Rep. Matthew R. Gergely October 22, 2024
HARRISBURG, Oct. 22 – Gov. Josh Shapiro held a ceremonial bill signing yesterday at the state Capitol for state Rep. Matthew R. Gergely’s bill that will help liquor-licensed establishments address staffing needs and increase profitability through multiple measures.
Act 57 of 2024, formerly H.B. 829, was originally introduced as a flexible hiring initiative, one that allows qualified employees to work at more than one liquor licensee at a given time. The law was amended, however, to also include the following provisions:
“Liquor licensees were hit hard by COVID-19, and many struggled to make ends meet and stay in business. My legislation invests in the financial stability and livelihood of establishment employees and helps these small businesses flourish and contribute to a strong local and state economy,” Gergely said. “I want to thank Governor Shapiro, my colleagues in both chambers, and everyone who made Act 57 possible.”
Act 57 of 2024 is Gergely’s second bill to become law this legislative session. In April, Act 6 of 2024, which ensures donated plasma is suitable for integration into essential pharmaceuticals, was also signed by the governor.
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