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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 16, 2025

HB 1954: An Act providing for a moratorium on the privatization of public water and wastewater systems; establishing the Water Utility Reform Working Group; and making a repeal relating to valuation of acquired water and wastewater systems.

HB 1954 temporarily halts the privatization of public water and wastewater systems owned by municipalities. It creates a Water Utility Reform Working Group to develop long-term solutions for public water management. The bill also repeals a specific rule about valuing water systems acquired by public entities. This directly affects cities and towns operating public water services, preventing private companies from taking over these systems while the working group develops reforms.

Topics ✓ Environment

Danilo Burgos (D) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 16, 2025

HR 344: A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to exercise its constitutional oversight authority to obtain and release all records related to Jeffrey Epstein for the benefit of the public.

HR 344 is a resolution urging Congress to use its constitutional oversight powers to obtain and publicly release all records related to Jeffrey Epstein. It directly addresses the U.S. Congress, requesting action to make these records available to the public. The key mechanism is a formal call for Congress to exercise its authority to compel the release of such records, rather than creating new legal requirements. This is a procedural resolution, not a bill with binding effects.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 16, 2025

HB 1943: 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, further providing for automatic external defibrillators, providing for automated external defibrillators and training, further providing for sudden cardiac arrest and electrocardiogram testing and providing for electrocardiogram testing for interscholastic athletics; and, in terms and courses of study, further providing for cardiopulmonary resuscitation education.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's school health requirements to require automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in all public schools. It mandates CPR training for school staff and adds electrocardiogram (ECG) testing for student athletes before participating in interscholastic sports. The law directly affects public schools, staff, and student athletes by establishing new health safety protocols for sudden cardiac arrest prevention. Key provisions include equipping schools with AEDs, requiring staff CPR certification, and implementing ECG screenings for athletic eligibility. The bill was referred to the Education committee on October 16, 2025.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 1051: An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the PA Licensure Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the compact.

SB 1051 would authorize Pennsylvania to join the PA Licensure Interstate Compact, allowing licensed professionals (like nurses, engineers, or therapists) to practice across state lines more easily. The bill establishes the legal form of the compact and requires the Governor and Secretary of the Commonwealth to adopt it. Key provisions include creating a streamlined process for out-of-state license recognition and requiring the state to meet specific standards for participating states. This directly affects Pennsylvania-licensed professionals seeking work in other compact states and the state agencies managing professional licensing.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 1043: An Act amending the act of March 20, 2002 (P.L.154, No.13), known as the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act, in administrative provisions, further providing for continuing medical education.

SB 1043 amends Pennsylvania's MCare Act to update administrative rules for continuing medical education requirements. It directly affects licensed healthcare professionals who must complete ongoing training to maintain their credentials under the MCare framework. The bill modifies how these education requirements are administered, ensuring alignment with current medical practice standards. This change streamlines compliance without altering the core purpose of the MCare Act.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 1052: An Act establishing the Grandfamily Assistance Program and the Grandfamily Assistance Program Fund; providing for grants to area agencies on aging; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Aging.

SB 1052 establishes the Grandfamily Assistance Program and a dedicated fund to provide financial support to grandparents and other relatives raising grandchildren (referred to as "grandfamilies"). The bill directs the Department of Aging to administer the fund and provide grants to local area agencies on aging, which will deliver support services like counseling, respite care, and resource coordination to eligible grandfamilies. It creates a new state-funded program specifically targeting kinship caregivers who lack formal custody. The bill does not specify exact service details but mandates the Department of Aging to define eligibility and program implementation.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 1042: An Act amending Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority, further providing for grant applications and process.

SB 1042 updates the process for applying for broadband development grants through Pennsylvania's Broadband Development Authority. It modifies how grant applications are submitted and reviewed under state law, specifically amending Title 64 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. The bill directly affects entities seeking funding to expand broadband infrastructure in underserved areas. This change streamlines the application procedure but does not alter grant eligibility criteria or funding amounts.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 1048: An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for issuance of permits in environmental justice areas.

SB 1048 amends Pennsylvania's environmental permit process to specifically address areas designated as "environmental justice areas" - communities historically burdened by pollution. The bill requires state agencies to consider environmental justice impacts when reviewing and issuing permits for new or modified facilities in these areas. Key provisions include mandating additional public input and environmental assessments during permit applications within designated zones. This change directly affects developers seeking permits and residents in communities identified as environmental justice areas under state law. The bill aims to integrate equity considerations into routine permitting decisions.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 1047: An Act providing for a full and independent investigation into a use of deadly force by a police officer.

SB 1047 would require an independent investigation into any use of deadly force by a police officer. The investigation must be conducted by a third-party entity separate from the officer's department to ensure impartiality. This applies to all law enforcement officers in the state and mandates this external review for every such incident. The key provision changes the standard procedure by removing the investigation from the involved department's control.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 1049: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in certificate of title and security interests, further providing for transfer to vehicle salvage dealer and for transfer to scrap metal processor.

SB 1049 updates Pennsylvania's vehicle title transfer rules for salvage and scrap processing. It clarifies procedures when vehicles are sold to salvage dealers or scrap metal processors, specifically addressing how ownership transfers occur. The bill also adjusts how security interests (like liens) are handled during these transfers, ensuring clearer processes for dealers, processors, and vehicle owners. This directly affects businesses in the salvage and scrap industries and individuals selling damaged or end-of-life vehicles.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SR 173: A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Down Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

SR 173 designates October 2025 as "Down Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania through a formal legislative resolution. This resolution does not create new laws or obligations but serves as a symbolic recognition to promote public awareness and support for individuals with Down syndrome. The resolution was referred to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee on October 15, 2025, as part of the legislative process.

Scott Martin (R) · 18 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SR 174: A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to establish a centralized, secure and streamlined national database or comparable system to share wage, employment, unemployment compensation and other relevant eligibility data with the states.

SR 174 is a non-binding resolution urging Congress to create a centralized national system for sharing wage, employment, unemployment compensation, and related eligibility data with states. It directly affects state agencies that administer programs like unemployment benefits, as they would receive standardized data to determine applicant eligibility. The resolution proposes a secure, streamlined federal database to replace current fragmented state-level data collection. This is a procedural request to Congress, not a law that would change existing policies or programs.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment