Post Session :: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
HB 18 PN 1974 (Olsommer): This bill requires a court to schedule a review hearing within 30 days and hold such hearing no later than 60 days upon the filing of a petition to modify or terminate a guardianship for an incapacitated individual. The bill was approved 47-....Post Session Report :: Monday, October 6, 2025
Monday, October 6, 2025 SB 432, PN 935 (Pennycuick) – This bill amends the Public School Code expanding the Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program to nonresident students who attend a PASSHE school. Senator Pennycuick offered amendment A1196, which adds...Session Proceedings :: October 6, 2025
Senator Costa Hosts a Media Availability about the 2025-26 Budget Impasse
It’s Long Past Time to Get the State Budget Done
Op-ed by Senator Patty Kim
The famous proverb “when elephants fight, the grass suffers” means the weak get hurt in conflict between the powerful. It is an apt way to assess the ongoing state budget impasse and the partisan gridlock that has affected our political system. Finger pointing and blame is not a constructive way to resolve the issue, and there are far too many everyday Pennsylvanians that will suffer as a result.
Senator Malone Introduces Legislation to Protect Minors from Sexually Explicit AI Deepfakes
HARRISBURG, PA – October 3, 2025 − Today, State Senator James Andrew Malone (D-36, Lancaster) announced that he introduced legislation to protect minors from sexually explicit AI deepfakes by requiring mandated reporters, such as school personnel, to report all...Street calls on Penn to resist Trump Attack on Academic Freedom
PHILADELPHIA, PA – October 3, 2025 – Sen. Sharif Street (D-Phila.) has issued the following statement responding to news reports that the Trump administration is pressuring the University of Pennsylvania to compromise the university’s academic integrity: As a proud...Session Proceedings :: October 3, 2025
Senator Saval to Introduce Resolution Recognizing October 6, 2025 as International Tenants’ Day
Philadelphia, PA − October 3, 2025 − Today, State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) announced plans to introduce a resolution to name October 6, 2025, as International Tenants’ Day, recognizing the 1.6 million households across the state who rent their homes and uplifting the importance of safe, dignified, affordable housing for everyone.