Pennsylvania Bills

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2182: An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for drug overdose medication.

HB 2182 amends Pennsylvania's Controlled Substance Act to allow emergency medical services (EMS) providers to administer opioid overdose medications, specifically naloxone and nalmefene, as part of their standard practice. The bill requires the Department of Health to update EMS provider regulations to include these medications within their scope of practice. This change directly affects EMS personnel by enabling them to respond to opioid overdoses more effectively without needing additional authorization during emergencies. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SR 218: A Resolution recognizing February 4, 2026, as "National Hit and Run Prevention Day" and the month of February as "National Hit and Run Month" in Pennsylvania.

This Senate resolution (SR 218) symbolically designates February 4, 2026, as "National Hit and Run Prevention Day" and February 2026 as "National Hit and Run Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or impose obligations; instead, it formally recognizes the issue of hit-and-run accidents through public awareness. The resolution includes five commitments: increasing public awareness of hit-and-run laws, encouraging responsible driving, supporting victims, promoting stronger penalties for offenders, and improving law enforcement tracking of hit-and-run cases. It references PennDOT data showing 72 fatal and 344 serious injury hit-and-run accidents in Pennsylvania during 2024. The resolution serves as a symbolic call to action for prevention and victim support.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 2170: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; and establishing the employer blood donation tax credit.

HB 2170 creates a new employer blood donation tax credit in Pennsylvania. It allows employers who provide paid time off for employees to donate blood at nonprofit-organized blood drives to claim a $20 tax credit per verified donation. The credit applies to tax years 2025 through 2029 and can be used against state income tax, but it cannot reduce tax below zero and is capped at $500,000 total annually. This policy directly affects employers who partner with nonprofit blood banks to host blood drives for their employees.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2166: An Act amending the act of August 5, 1932 (Sp.Sess., P.L.45, No.45), referred to as the Sterling Act, providing for remittance by a city of the first class to a nonresident's resident municipality and school district.

HB 2166 requires cities of the first class in Pennsylvania (like Philadelphia) that collect a nonresident wage tax to remit an amount equal to the tax their home municipality would have collected on that income. This directly affects nonresident workers who live in one municipality but work in a city of the first class, ensuring their home municipality and school district receive the tax revenue they would have earned. The key mechanism mandates a direct transfer of funds to the nonresident's resident municipality and school district, calculated based on the tax the home municipality would impose on earned income and net profits. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 171: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, providing for wastewater utility deduct meter tariff requirement.

HB 171 requires Pennsylvania wastewater utilities to create a program allowing eligible residential customers to install deduct meters. These meters measure water not entering sewers (like for pools or irrigation), enabling customers to be billed based on net sewer outflow (total water use minus deduct meter volume) instead of total water usage. To participate, customers must have metered water, be current on payments, and cover the cost of purchasing, installing, and maintaining the meter. The state commission will approve meter standards, oversee the program, and ensure fairness.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 1152: An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for definitions, for unlawful discriminatory practices and for prohibition of certain real estate practices.

SB 1152 amends Pennsylvania's Human Relations Act to explicitly prohibit housing and lending discrimination based on "source of income," which now includes all lawful income like wages, public assistance, child support, pensions, and housing subsidies. The bill adds this category to existing protected characteristics (such as race, religion, and disability) in Section 5(h), banning landlords and lenders from refusing housing, financing, or services - or imposing different terms - because of how a person receives their income. This directly affects housing providers, mortgage lenders, and real estate agents who must now avoid discriminatory practices tied to income sources. The change updates the law to cover modern housing access issues, such as discrimination against tenants using housing vouchers or public benefits.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2165: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions.

HB 2165 amends Pennsylvania's definition of "delinquent act" in juvenile court proceedings. It specifically excludes certain serious crimes from being classified as delinquent acts when committed by minors aged 15 or older, including murder, rape, robbery with a deadly weapon, kidnapping, and aggravated assault. The bill also excludes repeat offenses where a minor was previously adjudicated delinquent for similar violent crimes, summary offenses, and crimes already handled in criminal court. This change directly affects minors aged 15+ accused of these excluded offenses, shifting their cases to criminal court instead of juvenile court. The policy change takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 172: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, further providing for billing procedures.

HB 172 amends Pennsylvania's utility billing rules to require public utilities to provide customers with clear payment deadlines: 20 days for residential customers and 15 days for nonresidential customers without late fees. It mandates itemized bills showing separate charges for basic service, taxes, and fuel adjustments, and specifies how fuel adjustment costs must be calculated for bimonthly or quarterly billing cycles. The bill also prohibits utilities from billing for service older than 12 months, except in cases of fraud, meter tampering, or pending commission proceedings. These changes directly affect residential and commercial utility customers across Pennsylvania.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 1139: An Act providing for extent of cooperation between certain law enforcement agencies and Federal immigration authorities; prohibiting certain acts by law enforcement agencies; and providing for policies limiting assistance with immigration enforcement.

SB 1139, the Police and Community Safety Act, prohibits Pennsylvania state and local law enforcement agencies from using their resources (including funds, facilities, or personnel) to assist federal immigration enforcement. It bans officers from inquiring about an individual's immigration status except when required by federal law (such as for gun purchases under 18 U.S.C. § 922(d)(5)) and prevents agencies from detaining individuals for immigration purposes. The bill aims to build trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement to improve public safety, directly affecting all local police departments, sheriff's offices, and school security in Pennsylvania.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2160: An Act amending the act of June 27, 1996 (P.L.403, No.58), known as the Community and Economic Development Enhancement Act, renaming the Department of Community and Economic Development to the Department of Housing and Community Development; and making a repeal and editorial changes.

HB 2160 renames Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development to the Department of Housing and Community Development. The bill updates the department's name throughout the 1996 Community and Economic Development Enhancement Act to reflect this change, including revisions to the act's title and definitions. These are editorial adjustments that do not alter the department's existing functions, responsibilities, or programs. The change aims to align the department's name with its focus on housing alongside community development.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2164: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for medical assistance for complex care assistant services.

HB 2164 would create a program allowing family members of Pennsylvania medical assistance recipients to become certified complex care assistants. These family members would provide specific medical services at home - such as feeding, catheter care, and medication administration - under a registered nurse's supervision after completing 75 hours of training and passing a competency evaluation. The program targets recipients under 21, those eligible for private duty nursing, or those needing both services for medical reasons, with home health agencies reimbursed at a minimum of $45 per hour. It explicitly requires the services to supplement, not replace, existing private duty nursing under the medical assistance program.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 1671: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commencement of proceedings, providing for restorative justice.

HB 1671 amends Pennsylvania's sentencing laws to require courts to consider restorative justice programs when sentencing individuals convicted of crimes. This directly affects people in Pennsylvania's criminal justice system who are facing sentencing decisions. The bill adds specific provisions requiring judges to evaluate whether restorative justice - where offenders repair harm to victims and communities - can be applied alongside traditional sentencing. It aims to expand judicial options beyond incarceration by formally integrating these community-focused approaches into sentencing considerations.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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