Post Session Report 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,...

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 screening...

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...

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...

SB 414, PN 361 (Vogel) – The bill establishes the Sexual Assault Emergency Services Act, in order to promote Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Programs at hospitals throughout the Commonwealth. A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 694, PN 722 (Farry) – The bill amends...

SB 481, PN 906 (Martin) – Professional Licensure Augmentation Account funding for FY 2023-24. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 482, PN 907 (Martin) – Workmen's Compensation Administration funding for FY 2023-24. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 483, PN 908 (Martin) –...

Senate Bill 497 PN 691 (Robinson): Creates the Max Manufacturing (“MM”) Initiative Act which establishes the MM Equipment and Integrated Systems Grant Program and the MM Endeavor Loan Program for advanced manufacturing. Senator Robinson offered Amendment A01136, which...

SR 132, PN 0888 (Street) – The resolution recognizes June 19, 2023, as “Juneteenth National Freedom Day.”  The resolution was agreed to by a voice vote. SB 621, PN 738 (Comitta) – The bill designates a portion of Pennsylvania Route 41 (Gap Newport Pike) in West...

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...