Monday, October 19, 2026
SB 1484, PN 2010 (Pennycuick) – This bill amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) to provide for lifetime no-contact orders for victims of covered offenses. Senator Collett offered amendment A4707, which removes some crimes from the list of covered offenses. The amendment failed, 21-29. A vote of 46-4 was recorded on the bill.
HB 1972, PN 3550 (Merski) – This bill amends Act 72 of 1983, the Public Adjuster Licensing Law, to incorporate recommendations adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, including the limiting of financial interests a public adjuster may have in contract work associated with a claim; expanding disclosure notices to the insured prior to entering into a contract with a public adjuster; extending the deadline for rescission of a contract between an insured and a public adjuster; and the institution of a hard cap on the amount of an insurance settlement a public adjuster may claim as a fee-for-service. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 2014, PN 3557 (Scott) – This bill would allow 14- and 15-year-olds to engage in volunteer firefighting activities until 10 p.m. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 2555, PN 3560 (Hanbidge) – This bill amends Title 3 (Agriculture) to prescribe new requirements for equine infectious anemia (EIA) testing and recordkeeping for equine sales. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
SB 1403, PN 1863 (Farry) – This bill amends Title 35 to provide for the Department of Health to authorize types of facilities to which ambulances may transport patients, including for behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment settings, and provides for reimbursement for transporting patients to those facilities. Senator Farry offered amendment A4444, which provides definitions for “Health Insurance Policy,” and “Insurer.” The amendment was agreed to via voice vote. The bill was agreed to as amended and re-referred to Appropriations.
HB 1935, PN 2434 (Briggs) – This bill amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) providing for the offense of terroristic threats; creating a sentencing enhancement for terroristic threats against a school entity or higher ed institution; and allows courts to order restitution to cover costs of supplies, equipment, materials and lost wages of affected employees and first responders when such crimes occur. A vote of 45-5 was recorded.
HB 27, PN 8 (Khan) – This bill amends the Health Care Facilities Act by requiring hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities to adopt and implement policies to mitigate healthcare worker exposure to surgical smoke. A vote of 49-1 was recorded.
HB 135, PN 2233 (Krajewski) – This bill amends Title 15 (Corporations) reducing the minimum number of people required to form a workers’ cooperative corporation firm from five to three. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 453, PN 435 (Benham) – This bill amends Title 35 (Health & Safety) to recognize 911 telecommunicators as emergency responders, ensures telecommunicators’ concerns are addressed in the context of mutual aid among emergency response agencies, and ensures all 911 telecommunicators are included in the Emergency Responder Mental Wellness and Stress Management program. Senator Laughlin offered amendment A4675, which provides for health benefits for surviving family members of law enforcement officers who die in the line of duty. The amendment was approved, 50-0. The Senate agreed to the bill as amended.