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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 27, 2026

HR 592: A Resolution commending the United States Senators representing this Commonwealth, businesses, trade associations, labor organizations, agricultural leaders and community partners for ensuring Commonwealth representation at the American State Fair; and urging the Office of the Governor to participate in future similar national celebrations.

This Pennsylvania House resolution commends U.S. Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman, along with various state businesses and organizations, for ensuring the Commonwealth's presence at the American State Fair after the Governor's office did not participate. The bill specifically thanks numerous local companies, agricultural groups, and community partners who contributed resources to create a showcase of Pennsylvania's industries and culture. It also urges the Office of the Governor to take part in similar national celebrations in the future.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 24, 2026

HB 2712: An Act amending the act of July 20, 1974 (P.L.564, No.193), known as the Peer Review Protection Act, further providing for definitions and for confidentiality of review organization's records.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Peer Review Protection Act to update definitions and strengthen confidentiality rules for health care review organizations. It directly affects professional health care providers, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and facility administrators, who participate in quality improvement evaluations. The legislation clarifies who counts as a provider and expands the list of specific review committees, such as those for tissue use and insurance claims, that must keep their records private. By refining these legal terms, the bill aims to ensure that sensitive information about patient care and provider performance remains protected during internal evaluations.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 24, 2026

HB 2713: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of cruelty to animal.

This bill proposes to add cruelty to animals as a new criminal offense in Pennsylvania's Title 18. It would make it illegal to intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly illtreat, overload, beat, abandon, or abuse any animal. Additionally, the law would specifically prohibit using animals to pull carriages for business or money in cities with populations of 100,000 or more. If passed, these changes would take effect 60 days after the bill becomes law.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 600: A Resolution authorizing the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to hold session on September 9, 2026, at 5:45 p.m., at Congress Hall in Philadelphia, in celebration of the momentous and historic occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and the United States Semiquincentennial.

This resolution authorizes the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to hold a special session on September 9, 2026, at Congress Hall in Philadelphia. The event is intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the state's 1776 Constitution and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. The bill does not change laws or policies but serves as a formal invitation for the legislature to gather for a ceremonial observance of these historical milestones.

passed both · Pennsylvania · House Jul 23, 2026

HB 1042: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes against unborn child, further providing for the offense of murder of unborn child; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; in judicial boards and commissions, further providing for adoption of guidelines for sentencing; in posttrial matters, further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings; in sentencing, providing for sentence for general murder of the second degree, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of imprisonment for reasons of illness; in general administration, providing for earned vocational training and education credit; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power, for short sentence parole, for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing; and, in powers and duties, further providing for consideration of criminal convictions.

House Bill 1042 creates a system in Pennsylvania allowing eligible incarcerated individuals to earn credits that reduce their minimum sentence. Inmates can receive sentence reductions for completing vocational training, educational programs like a GED or college degree, and other department-required programming. The bill sets specific credit amounts for different achievements, with a maximum limit of one-fourth of an inmate's minimum sentence. However, individuals convicted of certain serious offenses, such as murder or sexual assault, are excluded from earning these credits.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice