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signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 1036: An Act amending Title 73 (Townships) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, consolidating the First Class Township Code; and making a repeal.

SB 1036 would update Pennsylvania's laws governing First Class townships by consolidating the existing First Class Township Code into a single, clearer statutory section. This bill directly affects First Class townships across Pennsylvania, which are specific types of local governments responsible for services like roads and zoning. The key mechanism involves repealing outdated or redundant sections of the current code and merging them into a more organized structure within Title 73 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. This change aims to streamline governance for these townships by reducing legal complexity in their operating framework.
Dawn Keefer (R) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 467: An Act authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain lands owned by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, formerly owned by the Borough of West Mifflin Allegheny County, in exchange for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on other land owned by the Borough of West Mifflin.

SB 467 allows the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to remove Project 70 restrictions from specific lands it owns in West Mifflin (Allegheny County), while requiring the Borough of West Mifflin to accept Project 70 restrictions on other land it owns. This bill facilitates a direct exchange of land restrictions between the Turnpike Commission and the borough. The key provision is the mutual transfer of Project 70 restrictions between two distinct parcels of land owned by these two entities. The bill directly affects the land management and development rights of both the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the Borough of West Mifflin.
Nick Pisciottano (D)
signed · Pennsylvania · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 710: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in financial responsibility, further providing for required financial responsibility and providing for online verification of financial responsibility.

HB 710 updates Pennsylvania's vehicle financial responsibility rules by requiring drivers to prove they can cover accident costs. It directly affects Pennsylvania drivers who need to show proof of financial responsibility (like insurance) when registering vehicles or after incidents. The key change is creating an online verification system to replace paper documents, allowing real-time checks by law enforcement and state agencies. This simplifies the process for drivers and officials while ensuring compliance with existing financial responsibility standards.
Kerry Benninghoff (R) · 24 co-sponsors
signed · Pennsylvania · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 1934: An Act amending the act of October 15, 1980 (P.L.950, No.164), known as the Commonwealth Attorneys Act, in general provisions, further providing for definitions.

HB 1934 amends the Commonwealth Attorneys Act by updating specific definitions used in the law. This change directly affects Commonwealth Attorneys, who are county-level prosecutors in Pennsylvania. The bill clarifies terminology within the existing legal framework without altering substantive duties or powers. As a definitional amendment, it focuses on improving precision in statutory language.
Tim Briggs (D) · 9 co-sponsors
signed · Pennsylvania · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 17: 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, further providing for subjects of instruction and flag code.

The provided context does not include the specific policy language or provisions of HB 17. While the bill's title references amendments to the Public School Code of 1949 regarding "subjects of instruction and flag code," the details of what changes are proposed - such as which subjects would be added or modified, or specific flag-related requirements - are not described in the given information. Without these concrete details, a factual summary of the bill's mechanisms, affected parties, or policy changes cannot be created. The procedural history (e.g., committee referrals) does not substitute for the bill's substantive content. For an accurate summary, the full text of the bill or detailed explanatory materials would be required.
Dane Watro (R) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 2208: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for prohibition on expenditures for emission inspection program.

HB 2208 removes counties with populations between 168,000 and 169,000 (based on the latest census) from Pennsylvania’s enhanced vehicle emission inspection program. It requires the Department of Environmental Protection to submit a revised state plan to the EPA by January 1, 2026, proving these counties can meet air quality standards without the inspection program. The plan must comply with federal requirements and avoid negatively impacting air quality goals or funding. The department must also notify specific legislative committees about the EPA submission.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves mandatory vehicle emission inspections, weakening air quality regulations without guaranteed replacement measures.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill eliminates counties from emission inspection program, weakening vehicle regulation requirements under Title 75 (Vehicles)90% confidence
Roman Kozak (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 2203: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in burglary and other criminal intrusion, further providing for burglary; in robbery, further providing for robbery; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions, for inspection of court files and records, for conduct of hearings and for transfer to criminal proceedings.

HB 2203 amends Pennsylvania law to increase penalties for burglary and robbery involving controlled substances, designer drugs, or firearms, classifying these as first-degree felonies. It also revises juvenile court definitions by removing certain serious offenses - like first-degree robbery and burglary - from "delinquent act" status when committed by juveniles aged 15+ with prior adjudications. This means juveniles aged 15+ who commit these specific crimes (e.g., stealing drugs/firearms) will now face transfer to adult criminal court instead of juvenile proceedings. The bill directly affects juvenile offenders in cases involving these high-level offenses and alters sentencing classifications under Titles 18 and 42.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for burglary/robbery with drugs/firearms (first-degree felonies) and removes juvenile offenses from delinquent act status, treating repeat offenders as adults.90% confidence
Joe Hogan (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 2202: An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions and for proof of claim.

HB 2202 amends Pennsylvania's Taxpayer Relief Act to adjust how senior citizens calculate household income for property tax and rent rebates. It changes the definition of "household income" to allow seniors to subtract annual utility expenses (water, sewer, electric, natural gas) from their income when applying. The bill also requires applicants to submit copies of their utility bills as part of their rebate claim. This directly affects Pennsylvania seniors who claim property tax or rent rebates under the Taxpayer Relief Act. The changes take effect 60 days after enactment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends rebate calculation to include utility deductions, providing direct tax relief to seniors by lowering taxable income for eligibility.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows seniors to deduct utility costs from income for property tax/rent rebates, increasing affordability for low-income seniors under housing assistance program.85% confidence
Joe Hogan (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 2201: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for definitions and providing for physical health improvement tax credit.

HB 2201 creates a new tax credit for Pennsylvania residents who pay qualified fitness expenses, such as gym memberships or in-person exercise classes at eligible facilities. It defines "qualified sports and fitness expenses" to exclude virtual instruction (unless live), books, and one-on-one training, and specifies that fitness facilities must not offer golf/hunting/sailing and must comply with anti-discrimination laws. The credit allows single filers to claim up to $500 and joint filers up to $1,000 annually, but it is non-refundable and cannot be carried forward to future tax years. This provision applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, directly affecting residents who incur qualifying physical health-related expenses.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new tax credit for fitness expenses, providing direct tax relief to residents under personal income tax code, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income.95% confidence
Joe Hogan (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 2204: An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for schedule of compensation and for physical examination or expert interview.

HB 2204 modifies Pennsylvania's Workers' Compensation Act to require injured workers who have received total disability payments for 104 weeks to undergo a medical examination. This exam, requested by the insurer within 60 days after the 104-week period ends, must be conducted by a Pennsylvania-licensed physician certified by an American Board of Medical Specialties-approved board (and actively practicing at least 20 hours weekly). The examination determines the degree of lasting disability using the American Medical Association's impairment guidelines, affecting workers transitioning from temporary to permanent disability benefits and insurers seeking to assess long-term compensation needs.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRequires medical exams after 104 weeks of disability payments, potentially restricting continued benefits and adding hurdles for injured workers seeking compensation under the Workers' Compensation Act.85% confidence
Parke Wentling (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 2200: An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for enforcement of civil immigration law and for prohibited use of funds.

This bill prohibits Pennsylvania State Police from stopping, detaining, or questioning individuals based solely on immigration status, except when necessary for unrelated criminal investigations. It bans prolonging detention due to immigration status or conducting immigration checks without a prior criminal arrest. Police must share immigration detainer information with federal authorities only if discovered during lawful detention for unrelated matters. The law directly affects all individuals interacting with Pennsylvania State Police, limiting state involvement in federal immigration enforcement.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts police from detaining based on immigration status, protecting civil rights and enhancing accountability - key criminal justice reform principles.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits state police from detaining based on immigration status alone, limits cooperation with federal enforcement, and protects immigrant rights per statute.95% confidence
Chris Pielli (D) · 36 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 2205: An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in turnpike, further providing for acquisition of property rights by commission and for procedural requirements of acquisition, repealing provisions relating to entry and possession of property condemned and prohibiting condemnation by commission.

HB 2205 prohibits the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission from using eminent domain to acquire property for turnpike projects. The bill repeals a section allowing the commission to obtain possession of condemned property and amends the law to explicitly forbid condemnation by the commission for any purpose. This change directly affects property owners near turnpike corridors, requiring the commission to seek land through voluntary agreements instead of forced acquisition. The bill does not apply to ongoing or pre-existing condemnation cases that began before its effective date.
Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits eminent domain for turnpike projects, restricting land acquisition methods and limiting infrastructure expansion.95% confidence
Carl Metzgar (R) · 13 co-sponsors
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