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All 25,661 Active 21 In committee 22,588 Passed 5,382 Signed 1,231 Failed 14

signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 27, 2025

SB 202: An Act amending the act of September 2, 1965 (P.L.490, No.249), referred to as the Money Transmission Business Licensing Law, further providing for title of act and for definitions; providing for short title; and further providing for license required, for exemptions, for qualifications for a license, for fee, financial statement and security, for liability of licensees, for licensee requirements and for agents.

SB 202 updates Pennsylvania's 1965 Money Transmission Business Licensing Law to include virtual currency transmission under the same regulatory framework as traditional money transmission. It requires businesses transmitting virtual currency (via money orders, checks, or digital methods) to obtain a license, meet a $500,000 tangible net worth requirement, and post a $1 million security bond. The law exempts personal virtual currency transfers using self-hosted wallets (where users control their digital records) and transactions between businesses for commercial purposes. This bill, signed into law on June 27, 2025, directly affects money transmission businesses and virtual currency service providers operating in Pennsylvania.

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 1336: An Act making appropriations from the Public School Employees' Retirement Fund and from the PSERS Defined Contribution Fund to provide for expenses of the Public School Employees' Retirement Board for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

HB 1336 allocates funds from the Public School Employees' Retirement Fund (PSERS) and the PSERS Defined Contribution Fund to cover the operational expenses of the Public School Employees' Retirement Board for fiscal year 2025-2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026), including unpaid bills from the prior fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The bill directly affects the Retirement Board by providing it with necessary funding to manage its operations and settle outstanding obligations. It is a procedural appropriations bill that does not alter retirement benefits or policy, but ensures the board has financial resources to function. The bill was enacted as Act No. 5A of 2025 after approval by both chambers and the Governor on June 27, 2025.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 1339: An Act making appropriations from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund and from Federal augmentation funds to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

HB 1339 allocates specific funds to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It uses money from a restricted revenue account within the state's General Fund and Federal augmentation funds to cover the PUC's operational costs. This bill, now law as Act No. 8A of 2025, directly affects the PUC's budget and ensures funding for its regulatory activities during the specified fiscal period.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 491: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, providing for concurrent jurisdiction on military installations.

HB 491 changes Pennsylvania law to allow both state juvenile courts and military courts to handle juvenile cases involving minors on military installations within the state. This applies directly to minors under 18 who commit offenses on bases like Fort Indiantown Gap or the Philadelphia Naval Yard. The key provision amends Title 42 of Pennsylvania law to establish concurrent jurisdiction, meaning either court system can take the case without requiring the other to defer. The bill became law on June 27, 2025, after approval by the governor. This policy change clarifies legal authority for juvenile matters on military property without altering the primary jurisdiction of military courts.

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 1420: An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate in the Office of Attorney General.

HB 1420 provides funding from a designated restricted revenue account within the state's General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate, which operates under the Office of the Attorney General. This bill directly supports the Office of Consumer Advocate’s existing work representing consumers in disputes with utilities, insurance, and other regulated services. The key provision is a specific financial appropriation to ensure the office has resources to handle consumer complaints and investigations. As a funding measure, it does not create new laws or alter consumer rights but allocates existing state funds to a specific agency. (This is a procedural funding bill, so the summary is concise as required.)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 1340: An Act making appropriations from the restricted revenue accounts within the State Gaming Fund and from the restricted revenue accounts within the Fantasy Contest Fund and Video Gaming Fund to the Attorney General, the Department of Revenue, the Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

HB 1340 allocates funds collected from Pennsylvania's gaming activities (including state lotteries, fantasy contests, and video gaming) to four state agencies for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Specifically, it directs money from the State Gaming Fund, Fantasy Contest Fund, and Video Gaming Fund to the Attorney General, Department of Revenue, Pennsylvania State Police, and Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The bill covers both new spending for the upcoming fiscal year and payments for bills incurred but unpaid as of June 30, 2025. This is a routine budget authorization, not a policy change, and it became law on June 27, 2025 (Act No. 9A of 2025).

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 355: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, further providing for the offense of corruption of minors and for the offense of unlawful contact with minor.

HB 355 amends Pennsylvania's criminal code to strengthen protections for minors by updating the offenses of "corruption of minors" and "unlawful contact with minor." The bill specifically targets adults who exploit or sexually exploit minors through interactions like grooming or inappropriate contact, making these acts clearer and more severe under state law. It directly affects minors (ages 12-17) and adults who engage in prohibited conduct with them, including online interactions. The law increases penalties for these offenses by clarifying prohibited behaviors and strengthening sentencing guidelines, now effective as Act No. 5 of 2025.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Chris Pielli (D) · 26 co-sponsors

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 1334: An Act making appropriations from the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Community and Economic Development to provide for the expenses of administering the Workers' Compensation Act, The Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act and the Office of Small Business Advocate for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

HB 1334 allocates funding from the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund to Pennsylvania's Department of Labor and Industry, Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Office of Small Business Advocate. It covers expenses for administering the Workers' Compensation Act, Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act, and the Small Business Advocate program for fiscal year 2025-2026, including payments for unpaid bills from the prior fiscal year. The bill directly affects state agencies responsible for worker compensation, occupational disease claims, and small business support services. This is a routine appropriations measure to ensure ongoing operations of these programs, not a policy change. The bill was signed into law as Act No. 3A of 2025 on June 27, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 1333: An Act making appropriations from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and from restricted revenue accounts within the General Fund to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in support of the professional licensure boards assigned thereto.

HB 1333 allocates funds from specific state accounts (the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and restricted General Fund revenue) to the Department of State's Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs. This funding supports the professional licensure boards responsible for regulating occupations like nursing, engineering, and real estate. The bill provides the necessary budget resources for these boards to operate, including processing applications and enforcing licensing standards. As a funding measure, it directly affects the administrative operations of these boards but does not create new licensing requirements or change eligibility for professionals.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 1335: An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic Development.

HB 1335 provides $500,000 in funding from a restricted revenue account within the state’s General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate. This appropriation directly supports the office’s work assisting small businesses with navigating state regulations and accessing resources. The bill, now law as Act No. 4A of 2025, creates no new policies but allocates specific funds for the office’s existing operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 240: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for qualifications for school bus driver endorsement.

HB 240 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to update the qualifications required for obtaining a school bus driver endorsement. It directly affects school bus drivers and school districts by changing the specific criteria for securing this endorsement, such as background checks or training requirements. The bill revises Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to clarify and strengthen these qualification standards. As Act No. 4 of 2025, it became law after approval by the governor on June 27, 2025. The change focuses solely on the licensing process, not operational rules for school buses.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 1337: An Act making appropriations from the State Employees' Retirement Fund and from the SERS Defined Contribution Fund to provide for expenses of the State Employees' Retirement Board for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

This bill allocates funds from the State Employees' Retirement Fund and SERS Defined Contribution Fund to cover the State Employees' Retirement Board's operational expenses for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It also settles unpaid bills incurred by the Board during the prior fiscal year (ending June 2025). The funding ensures the Board can manage retirement program costs without interruption while addressing outstanding financial obligations.