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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2047: An Act establishing the Local News Fellowship Program; imposing duties on an administering institution; and providing for administration of the Local News Fellowship Program.

HB 2047 establishes a Local News Fellowship Program to support journalists in local news organizations. The bill requires an administering institution (not specified in the context) to manage the program, including selecting fellows and distributing funds. It directly affects local news outlets and journalists by providing structured fellowship opportunities. The program’s administration details are outlined in the bill, though specific funding levels or eligibility criteria aren't provided in the given context.
Chris Rabb (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 1643: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in dockets, indices and other records, further providing for enforcement of foreign judgments.

HB 1643 modifies Pennsylvania law to clarify how courts enforce foreign judgments. It prohibits courts from enforcing foreign judgments related to reproductive health care services, including pregnancy-related care, contraception, or abortion. The bill specifies that such judgments cannot be enforced against providers for services delivered in medical facilities. This change applies to all foreign judgments filed in Pennsylvania courts under the existing enforcement procedures. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits enforcement of foreign judgments restricting reproductive health services (abortion, contraception), protecting patient access to care under healthcare topic.90% confidence
Mary Jo Daley (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 1641: An Act amending the act of March 20, 2002 (P.L.154, No.13), known as the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act, in insurance, providing for adverse actions against legal reproductive health care.

HB 1641 prohibits Pennsylvania medical liability insurers from taking adverse actions against healthcare providers who offer legal reproductive health services, including abortion care via telemedicine, to out-of-state patients. It specifically bans insurers from refusing coverage renewals, raising premiums, or reporting providers solely for providing such services that comply with Pennsylvania law. The law applies to providers prescribing medication to terminate pregnancies for out-of-state patients using telemedicine. This directly affects insurers and healthcare providers serving patients in states with stricter abortion laws, preventing insurance penalties for legal telemedicine care.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits insurers from penalizing providers offering legal reproductive care, protecting access to abortion services and advancing patient rights in healthcare access.95% confidence
Mary Jo Daley (D) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 1640: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of evidence, providing for protection of reproductive health services records.

HB 1640 protects patient privacy for reproductive health care records in Pennsylvania. It requires healthcare providers (covered entities) to obtain written permission from patients before sharing records related to permitted reproductive services - such as pregnancy care, contraception, or abortion - except in limited circumstances like court orders, abuse investigations, or legal defense needs. The law explicitly preserves existing confidentiality protections under other state laws, including those for mental health and domestic violence services. It applies directly to patients seeking reproductive health care and the healthcare providers handling their records.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient privacy for reproductive health records, requiring written consent before sharing - directly aligns with patient rights protection in healthcare.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 1640 explicitly protects patient data privacy for reproductive health records by requiring written consent before sharing, directly aligning with data privacy as a core technology policy aspect.95% confidence
Mary Jo Daley (D) · 24 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2005: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abortion, further providing for medical consultation and judgment and for informed consent.

HB 2005 would amend Pennsylvania's abortion-related statutes to require specific medical consultations and informed consent procedures before an abortion can be performed. The bill would mandate that healthcare providers discuss certain medical details and ensure patients understand the procedure and potential risks. This applies directly to licensed physicians and clinics providing abortion services in Pennsylvania. The bill is currently pending in the Judiciary Committee after recent committee actions, but has not yet been voted on by the full legislature.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareMandates additional medical consultations and informed consent for abortions, restricting patient access to abortion services under healthcare policy.95% confidence
Melissa Shusterman (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 670: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abortion, providing for access to reproductive health services facilities; in particular rights and immunities, providing for action for blocking access to reproductive health services facility; and imposing penalties.

HB 670 would protect access to abortion clinics in Pennsylvania by creating a legal right for people to enter reproductive health services facilities and allowing lawsuits against individuals or entities that block access. It amends criminal and judicial statutes to define "blocking access" as a violation and imposes penalties for such actions. The bill directly affects patients seeking abortion care, clinic staff, and anyone attempting to obstruct facility access. Key provisions include enabling civil lawsuits for damages and establishing specific criminal penalties for interference with facility access.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects access to abortion clinics (a healthcare service) by creating legal rights and penalties for blocking access, directly improving patient access to reproductive health care.90% confidence
Lindsay Powell (D) · 37 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 2192: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, establishing the Commonwealth Housing Council; and providing for duties of council.

HB 2192 establishes the Commonwealth Housing Council to coordinate housing policies across Pennsylvania state agencies and local governments. The council will include 15 members: state agency secretaries, legislative appointees, mayors of major cities, county executives, and housing experts appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders. It requires the council to meet quarterly and coordinate housing strategies to improve policy implementation. This bill creates a new coordination body without altering existing housing laws or funding.
Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 2188: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for exemptions and special provisions.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to expand Pennsylvania's property tax exemption for veterans. It would extend the exemption to veterans with a 100% disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (or equivalent federal program), including those unable to work due to service-connected disabilities. The exemption would also cover unmarried surviving spouses of eligible veterans, including those whose spouses died in action, as POWs, or were declared missing in action. Local governments could choose to offer partial tax exemptions to veterans with lower disability ratings. The amendment requires voter approval after legislative passage.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemptions for veterans and surviving spouses, providing tax relief which aligns with supporting fiscal policies for vulnerable groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax exemption to include 100% disabled veterans and surviving spouses, strengthening financial benefits for veterans per bill summary.95% confidence
Mark Gillen (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 2191: An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for compensation for cancer in the occupation of firefighter.

HB 2191 expands workers' compensation for firefighters diagnosed with cancer by creating a new presumption that the cancer is work-related if the firefighter: (1) served at least four years continuously in firefighting, (2) provides proof of direct exposure to listed carcinogens (via Pennsylvania Fire Information Reporting System for volunteers), and (3) had no cancer at the time of a pre-employment physical exam. It extends the claim window from 300 to 600 weeks after last employment for cancer claims, though the presumption only applies within the first 300 weeks of that extended period. The bill directly affects career and volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania who develop cancer linked to their job. This change simplifies claims for firefighters with documented occupational exposure while requiring specific evidence to establish eligibility.
Jeanne McNeill (D) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 1375: An Act amending Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in administration and miscellaneous provisions, further providing for administrative duties of the Public School Employees' Retirement Board; and, in administration, funds, accounts and general provisions, further providing for administrative duties of the State Employees' Retirement Board.

HB 1375 requires Pennsylvania's Public School Employees' Retirement Board and State Employees' Retirement Board to livestream all public meetings and post unedited video and written records online for at least three years. The bill clarifies that certain sensitive investment details - like confidential financial information from alternative investments - can be withheld from public access under the Right-to-Know Law if disclosure would cause competitive harm or breach fiduciary duties. However, specific investment data must remain public, including the name, manager, and funding amounts for alternative investment vehicles. This bill directly affects how retirement boards manage transparency and public access to their investment decisions. It focuses on procedural transparency rather than changing benefit amounts or eligibility.
Brett Miller (R) · 41 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 1806: An Act amending Title 38 (Holidays and Observances) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veteran recognition, providing for 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day.

HB 1806 would establish "6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day" as an official observance in Pennsylvania, recognizing the service of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion - a unit of African American women in the Women's Army Corps during World War II. The bill amends Pennsylvania's statutes to include this day in the state's list of recognized holidays and observances. It directly affects Pennsylvanians by creating a designated day for educational and commemorative activities honoring this historic military unit. The measure is procedural, focusing solely on formal recognition without altering existing laws or policies.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRecognizes WWII African American women veterans' service via designated observance, directly aligning with topic's 'recognition' indicator.95% confidence
Napoleon Nelson (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 3, 2026

HR 328: A Resolution recognizing the week of October 5 through 11, 2025, as "Fire Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania.

HR 328 is a procedural resolution designating October 5-11, 2025, as "Fire Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or allocate funds; it solely recognizes this week for public awareness about fire safety. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvania residents by highlighting fire prevention efforts during the designated dates. This is a symbolic gesture with no concrete policy changes, as confirmed by its referral to the Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness committee.
Brenda Pugh (R) · 28 co-sponsors
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