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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 2322: An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in support of the indigent, repealing provisions relating to relatives' liability and procedure.

This bill would repeal Pennsylvania laws that require relatives to financially support indigent family members, including spouses, children, and parents. The change would remove the legal obligation for these relatives to provide financial assistance regardless of their own financial situation. By eliminating these provisions, the bill aims to reduce the financial burden on family members who might otherwise be held liable for supporting indigent relatives. The repeal would take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.
Kristine Howard (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 2323: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in military educational programs, further providing for definitions, for eligibility, for certification of eligibility, for grants, for amount of grants, for limitations and for recoupment of grant payments.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's military educational assistance program by clarifying eligibility requirements and service obligations for National Guard and reserve component members. It establishes that eligible members must sign a promissory note agreeing to repay grant funds if they fail to complete their required service commitment, which ranges from six years for National Guard members to eight years for federal reserve members. The legislation also allows for successive grant certificates upon completing initial obligations and permits members who receive other-than-dishonorable discharges to retain a proportional share of earned benefits if they meet specific conditions. These changes apply to members of the Pennsylvania National Guard and reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces seeking educational assistance through the state program.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands military educational assistance programs, clarifies eligibility, and establishes grant structures for National Guard and reserve members, strengthening veteran benefits.85% confidence
Jim Prokopiak (D) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 2324: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for exemptions and special provisions relating to property tax relief for disabled first responders.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish property tax relief for first responders in Pennsylvania who become disabled due to injuries or illnesses sustained while performing their official duties. The amendment would require the General Assembly to create uniform general laws providing these tax exemptions and special provisions for affected individuals. If passed by the legislature and approved by voters, this change would permanently modify the state constitution to ensure ongoing property tax relief for disabled first responders. The bill currently requires passage by the General Assembly and subsequent voter approval to become effective.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief for disabled first responders, reducing their tax burden and supporting fiscal assistance for public service workers.85% confidence
Jamie Walsh (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 2317: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth agency fees, further providing for Department of Labor and Industry to collect fees.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Administrative Code to update how the Department of Labor and Industry collects fees from the public. It establishes a mechanism for automatically adjusting certain agency fees annually based on the Consumer Price Index to account for inflation, with increases published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The changes apply to fees currently listed in the department's fee schedule and take effect immediately upon passage.
Joe D'Orsie (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 26, 2026

HR 459: A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation for the payment of Transportation Security Officers during a government shutdown.

This Pennsylvania House Resolution asks the U.S. Congress to create a law that ensures Transportation Security Officers receive their pay even during a federal government shutdown. The measure highlights that these airport security workers are currently working without pay, leading to increased wait times and staffing issues at airports across the country. It urges lawmakers to address this funding gap immediately and to establish a system that prevents similar situations from happening in the future. The resolution does not directly change federal law but serves as a formal request from the state legislature to the national government.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ensures Transportation Security Officers receive pay during government shutdowns, protecting worker wages and employment rights.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill ensures Transportation Security Officers receive pay during shutdowns, protecting airport security operations and preventing staffing issues that could disrupt transportation safety.85% confidence
Pat Harkins (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 2319: An Act amending the act of June 24, 1976 (P.L.424, No.101), referred to as the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act, further providing for title of act; and adding provisions relating to telecommunicators.

This bill expands death benefit eligibility under Pennsylvania's Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act to include telecommunicators, who are now formally recognized as covered personnel alongside firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other first responders. The legislation adds telecommunicators to the list of individuals presumed to have died in the line of duty if they suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty or within 24 hours of responding to an emergency. It also clarifies that telecommunicators are considered to be acting in the performance of their duties when following 911 emergency communication service protocols, ensuring they receive the same death benefits as other covered emergency personnel.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands death benefits for telecommunicators, strengthening worker protections and benefits for first responders.90% confidence
Jim Rigby (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 2318: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the offense of interference with religious worship.

This Pennsylvania bill creates a new criminal offense for interfering with religious worship, which would apply to individuals who intentionally disrupt religious services or block access to places of worship. The law defines interference as knowingly entering or remaining in a religious building after being asked to leave and disrupting activities, or using force, threats, or physical obstruction to harm or impede people exercising their religion. Violations would be classified as third-degree misdemeanors for simple disruption and second-degree misdemeanors for actions involving force or threats. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage and defines religious worship locations as buildings or grounds regularly used for religious activities.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offense to protect religious freedom and public order, strengthening law enforcement authority to address disruptions.85% confidence
Kerry Benninghoff (R) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 2321: An Act providing for job posting requirements; and imposing penalties.

This Pennsylvania bill, known as the Ghost Job Postings Prevention Act, requires employers with 50 or more employees to include specific details in public job postings and prohibits keeping filled positions open indefinitely. Key provisions mandate that job ads disclose whether the role is existing or anticipated, provide salary ranges and funding status, state how long the posting will remain active, and inform applicants about AI use in hiring decisions. Employers must also remove filled job postings within two weeks, notify job boards of closures, and send status updates to applicants within set timeframes after interviews. Violations could result in fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation, with higher penalties up to $25,000 per applicant for data mining or selling applicant information.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects workers by requiring transparency in job postings, preventing ghost jobs, and disclosing salary ranges and AI usage in hiring decisions.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill requires transparency about AI use in hiring decisions, promoting digital rights and consumer protection in technology applications.75% confidence
Jim Prokopiak (D) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 2265: An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, providing for onsite emergency physicians.

This bill requires hospitals in Pennsylvania with emergency departments to have a board-certified or board-eligible emergency physician on site and on duty whenever the emergency department is open. The law defines these physicians as those licensed in Pennsylvania who hold board certification in emergency medicine or have completed accredited residency training and remain eligible for certification. Hospitals in rural areas with an average of 46 or fewer emergency department visits per day over two years may request an exception to allow physicians with different emergency medicine qualifications to staff the department. The Department of Health has the authority to grant these exceptions after reviewing a hospital's documented efforts to recruit and retain qualified emergency physicians and any additional conditions needed to protect patient safety.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates on-site emergency physicians at hospitals, improving patient access to emergency care and strengthening healthcare infrastructure.95% confidence
Paul Takac (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 1950: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods.

This bill amends Pennsylvania hunting regulations to allow semiautomatic rifles for general game hunting under commission rules and permits semiautomatic shotguns without shell capacity limits for snow goose hunting during the conservation season. The law authorizes the Game Commission to issue specific directives for these exceptions and requires public notice through the Pennsylvania Bulletin if such rules are implemented. It applies to hunters and the Game Commission, establishing new legal allowances for firearm types and capacities in specific hunting scenarios. The changes take effect immediately upon passage.
Tom Mehaffie (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 1492: An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, providing for use of criminal records to screen tenants; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; and imposing penalties.

HB 1492 amends Pennsylvania's 1951 Landlord and Tenant Act to regulate how landlords use criminal records when screening potential tenants. It would limit the types of criminal records landlords can consider and require the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission to establish guidelines for fair screening practices. The bill also imposes penalties for landlords who violate the new rules and mandates the Commission to monitor compliance with the updated screening standards. This directly affects landlords conducting tenant screenings and tenants whose criminal records might impact their housing applications.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeLimits criminal record use in tenant screening, promotes fair housing practices and civil rights, aligning with criminal justice reform goals by reducing barriers for individuals with past convictions.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits landlord use of criminal records in tenant screening, preventing discrimination and strengthening tenant protections under fair housing practices.95% confidence
Josh Siegel (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 2313: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for recovery of advertising expenses.

This bill allows public utilities in Pennsylvania to recover certain advertising and lobbying expenses from their customers through utility rates, subject to specific conditions. It requires utilities to file detailed reports with the state commission listing all advertising and lobbying expenditures, including employee hours and third-party vendor payments. The law prohibits utilities from charging consumers for expenses related to political campaigns, trade association memberships, executive travel, and other specified costs. Utilities with more than 75,000 customers must submit annual reports detailing lobbying and political activity costs, while all utilities proposing rate changes must disclose their advertising plans and spending.
Chris Rabb (D) · 9 co-sponsors
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