Post Session Report :: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

SB 867 PN 968 (Tartaglione): Amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act to require the PA Accessibility Advisory Board to periodically review new accessibility codes, hold public hearings and adopt new versions of the Accessibility Code. Senator Laughlin offered...

Post Session Report :: Monday, March 16, 2026

Monday, March 16, 2026 SB 782, PN 844 (J. Ward) – This bill amends Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) to permit retirees from the PSERS and SERS to return to service and work part-time as a state-certified emergency medical service, police, or fire...

Schwank and Laughlin Reintroduce Rental Application Fee Cap Legislation

Harrisburg, PA — March 13, 2026 — Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) have reintroduced legislation to place reasonable limits on rental application fees in Pennsylvania. Rental application fees can range from $25 to $75, often higher than the...

Senator Fontana Announces Nearly $900K in Community Safety Grants

Allegheny County – March 11, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $890,536 in grants to fund indigent defense, provide lifesaving treatment for those incarcerated, and improve safety at nonprofits located in the 42nd Senatorial District. Awarded by the...