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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Aug 18, 2026

HB 2742: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 30 (Fish), 34 (Game) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, further providing for violation of rules regarding conduct on Commonwealth property; in protection of property and waters, further providing for the offense of littering; in protection of property and persons, further providing for the offense of littering and restrictions on vehicles; and, in size, weight and load, further providing for securing loads in vehicles.

Pennsylvania House Bill 2742 strengthens penalties for littering and vehicle load violations by adding community service requirements to existing fines. The bill amends state statutes to allow courts to order individuals convicted of violating rules on Commonwealth property, dumping trash in fishing or boating areas, or failing to secure vehicle loads to pick up litter or illegally dumped trash. Additionally, the legislation specifies that a portion of fines collected for unsecured vehicle loads may be directed to local counties with approved litter control programs, while the remainder goes to the state Motor License Fund.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Aug 18, 2026

HB 2737: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in career and technical education, further providing for duty of secretary to report annually and for organization and operation of schools and institutes.

Pennsylvania House Bill 2737 amends the state's Public School Code to require annual reporting on student wait lists for career and technical education programs. The bill mandates that area career and technical boards submit data on the number of students waiting for enrollment in specific programs to the Department of Education by July 1 each year. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of Education to report this wait list information, broken down by program, to the state legislature's standing education committees annually.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Aug 18, 2026

HB 2736: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in disposition of abandoned and unclaimed property, further providing for definitions and providing for digital assets and for digital assets subject to custody and control of the Commonwealth.

Pennsylvania House Bill 2736 amends the state's Fiscal Code to establish specific rules for handling abandoned and unclaimed digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies. The bill defines key terms including "digital asset," "digital asset holder," and "distributed ledger" to clarify which entities are responsible for reporting these assets. It requires digital asset holders to attempt contact with owners who have been inactive for three years, using electronic or mail notifications, before reporting the assets to the State Treasurer as unclaimed property. The State Treasurer is granted authority to direct the liquidation of these assets or accept them in their native form, while also allowing the state to refuse assets that are not freely transferable or have minimal value relative to maintenance costs.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Aug 18, 2026

HB 2735: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school finances, further providing for limitations on certain unreserved fund balances.

Pennsylvania House Bill 2735 updates the Public School Code of 1949 to restrict school districts from increasing real property taxes unless their projected ending fund balances meet specific limits. The bill establishes a sliding scale where larger districts with higher total budgeted expenditures must maintain lower percentages of committed, assigned, and unassigned funds compared to smaller districts. To ensure compliance, each district that approves a tax increase must submit certification data to the Department of Education by August 15 of each year starting in 2027.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Aug 18, 2026

HB 2741: An Act amending the act of November 21, 1990 (P.L.539, No.133), known as the Cave Protection Act, further providing for penalties.

Pennsylvania House Bill 2741 amends the state's Cave Protection Act to introduce a new penalty option for individuals convicted of violating cave-related laws. The bill allows courts to require offenders to perform community service by picking up litter or illegally dumped trash in addition to any other penalties imposed. This provision directly affects people found guilty of damaging or improperly accessing caves, aiming to address environmental harm through direct cleanup efforts.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Aug 18, 2026

HB 2733: An Act providing for prenatal care benefits and for prenatal care leave account; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

Pennsylvania House Bill 2733, known as the Banked Use for Maternity Protection Act, requires employers to provide eligible employees with a dedicated account containing 24 hours of paid leave specifically for prenatal medical appointments and related travel. To qualify, an employee must have worked for the same employer in the Commonwealth for at least 30 days, after which the employer must establish this separate account within two days of notification. The bill mandates that this leave be compensated at the employee's regular rate and count toward seniority and benefits, while prohibiting employers from forcing staff to use other types of leave or retaliating against them for utilizing these protections. Employers with 15 or fewer employees may apply for a six-month hardship exemption, and violations of the act are subject to fines of up to $50,000 per instance.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Aug 18, 2026

HB 2734: An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for coverage for treatments to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Pennsylvania House Bill 2734 requires health insurance companies to cover FDA-approved diagnostic tests and treatments that slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The mandate applies to insurers offering individual or group health policies in the state, with a compliance deadline of January 1, 2028, unless federal law preempts the requirement. The bill explicitly prohibits insurers from using step therapy for these specific treatments, meaning patients cannot be forced to try other medications first before receiving coverage for approved Alzheimer's therapies.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Kyle Mullins (D) · 19 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Aug 13, 2026

SB 1430: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in obstructing governmental operations, further providing for obstructing administration of law or other governmental function.

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1430 amends state criminal law to allow owners, operators, and employees of health care facilities to use nonviolent means to deny entry to law enforcement officers on their premises. This protection applies unless the officer can demonstrate probable cause that a specific individual is present and physically possesses a judicial warrant clearly identifying that person as the subject of the order. The bill defines key terms such as "health care facility" and "judicial warrant," limiting the scope of this exception to written orders from federal or state courts. If enacted, the law would take effect 60 days after its passage.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Aug 13, 2026

SR 355: A Resolution designating September 28, 2026, as "Green Star Veterans and Families Day" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania Senate Resolution designates September 28, 2026, as "Green Star Veterans and Families Day" to honor veterans who died by suicide in connection with their military service. The bill formally recognizes the Green Star Service Banner as a symbol of remembrance for these individuals. It aims to acknowledge the resilience of the families left behind and raise public awareness about the mental health challenges and suicide crisis affecting veterans.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Tracy Pennycuick (R) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Aug 13, 2026

SR 356: A Resolution designating the week of August 17 through 23, 2026, as "Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Senate Resolution 356 designates the week of August 17 through 23, 2026, as "Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week." The resolution cites rising statistics on online child exploitation, including sextortion and the use of artificial intelligence for abuse, to highlight the need for greater vigilance. It encourages educational programming and public awareness efforts aimed at protecting minors from these digital threats as students prepare to return to school.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Aug 13, 2026

HB 2124: An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for uniform real property transfer on death.

HB 2124 establishes a "transfer on death deed" process in Pennsylvania, allowing property owners to directly transfer real estate to named beneficiaries upon their death without probate. The bill enables owners to create a legally binding deed (requiring only county recording before death) that automatically transfers property to designated beneficiaries, with no need for beneficiary acceptance or payment during the owner's lifetime. Owners retain full control to revoke or modify the deed anytime before death, using the same legal capacity required for making a will. This applies to all Pennsylvania property owners seeking to simplify post-death property transfers for homes, land, or other real estate, avoiding court involvement in estate administration.

Tim Briggs (D) · 19 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Aug 11, 2026

SB 1431: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for Game Commission officers and employees; and, in enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers.

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1431 amends state game laws to require Game Commission officers and enforcement personnel to obtain a valid warrant before entering any property, whether posted or not. The bill clarifies that this requirement applies to all land outside of buildings and allows entry without a warrant only when a specific judicial exception applies. These changes directly affect the Pennsylvania Game Commission's staff by limiting their ability to conduct unannounced inspections on private land.