Legislative
Priorities
Hundreds of pieces of legislation are introduced each year. PRLA flags any issue that could even marginally affect the industry but we prioritize bills that impact hospitality, liquor reform, and travel and tourism.
In addition to challenging legislation, PRLA also works to move forward with legislative items that can positively impact you and your business.
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry news, trends, events, and more.
The PRLA Policy Committee
The PRLA Policy Committee, which is made up of members from all sectors of the industry, annually meets to outline PRLA’s legislative priorities over the next three years.
Legislation Made Easy
Proposed legislation can often be tough to read and understand. It can easily reach 90 or more pages and be filled with jargon, definitions, and strikethrough text. PRLA’s government affairs team pares it down into everyday language for you to easily understand in our Issue Summaries.
- Current Legislative Roundtable Talking Points / Issues Summaries
- Short-term Rentals
Your Voice Matters
As the voice of Pennsylvania’s hospitality industry, PRLA and our members are called on to testify at legislative hearings on topics that impact your business and your industry.
Recent Testimony
Official Comments
Philadelphia Mayoral Candidates Questionnaire Responses
Research Topics & Policy Positions
PRLA occasionally issues policy papers outlining our industry’s position on a topic or commissions studies or research on topics that impact the industry.
Human Trafficking Prevention Policy Brief
PRLA leadership, including the Board of Directors and Policy Committee, have identified the need to combat human trafficking as a top policy priority for the association.
Tip Credit Policy Brief
Regulatory Changes Policy Brief
Pennsylvania’s regulatory process can be challenging to navigate and arduous to engage with for the typical business owner/operator. PRLA asks policymakers to consider three vital areas to consider when assessing regulatory changes.
Tourism Improvement Districts Policy Brief
Tourism Funding
Download the latest reports below.
2022 Report by Tourism Economics
2016 Report by Tourism Economics
Childcare Access Survey
In 2022, PRLA along with Start Strong PA surveyed hospitality industry employers and employees to quantify the impact and correlation between child-care access and the industry’s workforce challenges.
Key findings included:
- Nearly 3 out of 4 respondents agreed or strongly agreed that there is a shortage of affordable child-care options for employees.
- Over 80% of respondents said inadequate child-care options have an impact on their ability to recruit qualified employees.
- Nearly 95% of employees said that childcare-related concerns are contributing to the national workforce shortage.
For more information, please contact Stephanie Otterson, PRLA director of communications.
Membership Has Benefits
Resources for Hospitality Businesses, Vendors, Sponsors, Students. Membership is for Everyone!
