Post Session Report 2026

SB 1400 PN 1836 (Baker): Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), and 61 (Prisons and Parole) to provide for sentencing and parole for murder of the second degree. Senator Street offered Amendment A03900, which replaces the bill...

SB 1206, PN 1838 (Pennycuick) - Allows the Department to issue a temporary license to manufacturers or virtual manufacturers of prescription drugs or medical devices that are currently under FDA review but have not yet received FDA approval. A vote of 50-0 was...

SB 362 PN 1833 (Boscola): Amends the Human Services Code to provide enhanced penalties for stealing SNAP benefits electronically. The bill was approved 49-0. SB 469 PN 1832 (Langerholc): Amends Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) to allow eligible law enforcement officers...

Monday, June 22, 2026 SB 469, PN 423 (Langerholc) – This bill would allow eligible law enforcement officers to obtain an annual resident fishing license for $1 and would allow eligible law enforcement officers to obtain an annual resident hunting license for $1. ...

SB 49, PN 1805 (Laughlin) - Establishes the Cannabis Control Board Act. A vote of 23-27 was recorded. Senator Pittman moved to reconsider the bill. The motion passed by a vote of 29-21. Senator Pittman moved that the bill go over in its order. The motion was approved...

HB 2403 PN 3079 (J. Harris): FY 2026-27 Preferred Appropriation (Housekeeping) bill for Dept. of State’s Professional Licensure Augmentation Account. The bill was approved 49-0. HB 2404 PN 3080 (J. Harris) - FY 2026-27 Preferred Appropriation (Housekeeping) bill for...

Monday, June 8, 2026 SB 45, PN 1761 (Dush, Collett) – This bill amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) relocating offenses relating to prostitution to Chapter 30 (relating to human trafficking) and increases penalties.  Senator Collett offered amendment A3521, which...

SB 45, PN 1759 (Dush) - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in human trafficking, further providing for definitions, providing for the offense of promoting prostitution, for the offense of living off of prostituted...

SB 45 PN 1627 (Dush): Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) relocating offenses relating to prostitution to Chapter 30 (relating to human trafficking) and increases penalties. Senator Dush offered Amendment A03395, which removes the definition “House of...

Monday, June 1, 2026 SB 1181, 1456 (Keefer, Kim) – This bill transfers Bow Creek Road in Dauphin County and Susquehanna Trail in York County to the Department of Transportation.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB 1240, PN 1556 (Hutchinson, Pisciottano) – The bill...

SB 1286, PN 1681 (J. Ward) - This bill establishes an enhanced penalty for the offense of careless driving resulting in unintentional death. A vote of 34-16 was recorded. SB 1294, PN 1682 (J. Ward) - This bill amends the Private Licensed Schools Act to increase...

Monday, May 4, 2026 SB 1091, PN 1326 (Farry) – This bill designates Bridge Key 7041, carrying Pennsylvania Route 513 over Neshaminy Creek in Hulmeville Borough, Bucks County, is designated as the Corporal Robert Lee Clampffer Memorial Bridge.  A vote of 49-0 was...

HB 1251, PN 2533 (Curry) - Amends the act of October 10, 1975 (P.L. 383, No. 110) known as The Physical Therapy Practice Act to allow licensed midwives to refer patients for physical therapy and allows physical therapists to accept such referrals for conditions within...

SB 323 PN 1620 (Argall): Amends Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations) creating the Keystone National Finance Authority. The bill was approved 40-8. HB 797 PN 821 (Benham): Amends the Second Class City Fireman Relief Law removes the prohibition on...

Monday, April 20, 2026 HB 1286, PN 2849 (Young) – This bill amends the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Notification Act to provide for training requirements for public lodging establishments, third-party listing platforms and rental operators.  On...

SB 614 PN 1530 (Brooks): Amends the Fiscal Code providing for the FQHC Primary Care Workforce Initiative. The bill was approved, 26-23. SB 804 PN 1282 (Boscola): Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety) banning the use of certain chemicals in the construction of...

Monday, March 23, 2026 SB 331, PN 1426 (Argall) – This bill authorizes the Commonwealth to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB 614, PN 1285 (Brooks) – This bill amends the Fiscal Code to establish the FQHC primary care workforce...

SB 802, PN 1418 (Stefano) - This bill instructs the Department of Transportation to develop a communication barrier designation on Pennsylvania driver’s licenses and identification cards. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 867, PN 968 (Tartaglione) - Requires the PA...

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...

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...