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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 29, 2026

HR 553: A Resolution designating May 19, 2026, as "Pontian Greek Genocide Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House resolution designates May 19, 2026, as "Pontian Greek Genocide Remembrance Day" within the state. The measure aims to honor the victims of the 1914-1923 Ottoman Empire campaign that killed hundreds of thousands of Pontian Greeks and forced many more to flee. By officially naming this date, the bill seeks to ensure public remembrance of the event and acknowledge the contributions of Pontian Greek descendants to the Commonwealth.
Steve Malagari (D) · 8 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 29, 2026

HR 462: A Resolution recognizing May 17, 2026, as "World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

This House Resolution designates May 17, 2026, as "World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to raise public awareness about this rare genetic condition. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight the importance of education and support for individuals affected by neurofibromatosis. Sponsored by nine representatives, the resolution acknowledges the condition's impact on health and the ongoing efforts of organizations like the Children's Tumor Foundation to advance research and patient care.
Steve Malagari (D) · 10 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 29, 2026

HB 928: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in epinephrine auto-injector entities, further providing for definitions and for epinephrine auto-injectors for authorized entities; and making an editorial change.

HB 928 amends Pennsylvania law to expand access to epinephrine auto-injectors for severe allergic reactions. It adds schools, sports organizations, and other public venues to the list of "authorized entities" allowed to store these devices and train staff. The bill clarifies who can access the injectors during emergencies and specifies training requirements for personnel. This directly affects schools, youth programs, and public facilities serving individuals at risk of anaphylaxis.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands access to epinephrine auto-injectors in schools/public venues for anaphylaxis emergencies, improving patient access to critical healthcare services.95% confidence
Bridget Malloy Kosierowski (D) · 43 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 1400: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence for murder, murder of unborn child and murder of law enforcement officer and providing for sentence for murder of the second degree; in sentencing, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide; and, in motivational boot camp, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, providing for parole eligibility for offenders sentenced to life for murder of the second degree and further providing for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing.

SB 1400 modifies Pennsylvania's sentencing laws for murder to establish a mandatory life imprisonment term for second-degree murder involving unborn children or law enforcement officers. For other second-degree murder cases, the bill sets a standard minimum sentence of 35 years but allows for a reduced minimum of 10 years if the defendant proves they were not the primary actor, did not cause the death, and did not use a deadly weapon. The legislation also creates a specific pathway for courts to impose life imprisonment without parole for second-degree murder if the crime involved a child under 13, rape, a prior violent conviction, or serious injury to another victim. Additionally, the bill updates definitions for motivational boot camps and expands the role of victims in parole hearings for those sentenced to life for second-degree murder.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases mandatory sentences and expands criminal liability, restricting judicial discretion and reducing defendant rights.95% confidence
Lisa Baker (R) · 14 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 1377: An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation infrastructure, providing for design build best value.

This bill authorizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to use a "design build best value" method for selecting contractors on highway and bridge projects. Instead of choosing a winner solely based on the lowest price, this process allows the commission to evaluate proposals based on a combination of technical merit, innovation, schedule, and cost. The legislation sets specific rules for how these projects are advertised and selected, including limits on the number of such procurements allowed per year and requirements for public notice. It also defines the terms used in the process, such as "alternative technical concepts," which permit bidders to suggest improvements to the original project requirements.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill improves highway and bridge project selection by prioritizing technical merit and innovation over lowest price, enhancing infrastructure quality.90% confidence
Judy Ward (R)
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 2632: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in educational tax credits, further providing for limitations and providing for termination of authority; providing for education options tax credits; establishing the Accountability for Diverted Tax Dollars Restricted Account; providing for scholarship granting organizations, for application by eligible contributors, for scholarships, for educational improvement programs, for low-achieving schools, for school participation in program and for original jurisdiction; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Department of Education, the Department of Revenue, the Auditor General, the Independent Fiscal Office and the State Treasurer.

This Pennsylvania bill establishes a temporary program allowing businesses to receive tax credits for donations to scholarship and educational improvement organizations. The legislation sets specific annual spending limits for these credits, which are available only for fiscal years before 2027-2028, and creates a new restricted account to track the funds. It also defines various terms related to the program, including assessments and business firms, while assigning oversight duties to several state departments.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credits for businesses donating to education, providing tax relief and funding educational improvement programs.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by creating tax credits for scholarships and educational improvement programs, directly supporting student options and school funding.85% confidence
Nikki Rivera (D) · 19 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 2550: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for Small Business Health Care Premiums Contribution Tax Credit.

This bill creates a new tax credit for small businesses in Pennsylvania that help employees pay for health insurance purchased through the state exchange. To qualify, a business must have 50 or fewer employees and make contributions toward health reimbursement arrangements for their workers. The credit is calculated based on the first $1,000 of contributions per employee and can be applied to reduce the business's state tax liability. Companies claiming the credit must submit detailed forms to the Department of Revenue listing employee information and insurance provider details.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit for small businesses, providing tax relief and encouraging health coverage contributions.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a tax credit to incentivize small businesses to contribute to employee health insurance, expanding coverage access.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax credits to small businesses for health insurance contributions, expanding worker benefits and supporting employee welfare.85% confidence
Jen Mazzocco (D) · 22 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 2555: An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in domestic animals, further providing for definitions and providing for requirements for equines sold by dealer.

This bill updates Pennsylvania laws to clarify how dealers are defined and establishes new health requirements for horses and other equines sold by them. Under the new rules, dealers must ensure that any equine they sell has tested negative for equine infectious anemia within the last 12 months, unless the animal is a young foal under six months sold with its mother. Dealers are also required to keep detailed records for at least two years, including information about identification methods like microchips or brands, the date of sale, and copies of health test results.
Liz Hanbidge (D) · 9 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 1273: An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in turnpike, further providing for electronic toll collection.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's turnpike laws to clarify that electronic toll collection data can be shared with law enforcement to help locate abducted children or missing persons at risk. Specifically, it ensures that privacy protections for toll records do not prevent authorities from accessing this information when responding to Amber Alerts or other missing person cases. The legislation directly affects the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and law enforcement agencies by defining the scope of data sharing for public safety purposes. It does not create new tolling systems or change how drivers pay, but rather establishes a legal exception to privacy rules for emergency situations. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables law enforcement to access toll data for locating missing children, directly aiding criminal justice efforts in child abduction cases.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables law enforcement access to toll data for locating missing children, strengthening public safety through technology integration.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by enabling law enforcement access to toll data for locating missing persons.90% confidence
Camera Bartolotta (R) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 1212: An Act amending the act of November 29, 2006 (P.L.1471, No.165), known as the Sexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection Act, further providing for definitions.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Sexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection Act by updating the legal definition of "awaiting testing" for sexual assault evidence. The change clarifies that evidence awaiting testing includes items collected by law enforcement that have not yet undergone DNA or forensic analysis and are part of an ongoing criminal investigation. This definition update directly affects how law enforcement agencies and the Department of Health classify and manage sexual assault evidence in the state. The amendment ensures consistency in terminology used across the existing evidence collection program without altering other operational procedures.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill clarifies evidence definitions for sexual assault cases, improving law enforcement procedures and victim evidence handling within criminal justice system.85% confidence
Tracy Pennycuick (R) · 10 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 1206: An act amending the act of December 14, 1992 (P.L.1116, No.145), entitled "An act providing minimum standards, terms and conditions for the licensing of persons who engage in wholesale distributions in interstate commerce of prescription drugs; and making a repeal," further providing for definitions and for license application.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Wholesale Prescription Drug Distributors License Act to update definitions and application requirements for drug manufacturers. It clarifies the definition of a "virtual manufacturer" as a company that manufactures and distributes drugs without taking physical possession of the products within the state. The bill requires license applicants to disclose their FDA approval status or intent to submit an application within 12 months, while explicitly stating that FDA approval cannot be made a condition for licensure. These changes affect pharmaceutical companies operating in Pennsylvania and streamline the licensing process for manufacturers at various stages of FDA approval.
Tracy Pennycuick (R) · 8 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 2198: 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; and, in general provisions, providing for data centers.

HB 2198 repeals the Computer Data Center Equipment Incentive Program from Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code of 1971. This bill eliminates tax exemptions and refunds previously available for investments in data center equipment, such as servers, cooling systems, and energy infrastructure. The repeal directly affects computer data centers and their owners/operators who previously qualified for these tax benefits under Article XXIX-D. The policy change removes a specific tax incentive program without creating new provisions. This is a procedural change to the tax code, ending an existing program for data center equipment investments.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals tax incentive program, eliminating exemptions for data centers, weakening tax benefits.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRepeals tax incentives for data center equipment investments, removing financial support for technology infrastructure development.90% confidence
Greg Vitali (D) · 33 co-sponsors
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