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signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 12, 2026

SB 972: An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in corporate powers, further providing for care of memorials.

SB 972 amends Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code to expand the definition of "memorials" that townships can maintain. It specifically adds memorials honoring first responders - including firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and police officers - to the existing category recognizing military veterans. The bill allows township boards of supervisors to repair, establish, or fund these memorials using donations from individuals or organizations. This change directly affects second-class townships across Pennsylvania by clarifying their authority to care for both military and first responder memorials.
Tim Kearney (D) · 11 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 12, 2026

HB 1442: An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in coroner, further providing for coroner's investigation and providing for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.

HB 1442 amends Pennsylvania's coroner investigation procedures to specifically address sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) cases. It requires coroners to follow standardized protocols when investigating deaths where epilepsy is a known factor, ensuring consistent documentation and review. This bill directly affects county coroners and their offices by updating their investigative responsibilities under state law. The legislation aims to improve clarity and uniformity in handling these specific death investigations.
Lisa Borowski (D) · 21 co-sponsors
signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 12, 2026

SB 146: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in emergency COVID-19 response, providing for extension of use of certain funds; in Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program, further providing for Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program; in cigarette sales and licensing, further providing for definitions and providing for allowable mode of operations for licensed cigarette stamping agents; in joint underwriting association, further providing for fund transfers; providing for food processing residuals; in financially distressed municipalities, further providing for financial recovery; in oil and gas wells, further providing for Oil and Gas Lease Fund and providing for deep wells and Utica Shale permits and for well plugging; providing for manufacturing and investment tax credit, for Innovate in PA 2.0 Tax Credit and for design build best value; in human services, further providing for medical assistance payments for institutional care, for resident care and related costs and for LIFE Program and providing for transition to chip-enabled access cards, for Medical Assistance Reentry Program, for Children's Trust Fund and for medical assistance pharmacy services; in additional keystone opportunity expansion zones, providing for additional zone for shipbuilding and for additional zones; providing for residential revitalization keystone opportunity zones and for violent incident clearance and technological investigative methods; in special funds, further providing for funding and for Pennsylvania Convention Center; in additional special funds and restricted accounts, providing for Veterans' Trust Fund Board and further providing for establishment of special fund and account, for use of fund and for distributions from Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Fund; in additional special funds and restricted accounts, further providing for deposits and providing for Professional Licensure Augmentation Account; in general budget implementation, further providing for Executive Offices, for Department of Agriculture, for Department of Corrections, for Department of Labor and Industry and for Department of Transportation, providing for Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and further providing for Commonwealth Financing Authority, for Federal and Commonwealth use of forest land, for Multimodal Transportation Fund, for School Safety and Security Fund, for State Gaming Fund, for State Employees' Retirement System Restricted Account and for Public School Employees' Retirement System Restricted Account; in retirement, providing for 2026 special ad hoc municipal police and firefighter postretirement adjustment, for supplemental annuities for public school employees commencing 2026, for supplemental annuities for State employees commencing 2026 and for payment of supplemental annuity and special ad hoc postretirement adjustment; in electricity load forecast accountability, providing for energy and water reporting and for advanced transmission technologies; in 2025-2026 budget implementation, further providing for Department of Agriculture, for Department of Human Services and for Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency; providing for 2026-2027 budget implementation and for 2026-2027 restrictions on appropriations for funds and accounts; in fiscal supplements to statutory programs, providing for amusement tax clarification, for situs for local sales tax for cities of the first class, for situs for local sales tax for counties of the second class, for net income and for housing; abrogating a regulation; making repeals; providing for suspension of pension actuarial notes; and making editorial changes.

SB 146 establishes a Veterans' Trust Fund Board to manage and oversee the State Veterans' Trust Fund under Pennsylvania law. The bill directly affects veterans' programs by creating a dedicated board to administer funds supporting veteran services, such as housing, healthcare, and employment initiatives. Key provisions include defining the board's structure, responsibilities, and governance for the Trust Fund, updating existing statutes to reflect these changes. The bill does not create new benefits but organizes the management of existing funding streams for veterans' support. (Note: As of the latest action, the bill was "Reported as amended" in committee and has not yet become law.)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a Veterans' Trust Fund Board and allocates funds for various state programs, directly advancing fiscal management and funding essential services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a Veterans' Trust Fund Board to oversee funds for veteran healthcare and other services, directly supporting health access.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes Veterans' Trust Fund Board to manage funds for veteran services including healthcare and employment, directly advancing veteran programs.95% confidence
Lisa Baker (R) · 8 co-sponsors
signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 12, 2026

HB 96: An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P.L.1368, No.542), known as the Real Estate Tax Sale Law, in sale of property, providing for delinquent real estate tax notification to designated individual; providing for unseated lands; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.

HB 96 amends Pennsylvania's Real Estate Tax Sale Law to require tax authorities to send written notice of delinquent taxes to a designated individual (like a mortgage holder) before selling property. This directly affects property owners with unpaid taxes and mortgage lenders who may be designated to receive these notices. The bill establishes a specific notification process and imposes new duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development to manage these communications. The law aims to provide clearer notice to interested parties before tax sales occur, though it does not change the core process of tax sales itself.
Chris Pielli (D) · 30 co-sponsors
signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 12, 2026

SB 604: An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Counseling Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

SB 604 authorizes Pennsylvania to join the Counseling Compact, a multi-state agreement allowing licensed professional counselors to practice across participating states without obtaining separate licenses. This directly affects licensed counselors - especially those serving military families who relocate frequently - and their clients in member states. Key provisions include mutual recognition of licenses, standardized disciplinary processes, and support for telehealth services to improve access to counseling. The compact eliminates the need for counselors to hold multiple state licenses while ensuring accountability under each state’s practice laws where the client is located.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables cross-state practice for counselors, improving mental health access via mutual licensure and telehealth support95% confidence
Lisa Boscola (D) · 11 co-sponsors
signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 12, 2026

SB 971: An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in auditors and accountants, further providing for completion, filing and publication of annual township report and financial statement.

SB 971 amends Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code to update deadlines for township financial reporting. It requires townships' boards of auditors to complete audits by June 30 (instead of April 1) and file reports with township secretaries, county officials, and state agencies by June 30 (instead of 90 days after the fiscal year). Township secretaries must publish simplified financial summaries (showing assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses) in a local newspaper by July 15 (instead of April 15). This affects second-class townships across Pennsylvania, specifically their auditors and secretaries responsible for financial transparency. The bill focuses on streamlining reporting timelines without altering the core financial disclosure requirements.
Tim Kearney (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 11, 2026

HB 2692: An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preemptions, providing for accessory uses of commercial solar facilities.

This bill allows local governments in Pennsylvania to automatically permit battery storage systems as accessory uses on land already approved for commercial solar projects. Under the new rules, these storage units must be located within the same property boundaries and have a capacity that does not exceed the solar facility's generating capacity. Once approved, the storage systems do not require additional special permits or land use approvals, though they must still follow all existing safety and fire codes. The legislation also clarifies that adding battery storage does not change any financial terms or tax exemptions associated with the original solar facility.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill facilitates commercial solar projects by allowing automatic battery storage, advancing renewable energy infrastructure and efficiency.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill facilitates commercial solar and battery storage, promoting clean energy and reducing emissions.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill facilitates adoption of commercial solar and battery storage, advancing clean energy technology infrastructure.85% confidence
Joe Webster (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 11, 2026

HB 2695: An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in support matters generally, further providing for assistance recipients to seek support, for cooperation required and for enforcement of cooperation requirements.

This bill requires individuals receiving state assistance to appear in court to establish paternity and secure child support payments when a responsible relative is absent or a potential father is involved. It creates an exception to this requirement for nonparent relatives, such as grandparents, who can choose not to cooperate if the child's parent has specific issues like addiction, incarceration, or death. The legislation defines these nonparent relatives as blood relatives within a certain degree of kinship and allows them to verify their situation through a self-attestation form. If a recipient fails to cooperate without valid reasons, the department may withhold assistance until they comply with the support enforcement process.
Darisha Parker (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 11, 2026

HB 2694: An Act amending the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), known as the Medical Marijuana Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in medical marijuana organizations, providing for additional dispensary permits authorized; and, in administration, providing for available licenses.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Act to support small, minority-owned, and veteran-owned businesses within the state's medical marijuana program. It achieves this by creating new definitions for disadvantaged, diverse, and small businesses and granting the Department of Health authority to issue additional dispensary permits specifically to these groups. Furthermore, the legislation requires the department to publish a list of available licenses annually and prioritize accepting applications from these eligible business types for those spots. The changes are designed to increase access for specific business categories without altering the core structure of the existing medical marijuana framework.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to medical marijuana by issuing additional permits to diverse businesses, improving patient access to healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly grants additional dispensary permits to veteran-owned businesses and requires prioritizing their application, directly supporting veteran employment and economic opportunities.90% confidence
Nate Davidson (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 11, 2026

HB 2693: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for administrative duties of department.

This bill updates Pennsylvania vehicle laws to clarify how the Department of Transportation handles personal documents submitted for identity or residency verification. It establishes that these specific documents are exempt from public inspection under the state's Right-to-Know Law, with exceptions only for criminal subpoenas, court orders, or certified law enforcement requests addressing immediate emergencies. The legislation explicitly states that immigration enforcement does not qualify as an exigent circumstance, thereby preventing the department from sharing such private records for immigration purposes.
Joe Webster (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 11, 2026

HR 585: A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the cost to the Commonwealth associated with the defrayal of health insurance benefit mandates under the Affordable Care Act.

This resolution directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the potential financial impact on Pennsylvania if the federal government requires the state to pay for certain health insurance mandates. The bill responds to a proposed federal policy change that could end previous exemptions allowing states to avoid these costs. The study will identify specific health benefits mandated by the state since 2011, analyze their compliance with federal rules, and estimate the resulting expenses for the Commonwealth. The committee is also instructed to gather necessary data from the Insurance Department and deliver a report with findings and recommendations to the General Assembly within one year.
Dallas Kephart (R) · 8 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 11, 2026

HB 513: An Act Amending Title 76 (Weights, Measures and Standards) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Pennsylvania State Coordinate System, for notation requirements and for duties of State Geospatial Coordinating Board; and making a repeal.

HB 513 establishes Pennsylvania's official State Plane Coordinate System, standardizing how geographic locations are mapped and described across the state. It defines two layers: a statewide zone for broad government datasets and smaller regional zones for engineering or surveying projects, both based on the National Spatial Reference System. The bill requires all land descriptions, surveys, and maps using this system to specify the coordinate system, zone name, and geodetic datum source. It repeals Pennsylvania’s 1937 coordinate law to align with updated national standards, directly affecting surveyors, government agencies, and land developers who create or use official geographic documents.
Eric Davanzo (R) · 3 co-sponsors
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