Pennsylvania Bills

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 1349: An Act providing for transparency in use of generative artificial intelligence; requiring disclosure of synthetic content; providing for establishment of content verification tools; imposing duties on the Bureau of Consumer Protection in the Office of Attorney General; and imposing penalties.

SB 1349, known as the Digital Provenance Act, requires large online platforms and major AI tool providers in Pennsylvania to clearly label images, videos, and audio created or altered by generative artificial intelligence. These covered entities must embed a permanent, machine-readable label in their synthetic content that identifies the specific AI system used and the date of creation, while also offering a free public tool for users to verify the authenticity of digital media. The law imposes strict privacy rules on these providers, prohibiting them from collecting personal data through their verification tools and mandating that any uploaded content be deleted once the verification process is complete. Additionally, the Bureau of Consumer Protection in the Office of Attorney General will be tasked with enforcing these transparency requirements and can impose penalties for non-compliance.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SR 333: A Resolution designating the week of June 7 through 13, 2026, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

This Senate Resolution designates the week of June 7 through 13, 2026, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. The measure encourages residents to hold events and educational programs to highlight the bay's importance as a source of drinking water, recreation, and economic activity. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the watershed's ecological and historical significance.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 1344: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, repealing provisions relating to computer data center equipment incentive program; in general provisions, providing for transfer of tax from certain sale of computer data equipment; and establishing a restricted account in the Motor License Fund.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's tax code by eliminating the existing incentive program for computer data center equipment and replacing it with a new system that transfers taxes collected from the sale of such equipment into a restricted account within the Motor License Fund. The legislation defines specific types of equipment eligible for this transfer, including servers, cooling systems, power generation tools, and software used to operate data centers. By redirecting these tax revenues, the bill aims to create a dedicated funding source for motor license-related expenses rather than providing direct tax breaks to businesses.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 1358: An Act amending the act of July 25, 1961 (P.L.825, No.359), known as the Oil and Gas Conservation Law, further providing for drilling permits.

This bill requires oil and gas well operators in Pennsylvania to obtain a specific drilling permit before drilling wells that target the Utica shale formation or reach depths of 3,800 feet or more. The permit application process will follow existing state regulations for resource development, adding a new layer of administrative review for these specific deep-drilling projects. Directly affecting energy companies and land operators, the law mandates compliance with these permitting rules before any drilling begins in the designated geological horizons. The legislation takes effect 60 days after it is signed into law.

Topics ✗ Energy

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 1356: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in historic preservation incentive tax credit, further providing for tax credit certificates.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's tax laws to increase the maximum annual historic preservation tax credit available to a single property owner from $500,000 to $1,500,000. The change directly affects qualified taxpayers who restore or rehabilitate historic buildings, allowing them to claim a larger tax credit against their state taxes. The Department of Community and Economic Development is responsible for reviewing and approving these credit certificates under the new limit. The legislation takes effect 60 days after it is signed into law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 1357: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for peace officers, no police officer to be within one hundred feet of polling place, exceptions and presence of soldiers prohibited; and, in penalties, further providing for police officers at polling places.

This bill updates Pennsylvania election laws to restrict police and federal law enforcement officers from standing within one hundred feet of polling places during primaries and elections, aiming to prevent intimidation. While officers are generally barred from this area, the law allows exceptions for those voting, serving warrants, or maintaining order if specifically requested by election officials or voters. The legislation also prohibits soldiers from being present at election sites and mandates that polling locations inside police stations must be in separate rooms. Any officer found in violation of these distance restrictions without a valid exception faces criminal penalties, including fines or imprisonment.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 1359: An Act imposing a Statewide moratorium on hyperscale data center development and permitting; and providing for enforcement.

This bill imposes a three-year statewide ban on approving or building new hyperscale data centers in Pennsylvania. It directly affects large-scale data facilities by halting permits for any new construction, expansions that would create hyperscale centers, and the necessary power or transmission infrastructure required to support them. The law defines hyperscale data centers as facilities with significant electricity demand, ranging from one megawatt to twenty megawatts depending on the local grid size, and prohibits state and local governments from issuing any related approvals during the moratorium period.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Technology

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 2598: An Act designating a portion of State Route 1008 in Fayetteville, Franklin County, as the Fire Chief James W. Cutchall Memorial Highway; and making a repeal.

This bill designates a specific section of State Route 1008 in Fayetteville, Franklin County, as the Fire Chief James W. Cutchall Memorial Highway to honor a volunteer firefighter who was killed in the line of duty in 1977. The legislation requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to install and maintain official signs displaying the new name for the road. Additionally, the bill includes a repeal of a previous law to ensure this new designation is legally valid.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 2600: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for reimbursement of expenses for towing and recovery services incurred by safety entities; and imposing duties on the Department of Transportation.

This bill creates a new process for Pennsylvania safety agencies and roadway authorities to be reimbursed for towing and recovery costs when clearing vehicles from roads. The Department of Transportation would manage this program, which allows reimbursement only when the vehicle owner or their insurance cannot pay, and requires proof that the services were necessary to restore safety or traffic flow. The Department must review each reimbursement claim within 45 days and submit an annual report to the General Assembly detailing the number and value of approved claims. The legislation clarifies that the Department can pursue cost recovery from at-fault parties and sets up rules for handling complex incidents, while explicitly stating it does not change existing towing laws or regulate pricing.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 2599: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for firearms not to be carried without a license, for licenses and for proof of license and exception.

HB 2599 amends Pennsylvania's firearm laws to require a valid license for anyone carrying a concealed firearm on their person or inside a vehicle, with specific exceptions for those who already hold a valid license from another state or the federal government. The bill establishes that carrying a concealed firearm without a license is a third-degree felony for those with a prior criminal record, while reducing the penalty to a first-degree misdemeanor for first-time offenders. It also clarifies that individuals must present their license or proof of eligibility to law enforcement upon request and sets the law into effect 60 days after passage.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

Andrea Verobish (R) · 27 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 550: A Resolution designating the month of June 2026 as "Life Month" in Pennsylvania.

This House Resolution designates June 2026 as "Life Month" in Pennsylvania to honor the four-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The measure calls on churches, businesses, and communities across the state to celebrate this date and reaffirm the protection of unborn lives. As a symbolic gesture, the bill does not create new laws or policies but serves to recognize a specific timeframe for public observance.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 2594: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, further providing for attendance policy at charter, regional charter and cyber charter schools, for excuses from attending school, for procedure when child is truant, for procedure by school when child habitually truant and for penalties for violating compulsory school attendance requirements.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Public School Code to clarify attendance rules for charter and cyber charter schools while protecting students from unfair penalties. It requires cyber charter schools to define how students are marked present for online classes, specifically mandating that students be visible on camera during live lessons and complete weekly benchmarks for independent work. The legislation also prohibits school districts from counting absences as unexcused when students miss school due to a lack of transportation or when they arrive late to a single class, and it establishes a formal appeal process for parents to contest these determinations. Additionally, the bill strengthens reporting requirements, mandating that cyber charter schools submit data on student attendance and weekly benchmark completion to the state department.

Topics ✓ Education

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