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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Dec 4, 2025

SR 201: A Resolution designating the day before Thanksgiving, the Sunday after Christmas and New Year's Day, at 6 p.m., as a time to ring bells throughout this Commonwealth for five minutes as a sign of thanks, praise and unity.

This Senate Resolution (SR 201) designates three specific times for symbolic bell ringing: the day before Thanksgiving, the Sunday after Christmas, and New Year's Day at 6 p.m. for five minutes. It calls for voluntary bell ringing across Pennsylvania as a gesture of "thanks, praise and unity" during these times. The resolution has no legal effect or requirements - it is purely ceremonial and does not impose obligations on any individuals, organizations, or government entities. It serves as a symbolic invitation for communities to participate in a shared moment of reflection.
Pat Stefano (R)
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Dec 4, 2025

SB 1104: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in primary and election expenses, further providing for reporting by candidate and political committees and other persons and for late filing fee and certificate of filing.

SB 1104 amends Pennsylvania's Election Code to adjust deadlines for reporting election spending by candidates and political committees. It requires statewide candidates to file two pre-election reports (50 days and 15 days before an election) and all other candidates to file one report (15 days before). The bill also replaces the previous per-day late filing fee with a flat $250 fee for any report filed after the deadline, which must be paid personally by the candidate or treasurer and cannot be covered by campaign funds. These changes apply to reports for elections held after the first primary, general, municipal, or special election following the bill's effective date (60 days after passage).
Lisa Boscola (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Dec 4, 2025

SB 1098: An Act amending Title 26 (Eminent Domain) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in procedure to condemn, providing for advance notice to condemnee; in just compensation and measure of damages, further providing for measure of damages, for contiguous tracts and unity of use, for limited reimbursement of appraisal, attorney and engineering fees and for delay compensation; and, in special damages for displacement, further providing for moving and related expenses of displaced persons.

SB 1098 amends Pennsylvania's eminent domain law to require government agencies taking property to provide property owners with a 30-day written notice before filing a declaration of taking. This notice must detail the proposed taking, project purpose, and owner rights - including reimbursement options for appraisal, legal, and engineering fees. The bill also adjusts compensation calculations by disregarding value reductions from conservation easements or agricultural designations and treats contiguous or unified-use properties as a single parcel for damage assessment. These changes directly affect property owners facing condemnation and aim to increase transparency in the eminent domain process.
Kristin Phillips-Hill (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Dec 4, 2025

SB 1103: An Act providing for State aid requirement for libraries relating to book removal and for prohibited removal of instructional materials and voluntary inquiry materials in public school entities.

SB 1103 requires Pennsylvania public libraries and school libraries to adopt a policy against removing books or materials due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval to qualify for state aid, either by adopting the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights or creating a written policy. The bill prohibits public schools from removing required classroom materials or non-required materials (such as books for independent reading) for reasons including an author's race, gender identity, sexual orientation, political views, or content related to student educational needs. It specifically bans removals based on school board or complainant discomfort, personal morality, or religious views. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits removing educational materials based on author's race/gender identity, protecting curriculum access and academic freedom in schools.95% confidence
Amanda Cappelletti (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Dec 4, 2025

SR 202: A Resolution recognizing December 13, 2025, as "Wreaths Across America Day" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania Senate resolution (SR 202) formally recognizes December 13, 2025, as "Wreaths Across America Day" within the state. It honors the Wreaths Across America project, which coordinates nationwide wreath-laying ceremonies at veterans' gravesites to "Remember, Honor and Teach." The resolution encourages all Pennsylvania residents to participate in this volunteer effort and reflect on veterans' service and sacrifices. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic observance.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransResolution formally recognizes veterans' service through designated day for wreath-laying ceremonies, directly aligning with 'Remember, Honor and Teach' mission to honor sacrifices.90% confidence
Devlin Robinson (R) · 20 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 3, 2025

HB 2073: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commercial drivers, further providing for disqualification; in general provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for obedience to traffic-control devices; and imposing penalties.

HB 2073 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to increase penalties for commercial drivers who disobey traffic-control devices like stop signs or traffic lights. A commercial driver faces a lifetime disqualification from operating commercial vehicles for a third or subsequent violation. For each violation, the driver must pay a $1,000 fine for a first offense or $5,000 for subsequent offenses, and their employer must pay an additional $1,000 (first offense) or $5,000 (subsequent offenses). Fines collected under this law will partially fund the Public Transportation Trust Fund.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for commercial drivers violating traffic signals, enhancing road safety through stricter enforcement of traffic-control devices.95% confidence
Eddie Pashinski (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 3, 2025

HB 2075: An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for reentry supervision.

HB 2075 amends Pennsylvania's prison and parole laws to clarify who must undergo reentry supervision after release from prison. It specifies that reentry supervision does not apply to individuals sentenced to death, life imprisonment, those ineligible for parole, or people subject to mandatory probation for certain sexual offenses. This change affects the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole by narrowing the scope of its oversight to specific offenders. The bill aims to define reentry supervision requirements more precisely for eligible individuals.
Marty Causer (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 3, 2025

HB 2078: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in financial responsibility, further providing for special provisions relating to premiums.

HB 2078 limits annual premium increases for private passenger auto insurance in Pennsylvania. It prohibits insurers from raising premiums by more than 5% annually for policyholders without certain traffic violations (listed in Section 1535 of the law). This applies to all policies offered, issued, or renewed in Pennsylvania after the law takes effect. The bill directly affects auto insurance customers by capping annual rate hikes for those with clean driving records.
Greg Scott (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 376: A Resolution urging the President and Congress of the United States to address the critical issue of veteran suicides by ensuring that the Department of Veterans Affairs provides comprehensive and accurate data to inform effective prevention strategies, thereby honoring the sacrifices of all who have served.

This Pennsylvania House resolution (HR 376) urges the federal government to require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include National Guard and Reserve veterans' suicides in its annual suicide prevention reports. Currently, VA reports exclude these veterans due to service criteria (like 90 consecutive days of active duty), and misclassify some deaths, creating inaccurate data. The resolution demands the VA adopt comprehensive data collection to better understand suicide risks and develop effective prevention strategies for all veterans. It specifically calls for including National Guard/Reserve suicides and correcting misclassified deaths in VA reports.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill demands VA include National Guard/Reserve suicides in data for prevention strategies, directly strengthening mental health services through accurate data collection for veteran care.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill demands VA include National Guard/Reserve veterans in suicide data, correcting exclusion that creates inaccurate reports and hinders prevention strategies, directly advancing veteran healthcare access and safety.95% confidence
Jill Cooper (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 3, 2025

HB 2074: An Act amending Title 25 (Elections) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in voter registration, further providing for residence of electors; and, in uniform military and overseas voters, further providing for definitions.

HB 2074 amends Pennsylvania’s election laws to clarify voter residency rules for military personnel, state/federal employees, and overseas voters. It ensures military members and their spouses (employed by federal/state governments) retain voting registration in their prior Pennsylvania district without needing a street address, while requiring annual verification of employment status. The bill also tightens the definition of "overseas voter" to require that such voters have a parent or guardian who last resided in Pennsylvania before leaving the U.S. These changes directly affect active-duty military, government employees, and U.S. citizens born abroad with Pennsylvania ties.
Tim Brennan (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 3, 2025

HB 2077: An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in parking authorities, providing for parking tickets.

HB 2077 limits parking enforcement in Pennsylvania by prohibiting municipalities, parking authorities, or the Commonwealth from issuing more than one parking ticket per vehicle per day. It also requires a 14-day grace period before fines can be applied for overdue tickets and mandates municipal approval for changes to parking rates or enforcement hours. The bill bans performance-based pay raises, bonuses, or financial incentives for employees tied to the number of tickets issued. These provisions directly affect drivers receiving parking citations, local governments managing parking, and contracted parking enforcement companies. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.
Joe McAndrew (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 377: A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct an effectiveness and results audit and issue a report on all existing incentives for public school district consolidation and sharing of services, and to make recommendations related to incentivizing the reorganization, consolidation and shared services of school districts of a specific enrollment size.

This resolution directs Pennsylvania's Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to audit all current incentives for public school district consolidation and shared services. The audit will examine why these incentives aren't being used (as no districts have voluntarily consolidated since 2009), review other states' approaches, and assess how to better incentivize consolidation for districts of specific enrollment sizes. The committee must issue a report with findings and recommendations to the General Assembly within one year. This process does not create new policies but aims to inform future decisions about school district reorganization.
Greg Scott (D) · 6 co-sponsors
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