PA HR 653 AI workforce data study
Pennsylvania House Resolution 653 (2025-2026) — Directs the Joint State Government Commission to Study What Data Is Needed to Evaluate AI's Impact on the Workforce
Pennsylvania · Pa. H.R. 653 (2025-2026 Sess.)
- Status
- Proposed / pending
- Applies to
- Joint State Government Commission
- Enforced by
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House Resolution 653 would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study and report on what data the state needs to collect to measure how artificial intelligence affects the workforce. It was referred to the House Labor & Industry Committee on Oct. 9, 2026.
Who is protected: Pennsylvania workers (study only)
Legal detail
HR 653, 2025-2026 session. Prime sponsor Rep. Tim Brennan (D-29). Referred to Labor & Industry Oct. 9, 2026. No votes recorded. session_end_date set to Nov. 30, 2026 (end of the two-year PA session) — confirm.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Citation | Pa. H.R. 653 (2025-2026 Sess.) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | AI hiring and employment · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Bill text | HR 653 — Pennsylvania General Assembly |
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