Post Session Report :: Wednesday, August 30, 2023

SB 757, PN 826 (Stefano) – This bill addresses a technical issue with language included in the Fiscal Code for FY 2022-23 for distribution of appropriated monies for Pennsylvania Chartered Schools for Deaf and Blind Children. The motion to suspend Rule 12 passed by...

Post Session Report :: Friday, June 30, 2023

HB 614, PN 1682 (Harris) – The bill makes an annual appropriations for fiscal year 2023-24 to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in support of the professional licensure boards. A vote of 49-1 was recorded. HB 615,...

Post Session Report :: Thursday, June 29, 2023

SB 44, PN 976 (Dush) – The bill updates and adds definitions related to sex trafficking and commercial sex acts; adds a new violation for patronizing an individual that is under 18 years of age which causes the minor to engage in a commercial sex act; and finally,...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, June 28, 2023

SB 683, PN 929 (Mastriano) – Amends Title 35 to require general acute care hospitals to test for fentanyl and xylazine if a urine drug screening is conducted to assist in diagnosing a patient’s condition and provides for reporting requirements of urine drug...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, June 27, 2023

SB 81, PN 652 (Phillips-Hill)—This bill would permanently permit EMS providers to leave a packaged dose of naloxone with the on-scene caregiver of a patient who overdosed on opioids and was revived by the EMS, providing a standing prescription has been issued by the...

Post Session Report :: Monday, June 26, 2023

SB 506, PN 843 (Baker) – The bill amends Title 20 relating to appointment of counsel and guardians for individuals against whom a petition to deem an individual incapacitated has been filed and duties of the court. This legislation also provides for certification of...