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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SR 175: A Resolution designating October 13, 2025, as "Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates October 13, 2025, as "Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. It serves as a symbolic recognition to honor individuals affected by metastatic breast cancer and raise public awareness within the state, without creating new laws or allocating funding.
Chris Gebhard (R) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 1039: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, further providing for definitions and for student supports and providing for the Pennsylvania Mental Health First Aid Training Program; and, in school safety and security, further providing for the School Safety and Security Grant Program.

SB 1039 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to enhance student supports and school safety. It creates a new Pennsylvania Mental Health First Aid Training Program for school staff and updates the School Safety and Security Grant Program to fund safety improvements. The bill directly affects public schools, teachers, and students by requiring mental health training for staff and providing grant opportunities for school safety projects. These changes aim to improve student well-being and school safety infrastructure through concrete program additions.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates mental health training for staff and funds school safety grants to improve student well-being and school environment per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates mandatory mental health training for school staff, directly advancing mental health services in schools per bill's explicit language.95% confidence
Patty Kim (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 10, 2025

HB 1937: An Act amending Title 25 (Elections) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in voter registration, further providing for government agencies.

HB 1937 requires specific Pennsylvania government agencies to provide voter registration services during routine interactions. It mandates that offices offering public assistance, county clerk services (including marriage licenses), disability programs, hunting/fishing license applications, and military recruitment centers must offer voter registration forms or assistance. The bill expands existing voter registration opportunities by adding these service points to the list of locations where citizens can register or update their voter information. This directly affects Pennsylvanians visiting these agencies, making voter registration more accessible during existing government interactions. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.
David Rowe (R) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 10, 2025

HB 23: An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions and for minimum wages; providing for eligibility and coverage; further providing for exemptions, for duty of employer, for enforcement and rules and regulations and for civil actions; and repealing provisions relating to preemption.

HB 23 amends the 1968 Minimum Wage Act to update definitions, eligibility, exemptions, employer duties, enforcement procedures, and related rules. It would directly affect workers and employers covered under the current minimum wage law in the state. The bill also repeals certain provisions related to preemption. Specific policy changes or new requirements are not detailed in the provided context.
Chris Rabb (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 10, 2025

HB 1939: 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 fee schedule rates.

HB 1939 amends the Human Services Code to establish new fee schedule rates for public assistance programs. It directly affects healthcare and social service providers who deliver services through state-funded public assistance programs. The bill's key provision sets standardized payment rates that these providers will receive for specific services. This change aims to update reimbursement structures within the existing public assistance framework. The bill was recently referred to the Human Services committee for further review.
Jessica Benham (D) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 1856: An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in roads, streets, bridges and highways, providing for mowing operations.

HB 1856 amends Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code to add specific requirements for mowing roadside vegetation on township roads, streets, bridges, and highways. It directly affects second-class townships by mandating standardized mowing procedures, including timing and safety protocols. The bill establishes clear operational rules for township maintenance crews, replacing vague prior language with defined practices. This is a procedural update to existing infrastructure maintenance rules, not a new policy initiative.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates standardized mowing procedures with safety protocols for roads, enhancing transportation safety infrastructure maintenance.95% confidence
Brett Miller (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 798: 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 in general, further providing for departmental reports.

HB 798 amends Pennsylvania's 1929 Administrative Code to update requirements for state departmental reporting. It affects state agencies by modifying how they submit reports, though specific changes are not detailed in the provided context. The bill has been referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness and later re-referred to State Government for further review. As a procedural amendment to an outdated administrative code, it does not directly impact residents or introduce new policies.
Jessica Benham (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 1875: An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), known as The First Class Township Code, in finance and taxation, further providing for tax levies.

HB 1875 amends Pennsylvania's First Class Township Code to increase tax rate limits for general township taxes from three mills to ten mills and for emergency services taxes (ambulance/rescue) from half a mill to five mills. Township boards must now seek voter approval via referendum if either tax exceeds these new limits. The changes apply to all first-class townships, except those designated as "eligible" under the Fiscal Code. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRaises township tax rate limits (3→10 mills general, 0.5→5 mills emergency), enabling increased local revenue generation with voter approval safeguards.95% confidence
Nikki Rivera (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 1831: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, providing for wearing masks on public property prohibited.

HB 1831 would amend Pennsylvania's criminal code to prohibit wearing masks on public property, directly affecting individuals using public spaces like parks, streets, or government buildings. The bill adds mask-wearing to the list of offenses under Title 18, making it a criminal violation for anyone to conceal their identity with a mask while on public property. The measure is currently pending in the Judiciary committee after being referred on October 8, 2025.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds mask-wearing on public property to criminal offenses under Title 18, expanding criminalization without reform intent.90% confidence
Martina White (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 1931: An Act providing for a judicial forum for claims for damages stemming from climate disasters, extreme weather attributable to climate change and harms resulting from long-term changes to the climate system.

HB 1931 proposes to establish a specialized judicial forum within the state court system to handle legal claims for damages caused by climate-related events. It directly affects individuals, businesses, and communities harmed by climate disasters (like floods or wildfires), extreme weather linked to climate change, and long-term climate shifts (such as sea-level rise). The bill creates a dedicated process for filing and resolving these claims, streamlining access to courts without requiring plaintiffs to navigate complex general jurisdiction rules. This would allow affected parties to seek compensation through a focused legal pathway rather than standard civil courts. The bill is currently pending referral to the Judiciary committee.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes judicial process for climate disaster damage claims, enabling accountability for climate-related harms and supporting environmental protection through legal recourse for climate impacts.85% confidence
Joe Webster (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 1893: An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in taxation and finance, further providing for tax levy.

This bill (HB 1893) proposes amendments to Pennsylvania's tax levy provisions for boroughs and incorporated towns under Title 8 of the Consolidated Statutes. The title indicates it relates to municipal taxation and finance procedures, but the provided context does not specify the exact changes to tax rates, exemptions, or levy mechanisms. Without details on the proposed amendments (e.g., new tax brackets, relief programs, or administrative changes), a substantive summary of its provisions cannot be created. The bill was referred to the Local Government committee and later laid on the table, indicating it has not advanced further. Specific policy changes or affected groups cannot be identified from the available information.
Jim Haddock (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 1832: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for sentencing for offenses committed while wearing mask.

HB 1832 would amend Pennsylvania's sentencing laws to require judges to consider whether a crime was committed while wearing a mask. This applies to individuals convicted of offenses where masks were worn during the commission of the crime. The bill adds mask-wearing as a specific factor for judges to evaluate when determining sentences under Pennsylvania's Title 42 sentencing guidelines. It directly affects sentencing outcomes in Pennsylvania courts for such cases.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill adds mask-wearing as a sentencing factor, potentially increasing penalties for masked crimes, expanding criminalization under sentencing guidelines.90% confidence
Kristin Marcell (R) · 7 co-sponsors
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