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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 1415: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of neglect of care-dependent person and for the offense of abuse of care-dependent person; and, in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of institutional sexual assault.

This bill creates two new criminal offenses in Pennsylvania to protect vulnerable individuals who rely on others for care. It establishes charges for the neglect and abuse of care-dependent persons, as well as a specific crime for institutional sexual assault committed by caretakers in facilities. Under the proposed changes, these acts would be classified as felonies of the second or third degree, depending on the severity of the harm or the nature of the conduct. The legislation aims to strengthen legal protections for people receiving services in care settings by defining these behaviors as serious crimes with defined penalties.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offenses to protect vulnerable individuals, strengthening accountability and legal protections within the criminal justice system.95% confidence
Lynda Culver (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 1409: An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in quality health care accountability and protection, further providing for definitions and for step therapy considerations.

SB 1409 amends Pennsylvania's Insurance Company Law to establish specific rules for how health insurers handle mental health treatments. The bill creates new definitions for "behavioral health crisis" and "serious mental illness," which includes conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. Under these new rules, insurers can only require patients to try one alternative drug before approving a prescribed medication for serious mental illnesses, and they cannot require prior authorization or step therapy for drugs used during a behavioral health crisis if those drugs are FDA-approved and evidence-based. These changes will apply to new insurance policies starting January 1, 2027.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by limiting insurer restrictions on mental health drug approvals.90% confidence
Tracy Pennycuick (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 1418: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for hunting and trapping education; and imposing duties on the Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to require the Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Game Commission to create a model program for hunting and trapping education for students in grades six through twelve. The program must include age-appropriate firearm safety instruction covering topics like safe handling, maintenance, and wildlife conservation, taught only by certified instructors without bringing actual firearms onto school property. Schools can offer this as an optional extracurricular class or integrate it into existing courses, and parents may request to excuse their children from the instruction without penalty. Additionally, the bill allows schools to receive reimbursement for program costs and counts related training hours toward staff professional development.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational curriculum by mandating a new hunting and trapping education program with safety instruction for K-12 students.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates wildlife conservation education and firearm safety, fostering respect for natural resources and promoting conservation awareness among students.75% confidence
James Malone (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SR 351: A Resolution designating the month of August 2026 as "Emergency Management Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This Senate Resolution designates August 2026 as "Emergency Management Awareness Month" throughout Pennsylvania. The measure aims to recognize and encourage appreciation for the work of local and state emergency managers who prepare for and respond to disasters. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the efforts made by these professionals to protect public safety.
Katie Muth (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 1412: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for transition to chip-enabled access cards.

This bill directs the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to replace existing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cards with new chip-enabled versions by January 1, 2028. The new cards will be provided free of charge to eligible recipients and will include security features like tap-to-pay technology to help prevent benefit theft. The department is required to issue regular reports to state legislators on the progress of this transition and must conduct outreach to both vendors and recipients to explain the changes. Additionally, the law establishes procedures for distributing cards during emergencies and requires the department to seek additional federal funding by October 2026.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates adoption of chip-enabled cards with security features to prevent benefit theft, enhancing cybersecurity and digital infrastructure.90% confidence
Sharif Street (D) · 9 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 2644: A Supplement to the act of December 8, 1982 (P.L.848, No.235), known as the Highway-Railroad and Highway Bridge Capital Budget Act for 1982-1983, itemizing additional State and local bridge projects.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's 1982 highway and bridge funding law to authorize $4.77 billion in repairs and replacements for state and local bridges during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It allocates approximately $3.8 billion for state-owned projects managed by the Department of Transportation and about $962 million for local municipal projects, with the state providing grants covering up to 80% of non-federal costs. The legislation specifically lists individual bridge projects across various counties, detailing their estimated costs and purposes such as replacement, restoration, or preservation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $4.77 billion in funding for bridge repairs and replacements, directly advancing state budget allocation for essential infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes $4.77 billion for bridge repairs and replacements, directly funding critical transportation infrastructure.95% confidence
Ed Neilson (D) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 2499: An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in State Workers' Insurance Fund, further providing for investments by board.

This bill allows the Pennsylvania State Workers' Insurance Fund to invest up to 20% of its assets in equity investments, expanding its current authority which is limited to securities authorized for savings banks. The legislation directly affects the fund's management by permitting the Board of Directors to approve these higher-risk investments to potentially increase returns. All investments must be held by the State Treasurer, who will manage the collection of interest and principal payments based on the Board's authorization. The changes take effect 60 days after the bill becomes law.
Bridget Malloy Kosierowski (D) · 8 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 2512: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation network service, further providing for rates and forms of compensation.

This bill prohibits transportation network companies, such as ride-sharing services, from using specific data from a passenger's phone to calculate fares. It bans charging higher prices based on the device's hardware state, like battery life or age, and forbids using geolocation data to set prices unless the variation reflects legitimate differences in travel costs, taxes, or real-time demand. The law also prevents companies from raising fares simply because a user has certain software installed or because their device is in a specific mode. These rules aim to ensure that ride prices are determined by the trip itself rather than the characteristics of the passenger's equipment.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects consumer data privacy by restricting how ride-sharing companies can use device data and geolocation to set fares.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill protects consumer rights by preventing discriminatory pricing based on device data, enhancing fairness in transportation network services.90% confidence
Andre Carroll (D) · 14 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 2529: An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for schedules of controlled substances and for secure storage of xylazine; and adding provisions relating to medetomidine.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Controlled Substance Act to officially classify the veterinary sedative medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance while explicitly exempting its legitimate use in approved animal drugs and by licensed professionals. It also mandates that veterinarians store both medetomidine and xylazine under the same strict security conditions required for other controlled substances under the state Pharmacy Act. These changes directly affect veterinarians, pharmacies, and manufacturers by updating legal definitions and imposing specific storage protocols to prevent misuse of these substances.
Greg Scott (D) · 7 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 2558: An Act prohibiting enforcement of covenants not to compete in broadcast employment agreements.

This bill, titled the Broadcast Freemarket Agreement Act, prohibits employers in the radio, television, and digital media industries from enforcing non-compete clauses in employment contracts. It declares such agreements void if they stop workers from moving to other companies or performing services within a specific geographic area after leaving their current job. The law also ensures that employees cannot be forced to sign away these protections, while still allowing employers to maintain confidentiality agreements regarding trade secrets.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits non-compete clauses, protecting worker mobility and rights in media industries.95% confidence
Ben Waxman (D) · 17 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 2455: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Public Instruction and its departmental administrative boards and commissions, further providing for collective bargaining.

This bill grants school administrators in Pennsylvania's first-class cities and school districts the right to engage in collective bargaining with their employers. It allows these administrators to negotiate terms regarding pay, working hours, benefits, and dispute resolution through designated representatives. The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board will handle any disagreements about these bargaining items using the same process applied to other public employees. The changes apply immediately upon the bill's enactment.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill grants school administrators collective bargaining rights, enhancing their ability to negotiate pay, benefits, and working conditions, which supports educator welfare.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly grants school administrators the right to collective bargaining, expanding worker rights and protections.95% confidence
Jen Mazzocco (D) · 21 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 2460: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for hunting and trapping education; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

This bill requires Pennsylvania schools to offer optional hunting and trapping education courses to students in grades six through twelve by July 1, 2027. The program must include firearm safety instruction taught by certified instructors, covering topics like safe handling and maintenance, while strictly prohibiting actual firearms or ammunition from entering school buildings. Parents can request to excuse their children from these classes without penalty, and completing the course satisfies the state's basic hunter-trapper education requirement for obtaining a hunting license.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates new optional courses in K-12 schools, expanding educational offerings and student programs.85% confidence
Anita Kulik (D) · 8 co-sponsors
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