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

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 17, 2025

HB 1959: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 25405, carrying Pennsylvania Route 346 over Willow Creek in Corydon Township, McKean County, as the Private First Class Bruce A. Cobb Memorial Bridge; and making a repeal.

HB 1959 designates a specific bridge (Pennsylvania Route 346 over Willow Creek in Corydon Township, McKean County) as the "Private First Class Bruce A. Cobb Memorial Bridge." This bill directly affects the official name of that bridge and its location. The key provision is renaming the bridge for military honors, with a repeal provision likely removing any prior designation. It is a procedural memorial bill with no policy changes beyond the bridge's official name.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 17, 2025

SB 1069: An Act establishing the Keystone Saves Program, the Keystone Saves Program Fund, the Keystone Saves Program Administrative Fund and the Keystone Saves Program Advisory Board; and providing for powers and duties of the Treasury Department and the Department of Labor and Industry, for investment and fiduciary responsibilities and for program implementation.

SB 1069 establishes the Keystone Saves Program, a savings initiative designed to help Pennsylvania residents build financial security, particularly low-to-moderate income earners. It creates two dedicated funds (the Program Fund for participant savings and the Administrative Fund for operations), an Advisory Board for guidance, and assigns specific responsibilities to the Treasury Department (managing funds) and the Department of Labor and Industry (overseeing program implementation). The bill outlines how the program will operate, including investment rules and oversight mechanisms to ensure funds are managed responsibly for participant benefit.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 17, 2025

SB 1067: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in epinephrine auto-injector entities, further providing for definitions and for epinephrine auto-injectors for authorized entities; and making an editorial change.

SB 1067 updates Pennsylvania law to allow schools, childcare centers, and other authorized public entities to keep epinephrine auto-injectors (like EpiPens) on hand for severe allergic reactions. It clarifies definitions of "authorized entities" and establishes procedures for these locations to stock, access, and use the devices without requiring individual prescriptions for each potential user. The bill directly affects facilities where people with allergies may be present, improving immediate response during emergencies. This change focuses on practical access to life-saving treatment in public settings.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 17, 2025

SB 1041: 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.

SB 1041 amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to expand public assistance coverage for complex care assistant services. It directly affects individuals requiring long-term, specialized personal care due to disabilities or chronic conditions. The bill establishes a new provision requiring the state to provide medical assistance for these services under the public assistance program. This changes existing coverage by explicitly including complex care assistants, who help with daily living tasks like bathing, feeding, and medication management. The bill is currently pending in the Health & Human Services committee.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 17, 2025

SB 1065: An Act amending Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in entities generally, further providing for requirements for names generally; and abrogating a regulation.

SB 1065 amends Pennsylvania's business name requirements under Title 15 of the state statutes, updating how corporations and other entities must register or change their names. It specifically removes an existing regulation that previously governed business naming practices. This change directly affects businesses registering new names or modifying current names in Pennsylvania. The key mechanism is the update to statutory rules replacing the old regulation, streamlining the naming process for business entities.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 17, 2025

SB 1045: An Act amending the act of December 17, 1959 (P.L.1913, No.694), known as the Equal Pay Law, providing for pay ranges.

SB 1045 amends the Equal Pay Law to require employers to disclose salary ranges for all open positions in job postings. This directly affects employers who hire new employees, mandating transparency about potential compensation before interviews. The key provision requires listing the full salary range (not just a minimum) when advertising job openings. The bill aims to reduce wage discrimination by giving job seekers clear information about pay before applying.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 17, 2025

SB 1044: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for connected vehicle service and remote access and tracking.

SB 1044 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to establish rules for connected vehicle features like remote locking, tracking, and diagnostics. It requires manufacturers to obtain clear user consent before sharing vehicle data and implement security measures to protect privacy. The bill directly affects vehicle owners who use connected services and automakers selling vehicles in Pennsylvania. Key provisions set standards for data handling, ensuring users control their information while enabling new vehicle technologies.

Topics ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 17, 2025

SB 1055: An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further providing for pharmacy technician and pharmacy technician trainee registration, qualifications and supervision; providing for administration of injectable medications, biologicals and immunizations, for clinical laboratory certificate and for report on pharmacy-administered vaccines; and making a repeal.

SB 1055 updates Pennsylvania's Pharmacy Act to modernize requirements for pharmacy technicians and trainees, including registration, qualifications, and supervision standards. It specifically adds provisions allowing pharmacy technicians to administer injectable medications, biologicals, and vaccines under pharmacist supervision, and requires pharmacies to report vaccine administration data. This directly affects pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, and patients receiving vaccines or medications in pharmacy settings. The bill aims to clarify roles and reporting for pharmacy-based vaccine services while maintaining pharmacist oversight.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 17, 2025

HB 1956: 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.

HB 1956 amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act by updating key definitions within the law. This change directly affects how the Act's anti-discrimination protections are interpreted and applied in cases involving protected characteristics. The bill focuses solely on clarifying terminology, without introducing new restrictions or requirements. It is currently in the early stage of the legislative process, having been referred to the State Government committee on October 17, 2025.

Jamie Walsh (R) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 17, 2025

HB 1968: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities, providing for personal rights; and prescribing penalties.

HB 1968 proposes to amend Pennsylvania's Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) to clarify and expand legal rights for individuals in court proceedings, while establishing penalties for violations of these rights. It directly affects people involved in judicial cases, including plaintiffs, defendants, and legal entities, by altering the scope of their legal protections and consequences for breaches. The bill's key mechanism involves updating statutory language to define specific personal rights and prescribe enforcement penalties, though the exact rights and penalty levels are not detailed in the title. Without the full bill text, precise policy changes cannot be described beyond the title's scope.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Chris Pielli (D) · 33 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 16, 2025

HB 1940: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Fish PA plate.

HB 1940 would establish a new specialty license plate option called the "Fish PA plate" for vehicle registration in Pennsylvania. This plate would be available to Pennsylvania residents who choose to purchase it as part of their vehicle registration process. The bill amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to add this plate as an official registration option. The specific fees or revenue allocation for the plate are not detailed in the provided context.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 16, 2025

HR 343: A Resolution supporting an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish that election spending may be regulated to ensure that every resident may exercise the rights to free speech, political participation and meaningful representation, and to protect republican self-government and federalism.

This resolution (HR 343) supports a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow Congress to regulate election spending. It aims to enable laws limiting campaign contributions and expenditures to protect residents' rights to free speech, political participation, and meaningful representation, while also safeguarding federalism and republican self-government. As a resolution, it does not create new law but expresses congressional support for this amendment to the Constitution. The bill was recently referred to the Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations committee.