Pennsylvania Bills

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 855: An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to taxation and assessments, further providing for abatement of certain interest and penalty.

HB 855 amends Pennsylvania's municipal tax laws to allow local governments to waive certain interest and penalties for late payments of property taxes or assessments. It directly affects property owners who fall behind on municipal tax payments by providing municipalities with clearer authority to reduce financial penalties. The bill's key provision establishes specific procedures for municipalities to approve these waivers without requiring additional state approval. This change aims to simplify debt resolution for taxpayers while giving local governments more flexibility in managing collections. The bill remains pending in the Finance Committee as of October 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 2001: An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for incarcerated students; and abrogating a regulation.

HB 2001 amends Pennsylvania's education laws to establish educational opportunities for students incarcerated in state facilities. It directly affects incarcerated individuals in Pennsylvania prisons by requiring educational programming access. The bill removes an existing regulation (abrogating it) to enable this change, though specific program details aren't outlined in the title. This focuses on policy changes to integrate incarcerated students into the state's education framework.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Education

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 2000: An Act providing for Pennsylvania and National Medal of Honor Highway; and making a repeal.

HB 2000 designates a specific section of highway in Pennsylvania as the "Pennsylvania and National Medal of Honor Highway" to honor Medal of Honor recipients. It directly affects the highway corridor by renaming it, replacing a previous designation. The bill's key provision is the repeal of the prior highway name, formally establishing this new commemorative name through legislative action. This is a ceremonial measure with no funding or policy changes beyond the highway's official designation.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Parke Wentling (R) · 32 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 1974: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, establishing the Contingency Management Support Grant Program.

HB 1974 creates a new Contingency Management Support Grant Program within the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. The bill establishes a mechanism for distributing grants to support substance use disorder treatment programs that use evidence-based contingency management approaches (like providing rewards for treatment adherence). This program directly affects licensed treatment providers and individuals receiving substance use disorder services by providing funding for these specific support services. The bill amends the 1929 Administrative Code to authorize this grant program under the department's existing authority.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 1990: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in special funds, further providing for expiration.

HB 1990 amends the state's Fiscal Code to adjust expiration rules for certain special funds established under the law. It directly affects how these designated state funds, used for specific purposes like infrastructure or education programs, must be renewed or terminated. The bill changes the process for these funds to expire automatically unless formally extended by the legislature. Currently, the bill has been re-committed to the Appropriations committee for further review.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 305: An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for coverage for insulin.

HB 305 requires health insurance policies to cover insulin, directly affecting people with diabetes who rely on this medication. It amends the 1921 Insurance Company Law to mandate that casualty insurance plans include insulin coverage without excessive cost-sharing. The key provision eliminates gaps where insulin might previously have been excluded or subject to high out-of-pocket costs. This policy change applies to all insurers offering casualty coverage under the amended law. The bill is currently pending before the Insurance committee.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Jeanne McNeill (D) · 28 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 29, 2025

SB 1081: An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions and for restricted activities, providing for gift ban and for gift ban exceptions and further providing for statement of financial interests.

SB 1081 updates Pennsylvania's ethics rules for public officials by revising definitions, restricting certain activities, and strengthening gift rules. It directly affects state legislators, agency employees, and other public officers who must file financial disclosures. Key provisions include a general ban on gifts from lobbyists or contractors (with limited exceptions), clearer rules on restricted activities, and updated requirements for filing statements of financial interests. The bill aims to clarify and tighten transparency standards for public officials' financial dealings.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 29, 2025

SR 187: A Resolution recognizing the month of November 2025 as "Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates November 2025 as "Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It serves as a ceremonial recognition to highlight epilepsy awareness efforts within the state, without creating new laws or altering policies. The resolution was referred to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee on October 29, 2025.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 2002: An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists; providing for form of compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Compact.

HB 2002 would allow Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, a multi-state agreement designed to simplify licensing for school psychologists working across state lines. The bill directly affects school psychologists seeking employment in multiple states and requires Pennsylvania’s Governor and Secretary of the Commonwealth to adopt the compact’s terms and implement its provisions. Key mechanisms include standardizing licensing requirements so that psychologists licensed in one compact state can practice in others without additional exams or paperwork. This would streamline mobility for professionals while maintaining consistent practice standards across participating states.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 1924: An Act providing for Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission oversight of load forecasting, for access to confidential contracts and information and for annual report.

HB 1924 requires Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission (PUC) to oversee utilities' electricity demand forecasts (load forecasting) and mandates that utilities provide the PUC with access to confidential contracts and information. It also requires utilities to submit annual reports detailing their forecasting methods and data. The bill directly affects electric and gas utilities operating in Pennsylvania by increasing PUC transparency and oversight of their planning processes. These provisions aim to ensure accurate forecasting and accountability in utility operations without specifying cost impacts or outcomes.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 28, 2025

HB 1998: An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for schedule of compensation; and, in Uninsured Employers Guaranty Fund, further providing for claims.

HB 1998 amends Pennsylvania's 1915 Workers' Compensation Act to update the schedule of compensation rates for injured workers and adjust procedures for handling claims through the Uninsured Employers Guaranty Fund. It directly affects Pennsylvania workers who suffer work-related injuries and employers required to carry workers' compensation insurance. Key provisions include revising the compensation amounts based on injury severity and clarifying how the Uninsured Employers Fund processes claims when an employer lacks coverage. The bill focuses on updating the legal framework for payments, not on new benefits or eligibility rules.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 28, 2025

HB 1977: An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of certain agencies of the Executive Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

HB 1977 provides funding from the state's General Fund to cover the operating expenses of specific state agencies for the 2025-2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026), including bills from the previous year that were unpaid as of June 30, 2025. It directly affects state agencies within the Executive Department that rely on this annual budget allocation for their day-to-day operations. The bill establishes the specific monetary amounts allocated to each agency for their fiscal year expenses, ensuring they have the necessary resources to function. This is a standard budget bill, not a policy change affecting the public or businesses.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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