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signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 1646: An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P.L.589, No.202), referred to as the Barbers' License Law, further providing for State Board of Barber Examiners.

HB 1646 amends Pennsylvania's Barbers' License Law (1931) to change the quorum requirement for the State Board of Barber Examiners. It replaces the previous rule requiring six board members to be present with a new rule stating that a majority of serving members constitutes a quorum. This procedural change primarily affects the board's internal operations, making it easier to conduct meetings and business without waiting for a fixed number of members. The bill does not alter licensing standards, fees, or barber practice requirements.

signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 20, 2026

SB 992: An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for definitions, for registration requirement, for unlawful acts and penalties, for blocking of caller identification and other telemarketing screening products or services prohibited, for unwanted telephone solicitation calls prohibited, for violations and for investigation.

SB 992 updates Pennsylvania's 1996 Telemarketer Registration Act to strengthen rules for phone sales calls. It requires telemarketers to register and prohibits blocking caller ID features used to screen calls, while banning unwanted solicitation calls. The bill also clarifies penalties for violations and enhances enforcement mechanisms for consumer protection. These changes directly affect telemarketers operating in Pennsylvania and aim to reduce unwanted calls for residents.

Topics ✓ Technology

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 1860: An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in motor vehicle sales finance, providing for remote work.

HB 1860 updates Pennsylvania's motor vehicle finance laws to allow dealers and lenders to process vehicle financing applications remotely, such as through digital platforms. It directly affects auto dealers, lenders, and consumers who apply for vehicle loans in Pennsylvania. The key provision removes previous restrictions requiring in-person application processing for motor vehicle sales finance transactions. This change streamlines the loan approval process while maintaining regulatory oversight under the state's commerce statutes.

Topics ✓ Technology

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 1862: An Act amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of drivers, further providing for chemical testing to determine amount of alcohol or controlled substance and repealing provisions relating to ignition interlock limited license; in rules of the road in general, providing for private parking lots; in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for definitions, for grading, for penalties and for ignition interlock, providing for ignition interlock driver's license, for ignition interlock driver's license issued during suspension period and for online services for ignition interlock driver's license and further providing for prior offenses, for the offense of illegally operating a motor vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock and for requirements for driving under influence offenders; and making editorial changes.

HB 1862 updates Pennsylvania's laws regarding driving under the influence (DUI) and related offenses. It revises definitions for DUI, modifies chemical testing procedures for drivers, and changes requirements for ignition interlock devices (which prevent a car from starting if alcohol is detected). The bill repeals outdated provisions about ignition interlock limited licenses, adds online services for managing interlock requirements, and specifies penalties for driving without an interlock device. This directly affects drivers convicted of DUI or driving under the influence of drugs, particularly those with prior offenses.

Ed Neilson (D) · 21 co-sponsors

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 2024: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for accreditation.

This bill (HB 2024) requires Pennsylvania's Office of the Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs to create a mandatory training program for county veterans affairs directors. The program must cover specific topics like trauma-informed care, military sexual trauma, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury, developed in collaboration with the State Association of County Directors of Veterans Affairs. It directly affects county-level veterans' service staff who assist veterans across Pennsylvania. The training program becomes effective 180 days after the bill's passage.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 20, 2026

SB 349: An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in environmental protection, providing for decommissioning of solar energy facilities.

SB 349 requires solar energy facility owners (grantees) to provide detailed decommissioning plans and financial assurance to cover cleanup costs when facilities stop operating. Owners must submit these plans and secure funds starting 30 days before construction begins, with the required amount increasing incrementally over 25 years (reaching 100% of estimated costs by year 25). The financial assurance - held in escrow, bonds, or certificates - must be paid to landowners if owners fail to decommission facilities properly. This directly affects solar facility operators and landowners by ensuring funds are available for site restoration after a facility's operational life ends.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 2017: An Act amending the act of July 10, 1984 (P.L.688, No.147), known as the Radiation Protection Act, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in fees, providing for small modular reactor and microreactor fees and further providing for creation of special funds.

HB 2017 amends Pennsylvania's Radiation Protection Act (1984) by updating definitions related to radiation safety and revising fees for nuclear facilities and radioactive material transport. It directly affects nuclear power plant operators and companies transporting radioactive materials by changing how these fees are calculated and collected. The bill clarifies specific terms used in the original law and adjusts fee structures to reflect current operational standards. These changes aim to modernize the regulatory framework governing radiation safety oversight.

José Giral (D) · 18 co-sponsors

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 1286: An Act amending the act of October 25, 2012 (P.L.1618, No.197), known as the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Notification Act, further providing for definitions; providing for training requirements for public lodging establishments and for training requirements for third-party listing platforms and rental operators; further providing for enforcement, for violation, for affirmative defenses, for administrative penalties and for criminal penalties; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.

HB 1286 requires human trafficking awareness training for employees at hotels, motels, and similar public lodging establishments (defined as facilities offering >10 rooms for rent) and for workers contracted by third-party providers serving these locations. It also mandates similar training for short-term rental operators (like Airbnb hosts) and platforms listing such rentals. The training must cover identifying trafficking signs, legal definitions, reporting procedures, and differences between labor and sex trafficking in lodging contexts, with records maintained for two years. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency will approve and list free training programs online to meet these requirements.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Regina Young (D) · 27 co-sponsors

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 858: An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for county property contact information list; imposing duties on chief assessor; and providing for penalties.

HB 858 requires Pennsylvania county chief assessors to maintain and annually update a public list of property contact information, including owners' names and addresses. This applies directly to county assessors and ensures property owners' contact details are accessible to the public. The bill also imposes penalties for failure to comply with these requirements, aiming to improve transparency in property ownership records.

Jared Solomon (D) · 18 co-sponsors

signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 20, 2026

SB 1058: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for definitions.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's definitions for "alternative fuels" and "liquid fuels" under vehicle tax law. It specifically adds gasoline-ethanol blends with 51% to 85% ethanol (per industry standards) to the "alternative fuels" category and clarifies that certain fuels like diesel, kerosene, and industrial solvents are excluded from "liquid fuels" for tax purposes. These changes directly affect fuel producers, retailers, and tax authorities by defining which products are subject to fuel taxes. The bill does not alter tax rates or create new requirements - only refines existing definitions. It takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Energy

signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 20, 2026

SB 511: An Act amending Title 38 (Holidays and Observances) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veteran recognition, providing for Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.

Pennsylvania's SB 511 designates July 27 of each year as "Korean War Veterans Armistice Day" in the state. The bill requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public schools and educational institutions to observe the day and recognize veterans' contributions, without mandating participation. It includes legislative findings highlighting the war's duration (1950-1953), the 36,000 U.S. military deaths, and the lack of public recognition historically called the "Forgotten War." The bill creates a formal state observance to honor Korean War veterans, aligning with the 1953 armistice date.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 20, 2026

SB 130: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, providing for burial benefits.

SB 130 requires funeral homes and cemeteries to notify county veterans offices within 96 hours when a deceased military service member (with county residency at death) is buried or cremated. It specifically applies if a cemetery interment occurs for cremated remains without prior funeral services provided by a funeral home. The law directs these businesses to share contact details for county veterans offices with the deceased's family. This aims to streamline access to burial benefits for veterans' families by ensuring timely notification to local veterans' programs.

Topics ✓ Veterans