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signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 29, 2026

HB 1877: 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 Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy.

HB 1877 creates a Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy to recognize high school students who achieve proficiency in English and another language. The bill requires public school districts to establish a process for awarding this seal to eligible students who meet specific language proficiency standards. It directly affects Pennsylvania public high school students who demonstrate biliteracy skills, providing a formal credential for their language abilities. The key mechanism is the addition of this seal program to the Public School Code, mandating school districts to implement it.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy recognizing student language proficiency, enhancing student credentialing and educational access within K-12 curriculum standards.95% confidence
Joe D'Orsie (R) · 16 co-sponsors
signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2403: An Act making appropriations from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and from restricted revenue accounts within the General Fund to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in support of the professional licensure boards assigned thereto.

This bill allocates state funding to support the operation of Pennsylvania's professional licensure boards and the State Athletic Commission for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It provides $68.4 million from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account to the Department of State's Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, along with separate restricted funds totaling approximately $13.5 million for the State Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, and the State Athletic Commission. The legislation ensures these organizations have the necessary resources to carry out their licensing and regulatory functions without treating these funds as general government appropriations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $68.4M in state funding to support professional licensure boards and essential regulatory services, directly advancing budget appropriations for public programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $68.4M to fund professional licensure boards, which supports healthcare regulation and professional oversight85% confidence
Jordan Harris (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2406: An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate in the Office of Attorney General.

This bill allocates $7,805,000 from a restricted revenue account in Pennsylvania's General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate within the Office of Attorney General. The funding is designated to support the office's operations for the fiscal year running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The appropriation takes effect on July 1, 2026, or immediately, whichever occurs later. This measure provides financial resources to enable the office to continue its consumer protection activities without changing its existing functions or responsibilities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $7.8M to fund consumer protection operations, directly advancing public service funding and fiscal management.90% confidence
Jordan Harris (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2404: An Act making appropriations from the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Community and Economic Development to provide for the expenses of administering the Workers' Compensation Act, The Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act and the Office of Small Business Advocate for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

This bill allocates $81.3 million from the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry to cover operating expenses for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The funds will support salaries, wages, travel, and contractual services needed to administer the Workers' Compensation Act and the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act. An additional $550,000 is designated for the Office of Small Business Advocate within the Department of Community and Economic Development to fund its operations during the same period. The legislation also authorizes payment of any outstanding bills from the previous fiscal year that remain unpaid as of June 30, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $81.3M to fund government operations and essential workers' compensation administration programs95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates funding to administer workers' compensation and occupational disease acts, protecting worker benefits and workplace safety programs.90% confidence
Jordan Harris (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2407: An Act making appropriations from the Public School Employees' Retirement Fund and from the PSERS Defined Contribution Fund to provide for expenses of the Public School Employees' Retirement Board for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

This bill allocates approximately $67 million from two retirement funds to cover the operating expenses of Pennsylvania's Public School Employees' Retirement Board for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funding includes about $65.5 million from the Public School Employees' Retirement Fund and $1.5 million from the PSERS Defined Contribution Fund to pay for staff salaries, travel, contractual services, and other administrative costs. The legislation also authorizes payment of any outstanding bills from the previous fiscal year that were not yet settled. These funds will support the board's management of retirement benefits for public school employees and the administration of the defined contribution plan.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $67M to fund Public School Employees' Retirement Board operations, directly supporting fiscal management and essential public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $67M to fund retirement board operations supporting public school employees' benefits and administrative functions.85% confidence
Jordan Harris (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2405: An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic Development.

This bill allocates $2,235,000 from a restricted revenue account within Pennsylvania's General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic Development. The funding is intended to support the operational expenses of the office for the fiscal year running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The appropriation takes effect on July 1, 2026, or immediately, whichever occurs later. This measure provides financial resources to help the office carry out its existing functions without adding new programs or changing its responsibilities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $2.235M to fund the Office of Small Business Advocate, directly supporting government spending and fiscal management for public services.95% confidence
Jordan Harris (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2408: An Act making appropriations from the State Employees' Retirement Fund and from the SERS Defined Contribution Fund to provide for expenses of the State Employees' Retirement Board for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

This bill allocates $43.176 million from the State Employees' Retirement Fund and $2.879 million from the SERS Defined Contribution Fund to cover the operating expenses of the State Employees' Retirement Board for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The funds will be used to pay salaries, wages, travel expenses, and other costs for the board's employees and members, as well as to settle unpaid bills from the previous fiscal year. The appropriations apply specifically to the board's duties related to managing the State Employees' Retirement System and the State Employees' Defined Contribution Plan. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, or immediately if that date has already passed.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $46M to fund State Employees' Retirement Board operations, directly supporting budget appropriations and fiscal management.90% confidence
Jordan Harris (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2410: An Act making appropriations from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund and from Federal augmentation funds to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

This bill allocates state and federal funding to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support its operations and regulatory activities. It provides $98.1 million from state funds and $5.383 million in federal funds specifically for salaries, administrative expenses, and the enforcement of natural gas pipeline safety regulations. The legislation ensures that federal funds received by the commission cannot be reimbursed by utility companies, while the funding takes effect on July 1, 2026, or immediately if that date arrives later.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $98.1M in state funding to support Public Utility Commission operations and regulatory activities, directly advancing budget appropriations for public services.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides funding to the Public Utility Commission for operational expenses and pipeline safety enforcement, supporting energy infrastructure regulation and consumer protection.75% confidence
Jordan Harris (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2409: An Act making appropriations from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

This bill allocates $2,037,000 from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for the fiscal year running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The funding is intended to support the operations of the Parking Authority during this period. The money comes from a specific fund that collects regulatory fees from taxis and limousines operating in Philadelphia. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, or immediately if that date has already passed.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $2.037M from regulatory fund to Parking Authority for operations, directly funding a public service.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates funding from taxi/limo regulatory fund to Parking Authority, supporting transportation infrastructure operations in Philadelphia.85% confidence
Jordan Harris (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2411: An Act making appropriations from the restricted revenue accounts within the State Gaming Fund and from the restricted revenue accounts within the Fantasy Contest Fund and Video Gaming Fund to the Attorney General, the Department of Revenue, the Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

This bill allocates state gaming funds to four Pennsylvania agencies for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including money to cover unpaid bills from the previous year. It distributes specific amounts from restricted gaming revenue accounts to the Attorney General, Department of Revenue, Pennsylvania State Police, and Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to cover salaries, wages, and operational expenses related to gaming oversight and enforcement. The legislation also prohibits transferring funds between these specific appropriations and takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates gaming revenue to fund essential state agencies for fiscal year 2026-2027, directly supporting budget appropriations and government operations.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates gaming funds to law enforcement and oversight agencies, strengthening their operational capacity for criminal justice enforcement.75% confidence
Jordan Harris (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Pennsylvania · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 375: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, repealing provisions relating to CPR instruction; in school safety and security, further providing for School Safety and Security Grant Program; and, in school health services, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to automatic external defibrillators, providing for AED and CPR instruction and procedure, establishing the Automated External Defibrillator Program and providing for availability and specifications of automated external defibrillators.

SB 375 repeals a requirement that schools provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for staff every three years. Instead, it mandates that Pennsylvania schools obtain and maintain automated external defibrillators (AEDs) - heart rhythm shock devices - by requiring 2.5% of annual school safety funding to be used for purchasing AEDs and related training. The bill establishes an AED program requiring school staff to complete AED and CPR training through approved organizations like the American Heart Association, and it defines AEDs as portable devices that restore heart rhythm during cardiac arrest. This law directly affects all public and nonpublic schools in Pennsylvania, shifting focus from mandatory staff CPR training to AED availability and use.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AEDs and staff training for school safety, enhancing health protocols within education infrastructure per bill's focus on school safety and health services.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates AED/CPR training for school staff, directly enhancing workplace safety - a core Labor & Employment focus.90% confidence
Rosemary Brown (R) · 10 co-sponsors
signed · Pennsylvania · House May 6, 2026

HB 2163: An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.216, No.76), known as The Dental Law, further providing for definitions, for general powers of the State Board of Dentistry, for penalties and for restricted faculty license.

HB 2163 updates Pennsylvania's Dental Law by clarifying definitions and licensing rules. It specifically revises the definition of "restricted faculty license" to allow licensed dental school faculty to teach in non-profit clinical facilities or accredited advanced education programs, while explicitly excluding profit-driven operations. The bill also amends licensing provisions to require a 10-year waiting period for applicants convicted under drug laws (like the Controlled Substance Act), unless they demonstrate rehabilitation and pose no risk to public safety. These changes directly affect dental schools, faculty members, and applicants with prior drug-related convictions seeking licensure. The bill focuses on modernizing scope-of-practice definitions and refining the review process for certain applicants, without altering general licensing requirements.
Maureen Madden (D) · 12 co-sponsors
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