Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StatePennsylvaniaReferred
HB 2767: An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in contract clauses and preference provisions, providing for Equal Opportunity Audit Program; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of General Services.
Chris Rabb
HB 2767 status: Referred — Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations (updated Sep 9, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
67OUT OF 100
Score:67/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan40%
Public opinion60%
Bill summary
This bill proposes a new rule for how the Pennsylvania government hires companies for projects. It would require the state to audit those companies to make sure they are hiring fairly and not discriminating against anyone. The Department of General Services would be in charge of running these checks. The bill is currently being debated in the state House of Representatives.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Establishes standardized fairness for government contract applicants
- Potentially levels the playing field for diverse business entities
- Reduces discriminatory risks in state spending
Risks
- Adds compliance costs for businesses pursuing state projects
- May increase administrative burden on small-to-medium enterprises
- Potential for delays in contract award cycles due to audits
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Promotes equal opportunity in government-funded work
- Reduces systemic bias in state-contracted labor
- Increases inclusivity within the public contracting ecosystem
Risks
- Subjectivity in audit criteria could impact fairness
- Potential for audit results to be influenced by political bias
- Administrative friction may deter some firms from public projects
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Creates a formal mechanism for auditing contractor performance
- Empowers the Department of General Services to enforce equity
- Provides transparency into state contracting fairness
Risks
- Requires new bureaucratic capacity for the DGS
- Potential for ambiguous enforcement standards
- Reliance on internal agency oversight mechanisms
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Compliance costs may disproportionately affect smaller businesses
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeCurrent
- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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