Post-Session Report

SB 429, PN 855 (Regan) – Amends the Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law (aka, The Heart and Lung Act) to add individuals to those covered by the benefits of the Act. A vote of 49-1 was recorded. SB 691, PN 854 (Yaw) – This legislation will change the name of...

SB 24, PN 403 (DiSanto) – This bill amends the Fiscal Code, in disposition of abandoned and unclaimed property, further providing for claim for property paid or delivered.  A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 152, PN 124 (J. Ward) – Repealing the known as The Frozen...

SB 262, PN 225 (Schwank) – Amends the Maternal Mortality Review Act by adding reporting requirements for the Department of Health and the Maternal Mortality Review Committee regarding maternal morbidity data. Amendment A00727 (Schwank) – This amendment makes changes...

SB 350, PN 718 (Phillips-Hill) - Establishes the Permit Administration and Economic Development Act, requiring state agencies to submit reports to the General Assembly detailing permitting decisions and delays. The bill also requires state agencies to establish permit...

SB 647, PN 729 (Gebhard) – This bill requires students to complete a new personal financial literacy course in high school, directs the State Board of Education to revise the relevant State standards, and requires institutions of higher education to provide...

SB 447, PN 370 (Mastriano) – This bill would formally establish the PA VETConnect program in law under the DMVA. The program was already created administratively and is operational to determine the needs of veterans and their beneficiaries, find resources that meet...

SB 243, PN 208 (Argall) - Requires the Department of Human Services to check death certificates at the Bureau of Vital Statistics against recipients of Medical Assistance and benefits from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) monthly. A vote of 28-21 was...

SB 140, PN 684 (Langerholc) – The bill requires the Attorney General to appoint a special prosecutor to prosecute crimes on property owned by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (“SEPTA”) in Philadelphia. Amendment A00426 (Haywood) – This amends...

SB 239, PN 205 (Argall) – This legislation would create the Correctional and Forensic Employees Investigation Procedure Act, which would codify certain processes and procedures for handling disciplinary matters of state corrections officers. A vote of 36-14 was...

SB 137, PN 397 (Mastriano) - Amends the Telemarketing Registration Act to require the Attorney General (AG) to notify the PA Department of Aging (PDA) of any investigation and enforcement actions when the consumer involved is 60 or older. A vote of 50-0 was recorded....

SB 226, PN 195 (Robinson) – This bill amends the Fire and Panic Act to adjust the effective date of Act 42 of 2022, requiring family child-care homes to install interconnected smoke detectors. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 232, PN 146 (Brooks) – This bill...

SB 267, PN 232 (Brooks) – This legislation adds urgent care centers to the places where a parent can turn over a newborn without fear of criminal liability under § 4306 of Title 18. An “urgent care center” is defined under the “Safe Haven Act.”  A vote of 50-0 was...

SB 143, PN 388 (Yaw) - Prohibits municipalities from restricting or prohibiting the connection of utility service to a consumer based on source of energy. A vote of 40-9 was recorded. SB 379, PN 272 (Phillips-Hill) - This bill bans the social media app TikTok from...

SB 144, PN 390 (Yaw) – An Act prohibiting the use of certain class B firefighting foams under certain circumstances; and imposing powers and duties on the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the State Fire Commissioner. A vote of 36-14 was recorded. SB 154,...

SB 8, PN 290 (K. Ward) – The bill Requires insurance coverage for all costs associated with BRCA-related genetic counseling and genetic testing and a supplemental breast screening for individuals at increased cancer risk. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 144, PN 119...

SB 254, PN 217 (Yaw) - Temporarily suspends Pennsylvania’s regulations adopting California regulations related to heavy-duty vehicle diesel controls, leaving the Federal standards to govern while the suspension is in effect. A vote of 29-20 was recorded.  

SR 9, PN 19 (Langerholc) – The resolution urges the President of the United States to restart and expedite the completion of the Keystone XL pipeline. A vote of 31-18 was recorded on the resolution. SB 115, PN 41 (Stefano) – The bill Amends the Pennsylvania’s...

SB 84, PN 10 (Phillips-Hill) - This bill repeals the ban on teachers wearing religious garb in public schools. A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB 95, PN 8 (Langerholc) - Authorizes the transportation of agricultural products to residences via a truck bearing a farm...

SB 95, PN 08 (Langerholc) – Authorizes the transportation of agricultural products to residences via a truck bearing a farm vehicle registration plate, and further allows both the registrant or an employee to operate the vehicle. The bill vote was 48-0 on 2nd...

SB 96, PN 9 (Langerholc) - Makes several designations to bridges in Cambria County, as well as a repeal. A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 122, PN 12 (Langerholc) - Makes several designations to bridges in Cambria County, as well as repeals. A vote of 48-0 was recorded....