Pennsylvania Bills

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 21, 2025

HR 351: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report with recommendations for an updated statutory and regulatory framework for electric bicycles.

HR 351 is a resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study current electric bicycle regulations and develop recommendations for updating the state's legal and regulatory framework. It does not change existing laws but requires a formal study to identify necessary updates for e-bike rules. The Commission's report would propose specific changes to statutes and regulations governing e-bike operation, safety, and use. This resolution directly affects future regulatory decisions by state agencies and local governments managing e-bike policies.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Joe Webster (D) · 18 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 20, 2025

HR 349: A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to require all states to permanently observe daylight saving time year-round.

HR 349 is a resolution urging Congress to pass a law requiring all states to permanently observe daylight saving time (DST) year-round, eliminating the need to switch clocks twice a year. It directly affects all 50 U.S. states and their residents by proposing a permanent change to the current timekeeping system. The resolution itself does not change the law but calls on Congress to enact legislation making year-round DST the standard. This would mean states would no longer revert to standard time in the fall, keeping clocks one hour ahead of standard time all year.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 20, 2025

HB 1969: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in motorcycles, further providing for motorcycle safety education program.

HB 1969 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to update the motorcycle safety education program. It modifies requirements for motorcycle safety training, specifically affecting new motorcycle riders who must complete the program before obtaining a license. The bill adds provisions to strengthen the curriculum and ensure consistent training standards across the state. This change directly impacts individuals seeking motorcycle operator licenses in Pennsylvania. The legislation is currently under review by the Transportation committee.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 17, 2025

SB 1056: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for gun violence task forces.

SB 1056 would create regional gun violence task forces within Pennsylvania, requiring local law enforcement agencies to collaborate with community organizations to address firearm-related crimes. The bill amends Title 18 of Pennsylvania's laws to establish these task forces, focusing on preventing and investigating gun violence in high-risk areas. It directly affects law enforcement agencies, community groups, and residents in communities experiencing elevated firearm crime. The key mechanism involves mandating task force formation and coordination to develop localized prevention strategies and improve data sharing. The bill is currently referred to the Judiciary Committee for further consideration.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 17, 2025

SB 1054: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, providing for use and maintenance of opioid antagonists.

SB 1054 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require Pennsylvania public schools to maintain opioid antagonists (medicines like naloxone) for emergency use and to train designated staff on their administration. It directly affects schools, students, and school personnel by mandating access to these life-saving medications during opioid overdose emergencies. The key provision establishes that schools must have opioid antagonists available, store them securely, and ensure staff are trained to use them promptly. This policy change updates school health protocols to address the opioid crisis, focusing on immediate response capabilities within school settings.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 17, 2025

HB 1965: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for certification of community paramedicine providers, for community paramedicine service coverage by casualty insurance carriers and for medical assistance reimbursement.

HB 1965 establishes a certification process for community paramedicine providers in Pennsylvania, requiring them to meet state standards to deliver certain medical services. It mandates that casualty insurance carriers cover community paramedicine services in their policies and requires state medical assistance programs to reimburse providers for these services. The bill directly affects community paramedicine providers (who must certify), insurance companies (who must provide coverage), and state health programs (which must pay for covered services). These changes aim to formalize and expand access to community-based emergency medical care through standardized provider qualifications and insurance coverage.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 17, 2025

HB 1960: An Act providing for an exemption to a business income and receipts tax imposed by a city of the first class.

The bill provides a tax exemption for certain businesses subject to a city of the first class's business income and receipts tax. It directly affects businesses operating within designated cities that impose this specific tax. The context does not specify the exact scope of the exemption (e.g., business types, tax rate thresholds, or duration), so key mechanisms cannot be detailed. As a procedural tax exemption measure, it does not describe specific policy changes beyond creating the exemption framework. More details about the exemption's terms are needed for a complete summary.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 17, 2025

HB 1962: An Act prohibiting State agencies from providing funding and contracting with a person who provides or is affiliated with another person who provides abortion-related activities; requiring a person enrolled in a medical assistance program to attest that the person is not engaging in abortion-related activities; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services.

HB 1962 prohibits state agencies from providing funding or entering contracts with individuals or entities that provide or are affiliated with abortion-related activities. It requires people enrolled in medical assistance programs to certify they are not engaging in such activities. The bill also mandates the Department of Human Services to establish procedures for verifying these attestations and enforcing the restrictions. These provisions directly impact state-funded programs, healthcare providers receiving state contracts, and medical assistance beneficiaries. The bill is currently under review by the Health committee.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 17, 2025

SB 1011: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for legislative districts.

SB 1011 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would change how Pennsylvania's legislative districts are established. It directly affects how state House and Senate districts are drawn, potentially impacting redistricting processes. The bill's key mechanism is proposing a specific amendment to the state constitution regarding district boundaries, though the exact changes to districting rules are not detailed in the provided context. As a procedural constitutional amendment, this resolution does not create new laws but seeks to alter the foundational framework for districting.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 17, 2025

SB 1066: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for student fitness assessment.

SB 1066 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code of 1949 to require public schools to implement standardized student fitness assessments. The bill directly affects K-12 students in Pennsylvania public schools by mandating these assessments as part of the curriculum. Key provisions establish specific fitness assessment standards and procedures for schools to follow. This change updates the existing code to include physical fitness requirements without altering other academic or administrative structures.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 17, 2025

HB 1955: An Act amending Titles 44 (Law and Justice) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, codifying prohibition on political subdivisions and Commonwealth agencies imposing quotas on the issuance of citations for certain offenses and prohibiting the practice of station averaging; in licensing of drivers, further providing for schedule of convictions and points; in rules of the road in general, providing for radar enforcement systems pilot program; and making a repeal.

HB 1955 prohibits local governments and state agencies in Pennsylvania from setting targets for issuing traffic citations (quotas) or spreading citation numbers across police stations (station averaging). It also changes how traffic violations affect driver license points and establishes a pilot program testing radar enforcement systems on roads. The bill directly affects local police departments, state agencies, and drivers by altering citation practices and licensing consequences. It codifies existing restrictions on citation quotas while adding new rules for radar use, without changing traffic laws themselves.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Transportation

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 17, 2025

HB 1958: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to civil actions and proceedings, further providing for comparative negligence.

HB 1958 amends Pennsylvania's civil procedure law to adjust how comparative negligence is applied in court cases. It directly affects plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury or property damage lawsuits where fault is shared between parties. The bill's specific provisions relate to how a plaintiff's percentage of fault reduces their recoverable damages under the state's comparative negligence framework. However, the provided context does not include the bill's exact language or specific changes to the existing law, only its title and referral to committee. For concrete details on the proposed changes, the full bill text would be required.

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