HB 640 creates new assessment fees for specific healthcare providers, including managed care organizations, intermediate care facilities for people with intellectual disabilities, hospitals, and nursing facilities. These fees fund state oversight programs under the Department of Public Welfare and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. The law amends the 1929 Administrative Code to establish these funding mechanisms and adjust related administrative duties. It directly affects healthcare providers that must pay these assessments and state agencies managing the funds. The bill became law on June 30, 2025.
SB 719 amends Pennsylvania's CPA Law to update licensing requirements for certified public accountants (CPAs) and accounting firms. It raises the required education credits from 120 to 150 semester credits for exam eligibility, revises exam retake rules to use a rolling 30-month window for passing all sections, and creates "automatic mobility" allowing out-of-state CPAs in good standing to practice in Pennsylvania without a new license. The bill also repeals outdated provisions about "substantial equivalency" for out-of-state practice and clarifies disciplinary procedures. This law, signed by the governor on June 30, 2025 (Act No. 27 of 2025), directly affects CPAs, accounting firms, and individuals seeking licensure in Pennsylvania.
SB 109 amends Pennsylvania's Dam Safety and Encroachments Act to define "groin structure" as a shore structure affecting erosion, waves, or flooding. It adds a $250 license fee for individuals or entities constructing, repairing, operating, maintaining, or removing such structures on Commonwealth submerged lands. The bill directly affects property owners, developers, and coastal managers working with shoreline infrastructure. Key provisions are Section 3 (new definition) and Section 15(f) (fee), effective 60 days after enactment. The bill was approved by the Governor on June 30, 2025, as Act No. 19 of 2025.
SB 302 creates a $100 fee for defendants when a protection order is granted without their agreement. The fee is distributed as follows: $25 to the Pennsylvania State Police for the protection order registry, $25 to the law enforcement agency that served the order, $25 to the county sheriff for related costs, and $25 to the Department of Human Services for domestic violence victim services. This bill directly affects individuals subject to protection orders and impacts how courts handle service of these orders. It became law on June 30, 2025 (Act No. 23 of 2025), modifying Pennsylvania’s domestic relations code to fund victim services and registry maintenance.
SB 89 requires EMS providers responding to overdoses in Pennsylvania to report specific details - such as time, location, substances involved, and whether reversal drugs were used - within 72 hours to an approved digital reporting system. This directly affects EMS providers who must now document incidents under standardized guidelines, supplementing existing reporting obligations. The bill amends the Overdose Mapping Act to clarify that EMS providers are "authorized users" who must submit data to the Overdose Information Network (ODIN) or other approved platforms, ensuring coordinated data sharing with the Pennsylvania State Police and Department of Health. It does not change other legal reporting requirements but mandates real-time data entry to improve overdose tracking.
HB 304 amends Pennsylvania's military affairs statutes (Title 51) to add specific provisions for veterans who served in the Korean War. The bill directly affects Korean War veterans by formally including them under state military affairs codes, ensuring they are covered by relevant statutes. It updates existing law through a new statutory provision within Title 51, creating a clear legal framework for their recognition or benefits. The bill was enacted as Act No. 10 of 2025 on June 30, 2025.
SB 255 classifies "sexual assault by sports official, volunteer or employee of nonprofit association" (18 Pa.C.S. § 3124.3) as a Tier II sexual offense under Pennsylvania sentencing law. This change directly affects individuals convicted of this specific type of sexual assault who work in sports organizations or nonprofit settings. Tier II classification requires longer mandatory registration periods and stricter supervision for offenders. The bill amends Title 42 of Pennsylvania law to add this offense to the existing Tier II list, effective immediately upon the Governor's approval on June 30, 2025.
HB 211 amends the 1996 Medical Foods Insurance Coverage Act to clarify and update the policy statement regarding insurance coverage for medical foods. It does not change coverage requirements but refines the legislative declaration of policy for insurers. This procedural amendment affects health insurance providers and patients relying on medical food coverage under existing law. The bill was enacted as Act No. 8 of 2025 after passing both chambers and receiving gubernatorial approval.
This bill changes Pennsylvania's fishing license fees for specific veterans and military members. Disabled veterans with a 100% service-connected disability (certified by the VA) receive free resident fishing licenses, while those with 60-99% disability pay $1. Deployed Pennsylvania National Guard members (with proof of 60+ days overseas deployment in the last 24 months) also get a $1 annual license. It repeals a prior section that provided similar $1 licenses to reserve component military members. The law took effect 60 days after the governor signed it on June 30, 2025.
SB 129 creates 15-member advisory councils for each Pennsylvania veterans' home to provide input on resident care, operations, and compliance. Each council includes 10 veterans appointed by the Governor from local nominations, 3 members (including a family member) from residents, 2 legislators, and 1 member selected by residents. Councils must meet quarterly, submit annual reports assessing care quality, and make recommendations to the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The bill directly affects all Pennsylvania veterans' homes and their residents by establishing formal channels for community input into facility management.
HB 1338 allocates funding from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. This provides dedicated financial support to the Parking Authority using revenue generated by the taxicab and limousine industry. The bill is a routine budget allocation, not a policy change, and was signed into law on June 27, 2025.
HB 209 amends the Second Class Township Code (specifically provisions related to ordinances) for second-class townships in Pennsylvania. It updates how these local governments may create, adopt, or manage ordinances. The bill directly affects second-class townships and their governing bodies. The bill was enacted as Act No. 3 of 2025 after receiving final approval from the governor on June 27, 2025.
