Pennsylvania Bills

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 7, 2025

SR 170: A Resolution recognizing October 11, 2025, as "Period Action Day" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates October 11, 2025, as "Period Action Day" in Pennsylvania. It is a ceremonial resolution with no binding legal effect or policy changes. The resolution formally recognizes this date to raise awareness about menstrual health issues, but it does not allocate funding, create new laws, or directly affect any individuals or organizations. It is currently pending referral to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 7, 2025

SR 172: A Resolution designating the month of October 2025 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates October 2025 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It is a procedural resolution, not a bill with policy changes, intended to officially recognize and promote awareness of domestic violence issues during that month. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvanians by encouraging community organizations, schools, and government entities to host events and share resources during October 2025. It has no binding legal effect but serves as a commemorative designation.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 7, 2025

SR 171: A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

SR 171 is a resolution designating October 2025 as "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes this month to raise public awareness about pregnancy loss and infant death. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any specific individuals or groups; it is purely symbolic. The measure was referred to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee on October 7, 2025.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 6, 2025

HR 189: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the nutritional value of food, along with the nutrition-related health of incarcerated individuals, in State correctional institutions in this Commonwealth and to issue a report of its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives.

This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to study the nutritional quality of food and nutrition-related health outcomes for incarcerated individuals in state correctional facilities. It requires the Commission to produce a report with findings and recommendations for the House of Representatives. As a procedural resolution (not a law), it does not enact policy but seeks to inform future legislative action on prison nutrition standards. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee and later laid on the table, halting further progress.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 6, 2025

HB 1926: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in burglary and other criminal intrusion, further providing for the offense of unlawful use of unmanned aircraft.

HB 1926 amends Pennsylvania's burglary laws to specifically address the unlawful use of drones (unmanned aircraft) for criminal intrusion. It creates a new offense for using drones to trespass on private property, conduct unauthorized surveillance, or enter buildings without permission, directly affecting drone operators who engage in such activities. The bill establishes criminal penalties, including fines and potential jail time, for violating these provisions under Title 18. The legislation is currently under review by the Judiciary committee and has not yet advanced to a vote.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✗ Technology

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 6, 2025

HB 1918: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for prohibiting the receipt of compensation with regard to veterans' benefits.

HB 1918 prohibits individuals or entities from charging fees for assisting veterans with benefits claims in Pennsylvania, directly affecting veterans' advocates, lawyers, and representatives who prepare or submit claims. It bans charging for services before a claim is formally filed, guarantees of specific benefits, excessive fees (citing federal fee guidelines), and referral payments. The bill requires written agreements outlining all fees before services begin and defines "compensation" broadly to include any financial benefit. Violations are classified as a third-degree misdemeanor.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 6, 2025

HB 1917: An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fishing licenses, providing for indigenous Americans fishing licenses; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions.

HB 1917 would create a dedicated fishing license for Indigenous Americans in Pennsylvania, allowing them to fish under a specific license category without needing a standard license. It also adds fee exemptions for resident hunting and fur-trapping licenses, meaning eligible Pennsylvania residents could obtain these licenses without paying the standard fee. The bill amends Pennsylvania's fish and game laws (Titles 30 and 34) to implement these changes. This directly affects Indigenous communities and qualifying Pennsylvania residents who participate in fishing, hunting, or fur trapping.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 6, 2025

HR 280: A Resolution directing the Department of Corrections to conduct an environmental study of each State correctional institution to determine if individuals housed in each State correctional institution are being exposed to harmful, hazardous or unsanitary conditions and to ensure that individuals housed in each State correctional institution are receiving clean air and pure water.

HR 280 is a resolution requiring Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections to conduct environmental studies at all state correctional facilities. The studies must identify health hazards like poor air quality, mold, pests, or unsafe water, and assess their impact on both incarcerated individuals and staff. The resolution mandates the Department to collaborate with environmental and health agencies, estimate repair costs, and provide improvement recommendations. The Department must submit a final report to legislative leaders within 24 months. This resolution directly affects all individuals housed in Pennsylvania's state correctional institutions by addressing environmental conditions they currently face.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Environment

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 6, 2025

HR 36: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the quality of carceral libraries in this Commonwealth.

HR 36 is a resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the quality of prison libraries within the Commonwealth. It does not create new laws or funding but requires the Commission to assess current library services in correctional facilities. The study would examine factors like resource availability and accessibility for incarcerated individuals. This resolution directly affects the Commission and the state's prison library systems, with no new policy changes implemented by the bill itself.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 6, 2025

HR 59: A Resolution designating November 1, 2025, as "State Correctional Institution Day" in Pennsylvania.

This is a procedural resolution (not a bill with policy changes). It formally designates November 1, 2025, as "State Correctional Institution Day" in Pennsylvania. The resolution serves as a symbolic recognition of Pennsylvania's state correctional institutions and their staff. It does not create new laws, alter funding, or directly affect any individuals or entities beyond this commemorative purpose.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 6, 2025

SB 474: An Act providing for zero-based budgeting relating to the Commonwealth's budget review.

This bill requires Pennsylvania state agencies to review every program from scratch every five years, starting in 2026. Agencies must justify each program's existence, detail costs for minimum vs. current service levels, and assess impacts if discontinued, except for classroom teaching, curriculum, and direct student services in public schools. The Secretary of the Budget will oversee this process, mandating detailed plans from agencies to ensure transparency and accountability in spending. It aims to replace incremental budgeting with a system that evaluates all programs based on current needs rather than historical spending.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 6, 2025

HB 1916: An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in turnpike, further providing for electronic toll collection.

HB 1916 amends Pennsylvania's turnpike toll collection rules to require the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to provide customers with at least six months to appeal video toll charges posted to their accounts. The bill directly affects drivers who receive automated video toll notices for tolls collected via cameras. Its key provision (adding Section 8117(d.1)(4)) mandates this extended appeal period, replacing any shorter timeframe previously allowed. The change applies to all electronic tolls collected through video systems on the turnpike system.

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