An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to emergency management services, providing for minors serving in volunteer emergency service organizations; making a repeal; and making an editorial change.
This bill allows minors aged 14 and older to participate in training and emergency service activities for volunteer organizations like fire and rescue companies, provided they follow specific safety rules. It sets age-based restrictions, such as prohibiting minors under 16 from operating heavy machinery or entering burning structures, while permitting those 16 and older to engage in firefighting under direct supervision and proper training. Additionally, the law limits activities for younger minors between 13 and 16 to non-hazardous tasks like first aid, cleanup, and serving food, and includes provisions for minors who are also employed to answer fire calls.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2026
Last action Apr 15, 2026
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Apr 15, 2026
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Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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