Sign Up
Home › Pennsylvania › Bills
Bills

Pennsylvania Bills

Track legislation and stay informed about the bills that matter to you.

State Legislature US Congress
All 25,815 Active 19,090 In committee 19,070 Passed 5,436 Signed 1,231 Failed 13

Bill results

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 23, 2025

HB 1982: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in 911 emergency communication services, further providing for uniform 911 surcharge and providing for termination; and making a repeal.

HB 1982 standardizes a fee for 911 emergency services across all Pennsylvania counties, replacing inconsistent local charges with a uniform rate collected on phone bills. It establishes a specific end date for the current 911 funding system and repeals outdated provisions in the law. This change directly affects county emergency services providers and phone users who pay the fee. The bill aims to create consistency in how 911 services are funded statewide.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesStandardizes 911 surcharge to fund essential emergency services consistently, creating a uniform tax-based funding mechanism for public safety.90% confidence
Brenda Pugh (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 23, 2025

HB 1991: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for Bilingual Educators Advancement Grant Program.

HB 1991 would amend Pennsylvania's Public School Code to establish a Bilingual Educators Advancement Grant Program. The program would provide state funding to public school districts to support professional development and resources for bilingual educators. This directly affects bilingual teachers and their school districts by creating a new funding stream for advancing their skills in bilingual education. The key mechanism is the allocation of state grants to districts meeting specific criteria, aiming to enhance bilingual education quality.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates state grants for bilingual educator professional development and resources, directly advancing teacher skills and supporting bilingual education programs in K-12 schools.95% confidence
Manny Guzman (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 22, 2025

HB 1976: An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in dispositions independent of letters, family exemption and probate of wills and grant of letters, further providing for payments to family and funeral directors.

HB 1976 updates Pennsylvania's estate law to streamline how certain assets are distributed after someone dies. It allows families to access specific assets (like a home or vehicle) without needing court-appointed probate (dispositions independent of letters), adjusts the amount families can keep without probate (family exemption), and clarifies payment rules for funeral directors from the estate. This directly affects executors, family members handling estates, and funeral service providers. The bill aims to reduce court involvement and costs for smaller estates by changing specific procedural steps in the probate process.
Scott Conklin (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 21, 2025

HB 1973: An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in support matters generally, further providing for paternity; and, in general provisions relating to children and minors, further providing for blood tests to determine paternity.

HB 1973 updates Pennsylvania's state law regarding paternity determination, specifically changing procedures for using blood tests to establish biological fatherhood. It directly affects parents, children, and courts involved in paternity cases where biological relationship is disputed. The bill modifies existing rules to clarify when and how blood tests can be ordered or required to confirm paternity in domestic relations matters. This is a procedural change to existing statutes, not a new benefit or restriction. The bill is currently under review by the Children & Youth committee.
Jim Rigby (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 21, 2025

HB 1975: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of assault of law enforcement officer.

HB 1975 would amend Pennsylvania law to expand assault protections for emergency responders (including police, EMTs, and firefighters) beyond just law enforcement officers. The bill makes discharging a firearm at an emergency responder while they are on duty a first-degree felony (up to 40 years in prison), and intentionally exposing them to bodily fluids (blood, saliva, etc.) a third-degree felony, with a second-degree felony penalty if the fluids come from someone with a reportable disease. It directly affects all emergency responders performing their duties and would change sentencing for these specific assault offenses. The bill is pending in the Judiciary Committee as of its October 2025 introduction.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands felony penalties for assaulting emergency responders, strengthening protections for law enforcement within criminal justice framework95% confidence
Jim Haddock (D) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 21, 2025

SB 1046: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, further providing for automated enforcement of failure to stop for school bus with flashing red lights.

SB 1046 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to add automated enforcement for drivers who fail to stop when a school bus has flashing red lights. The bill directly affects drivers passing school buses in operation, aiming to improve child safety during loading and unloading. Key provisions establish a system using technology (like cameras) to automatically detect and issue citations for violations, supplementing current manual enforcement. This creates a concrete policy change to strengthen enforcement of existing school bus stop laws without altering the underlying requirement for drivers to stop.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enhances student safety during school bus stops, directly protecting children accessing education, thus supporting educational safety and access.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStrengthens school bus safety via automated enforcement, directly enhancing transportation safety standards under vehicle regulations.95% confidence
Lisa Boscola (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 21, 2025

SR 179: A Resolution designating the week of October 20 through 24, 2025, as "School Bus Safety Week" in Pennsylvania.

SR 179 designates the week of October 20-24, 2025, as "School Bus Safety Week" in Pennsylvania. This resolution is a symbolic gesture to promote public awareness of school bus safety, without creating new laws or requirements. It does not directly affect any specific group or mandate actions but encourages community focus on this issue during the designated week.
Scott Martin (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 21, 2025

SB 1072: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for automated red light enforcement systems in certain municipalities.

SB 1072 would allow certain Pennsylvania municipalities to use automated camera systems to enforce red light traffic laws. The bill amends state vehicle code to establish rules for these systems, including where cameras can be placed and how violations are processed. It directly affects local governments that adopt the technology and drivers who run red lights in those areas. The legislation creates a legal framework for automated enforcement without changing existing traffic laws or penalties.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnables automated red light enforcement to enhance traffic safety, aligning with transportation safety standards without altering penalties or funding.90% confidence
Wayne Fontana (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 21, 2025

SB 1018: An Act providing for voluntary mRNA vaccine requirement, for waivers and informed consent, for employer and entity penalties, for Pennsylvania National Guard requirements and for enforcement; and imposing penalties.

SB 1018 would establish a framework for voluntary mRNA vaccine requirements (like those for COVID-19), requiring employers and entities to obtain informed consent and offer waivers for individuals. It outlines specific penalties for employers or entities that fail to comply with these consent and waiver procedures. The bill also includes provisions related to Pennsylvania National Guard requirements for vaccine distribution or enforcement, though details are limited in the current context. This legislation directly affects employers, healthcare entities, and individuals receiving mRNA vaccines in Pennsylvania, focusing on consent processes rather than mandating vaccination. The bill is currently pending referral to the Health & Human Services committee for further review.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareVoluntary mRNA requirements with informed consent and waivers protect patient rights and access, aligning with healthcare support indicators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires employer consent/waivers for vaccine mandates, protecting worker autonomy in workplace health policies per bill's informed consent provisions.85% confidence
Doug Mastriano (R)
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 21, 2025

SB 71: An Act designating the Pennsylvania Judicial Center as the Chief Justice Robert N. C. Nix, Jr. Judicial Center; and imposing duties on the Department of General Services.

This bill renames Pennsylvania's Harrisburg judicial building as the "Chief Justice Robert N. C. Nix, Jr. Judicial Center." It directly affects the building itself and requires the Department of General Services to install plaques or markers with the new name. The key provision is the mandatory installation of signage, with no substantive policy changes or new legal requirements beyond the naming designation. The bill has no impact on laws, services, or citizens' rights - it is purely a ceremonial renaming.
Sharif Street (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 21, 2025

SB 1071: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abuse of office, providing for the offense of criminal concealment by law enforcement officer; and, in municipal police education and training, providing for visible badge requirement.

SB 1071 creates a new criminal offense for Pennsylvania law enforcement officers who conceal misconduct related to their duties. It amends statutes to define "criminal concealment" as intentionally hiding evidence or obstructing investigations into officer misconduct. The bill also requires municipal police officers to wear clearly visible badges during all training sessions. These changes directly affect police officers in Pennsylvania's municipal departments and aim to increase transparency in law enforcement conduct.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offense for law enforcement concealment of misconduct and mandates visible badges, directly enhancing police accountability and transparency in criminal justice operations.95% confidence
Amanda Cappelletti (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 21, 2025

SR 178: A Resolution designating the week of November 23 through 29, 2025, as "Pennsylvania Week of Prayer and Thanksgiving."

This resolution designates the week of November 23-29, 2025, as "Pennsylvania Week of Prayer and Thanksgiving." It is a ceremonial measure with no binding legal effect, intended to recognize and encourage observance of this period. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvania state government and citizens by formally acknowledging this week for prayer and thanksgiving activities. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or impact specific groups or programs.
Doug Mastriano (R) · 17 co-sponsors
Showing 1,549 to 1,560 of 19,070 bills
Previous 1 … 129 130 131 … 1,590 Next