further providing for legal holidays; and making a repeal.

Impact

The impact of HB1985 on state laws concerns the administration and observance of legal holidays. By addressing provisions that may be outdated or unclear, the bill could enhance compliance by both public institutions and private enterprises regarding holiday observance. It is expected that by clarifying these regulations, the bill will contribute to a more organized approach to how legal holidays are recognized and celebrated throughout the state.

Summary

House Bill 1985 seeks to modify existing provisions regarding legal holidays. The bill proposes amendments that clarify the observance of state holidays, ensuring that the provisions are relevant to current practices and public needs. It emphasizes the importance of legal holidays, which serve to honor significant events and cultural practices within the state. Furthermore, the bill aims to streamline the legal framework concerning holiday observance to avoid confusion among residents and businesses alike regarding holiday closures and operations.

Contention

Discussions surrounding HB1985 highlight both support and opposition. Supporters argue that modernizing the legal framework for holidays is essential to reflect the evolving nature of state observance and public sentiment. However, there are concerns that changes to existing holiday laws could diminish traditional practices or create conflicts with local customs. Additionally, the implications of these changes on local observances and events have been points of contention, as different communities may have differing views on what should be considered a legal holiday.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB1984

Further providing for the designation of legal holidays; and making a repeal.

PA SB454

In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in applications and permits, further providing for permit and license application requirements; and making a repeal.

PA HB2066

Repealing provisions relating to inheritance tax; in procedure and administration, further providing for petition for reassessment; and, in governmental obligations, further providing for taxability of government obligations.

PA HB1394

Repealing provisions relating to inheritance tax; in procedure and administration, further providing for petition for reassessment; and, in governmental obligations, further providing for taxability of government obligations.

PA HB1777

In local organizations and services, further providing for general authority of political subdivisions; and, in general provisions relating to government and administration, further providing for scope of subchapter, providing for definitions, further providing for establishment and designation, providing for emergency meetings by authorized telecommunications device, repealing provisions relating to exercise of powers and functions, further providing for declaration of policy and for definitions, repealing provisions relating to enabling authority for emergency interim successors for local offices, further providing for emergency interim successors for local officers and for succession period and repealing provisions relating to term and removal of designees.

PA HB959

In personal income tax, further providing for refund or credit of overpayment and providing for interest on refund or credit of overpayments; in general provisions, providing for interest on taxes due the Commonwealth and for interest on overpayments; and making repeals.

PA HB1291

In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in legal advertising, further providing for level of advertising rates, for effect of failure to advertise when required and for no unauthorized advertisements to be published and providing for publication in newspapers of general circulation; and making editorial changes.

PA HB1774

In general provisions, further providing for petitions for refunds.

PA HB1934

In general provisions, further providing for definitions.

PA HB1563

In general provisions, further providing for method of filing.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.