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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 2146: An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions.

HB 2146 modifies Pennsylvania's open meetings law to clarify when government agencies can take action on unlisted agenda items. It creates specific exceptions for minor administrative approvals that arise unexpectedly, such as urgent legal filings, small purchases under $10,000 (based on current thresholds), grant applications with deadlines, or minor permit approvals. Agencies must obtain and publicly disclose a legal opinion confirming an item qualifies under these exceptions before acting. This directly affects state and local agencies holding public meetings, ensuring transparency while allowing limited flexibility for time-sensitive matters. The bill does not change core meeting notice requirements but adds defined exceptions for minor, non-financial actions.
Bob Freeman (D) · 32 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 1239: An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to condominiums, further providing for definitions; in management of the condominium, further providing for powers of unit owners' association; in general provisions relating to planned communities, further providing for definitions; and, in management of planned communities, further providing for power of unit owners' association.

HB 1239 updates Pennsylvania's rules for condominiums and planned communities under Title 68. It clarifies definitions for these properties and strengthens the authority of homeowners' associations (HOAs) to manage common areas and enforce rules. The bill directly affects residents in condominiums and planned communities by giving their HOAs clearer powers over maintenance, finances, and governance. These changes aim to streamline management without altering core ownership rights or adding new taxes or fees.
Liz Hanbidge (D) · 21 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 2014: An Act amending the the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1209, No.151), known as the Child Labor Act, further providing for minors serving in volunteer emergency service organizations.

HB 2014 amends the 2012 Child Labor Act to clarify rules for minors participating in volunteer emergency service organizations (like junior fire departments or youth emergency response teams). It directly affects minors aged 14-17 who volunteer in these roles by establishing specific safety and supervision requirements. The bill modifies existing provisions to ensure minors' work hours, tasks, and training align with child labor protections during emergency service activities. (Note: Specific new requirements are not detailed in the provided context.) The bill was recently referred to the Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness committee.
Greg Scott (D) · 15 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 2037: An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions and for restricted activities.

HB 2037 updates Pennsylvania's ethics rules for public officials by revising definitions, expanding restrictions on outside activities, and requiring clearer financial disclosures. It directly affects state legislators, executive branch employees, and other public officers who must file financial interest reports. Key changes include modernizing how "restricted activities" (like lobbying) are defined, tightening reporting requirements for investments and income, and adjusting penalties for violations. The bill aims to strengthen transparency in government finances without altering existing ethical standards' core principles.
Ben Waxman (D) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 8, 2026

SR 352: A Resolution recognizing August 31, 2026, as "Overdose Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

This Senate Resolution designates August 31, 2026, as "Overdose Awareness Day" throughout Pennsylvania to raise awareness about drug overdoses and reduce the stigma associated with them. The bill does not create new laws or change regulations but instead asks the Governor to issue a proclamation and order flags to be flown at half-staff on that date. Its primary effect is symbolic, aiming to honor those affected by overdose and encourage community support for individuals struggling with addiction.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises awareness and reduces stigma for overdose, supporting mental health and public health initiatives.75% confidence
John Kane (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 8, 2026

SB 1414: An Act amending the act of February 9, 1999 (P.L.1, No.1), known as the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act, in capital facilities, further providing for administration of redevelopment assistance capital projects.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act to add specific rules for managing redevelopment assistance capital projects. It requires project applicants to inform the state secretary if a funded project cannot be completed as planned. Under the new provision, any remaining unspent funds from such a project must stay within the original county and cannot be moved to other projects in different counties. The changes take effect 60 days after the bill is passed.
Michele Brooks (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 8, 2026

SB 1401: An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions, for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions, for civil penalties and for private actions.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to explicitly ban "surveillance pricing," which is defined as setting customized prices for goods or services based on personal data gathered through technology like cameras, sensors, or third-party purchases. The legislation prohibits businesses from using such data to charge different prices to specific consumers unless they can prove the price difference is due to varying costs, public discounts available to broad groups like seniors or students, loyalty program rewards, or credit decisions based on standard credit reports. In addition to banning this practice, the bill increases civil penalties for violations to up to $3,000 per incident and allows individual consumers who suffer financial loss from these pricing tactics to file private lawsuits for damages.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly bans surveillance pricing, protecting consumer privacy and limiting misuse of personal data by technology.90% confidence
Lindsey Williams (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 8, 2026

SB 1417: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for sustainable aviation fuel tax credit.

This bill creates a tax credit program in Pennsylvania to encourage the production of sustainable aviation fuel. To qualify, companies must invest at least $150 million in a local facility, create at least 400 permanent jobs, and pay workers prevailing wages. The credit provides up to $1 per gallon for fuel production, with an extra 25 cents per gallon for using local feedstocks or achieving significant greenhouse gas reductions. Eligible producers must also meet specific state tax compliance requirements and sign a commitment letter with state officials.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit to fund sustainable aviation fuel production, advancing fiscal management and state budget goals through targeted economic incentives.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates tax credits to encourage sustainable aviation fuel production, reducing fossil fuel dependence and supporting clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel and rewards greenhouse gas reductions, directly promoting clean energy and reducing emissions.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates tax credits to encourage sustainable aviation fuel production, directly supporting transportation infrastructure and sustainability.90% confidence
Devlin Robinson (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 8, 2026

SB 1406: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; and providing for Keystone Literacy Investment Tax Credit.

This bill creates a new tax incentive program called the Keystone Literacy Investment Tax Credit to fund evidence-based reading instruction in Pennsylvania public schools. The program allows insurance companies and their holding companies to purchase tax credits from the state, which they can then use to offset their own insurance premiums tax liability. The Department of Community and Economic Development will sell up to $150 million in these credits by January 2027, with the funds designated for literacy programs. Qualified taxpayers can begin applying the credits against their tax bills starting in 2029, with an annual cap on the total amount of credits that can be used set at $50 million.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new tax credit program to fund evidence-based reading instruction in public schools, directly advancing education funding through fiscal mechanisms.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a tax credit to fund evidence-based reading instruction in public schools, directly increasing resources for education.90% confidence
Tracy Pennycuick (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 8, 2026

SR 353: A Resolution designating the week of July 20 through 24, 2026, as "Construction Opioid Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

This Senate Resolution designates the week of July 20 through 24, 2026, as "Construction Opioid Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania to highlight the high rate of opioid-related deaths in the construction industry. The bill encourages construction companies and organizations to use this time to educate workers about the dangers of opioid abuse and to facilitate discussions and events like drug take-back programs. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal designation to promote awareness among contractors, unions, and safety organizations within the state.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes opioid awareness and education in the construction industry, supporting public health initiatives and mental health services.85% confidence
John Kane (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 8, 2026

SB 1413: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, further providing for the offense of invasion of privacy.

This bill amends Pennsylvania law to criminalize the act of photographing, filming, or viewing intimate parts of another person without their knowledge and consent for sexual gratification. The legislation specifically includes images created using artificial intelligence and defines intimate parts to include genitals, pubic areas, buttocks, and female nipples. It also clarifies that the offense occurs in places where a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as changing rooms or private residences. The law applies to anyone who knowingly records or views these images, regardless of whether the person is wearing clothing. This measure takes effect 60 days after it is passed.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by creating new offenses to protect victims of non-consensual intimate image sharing.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly addresses AI-generated intimate images, strengthening privacy protections and cybersecurity against non-consensual deepfakes.85% confidence
Tracy Pennycuick (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 6, 2026

HB 2688: An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in taxation and finance, further providing for township and special tax levies.

This bill allows second-class townships in Pennsylvania to vote on adding a new local tax to fund their police departments. Under the proposed changes, a township board of supervisors can place a referendum on the ballot to approve an annual tax of up to three mills on real property. If voters approve the measure, the collected funds would be used specifically to support the local police force. The tax would be collected in cash and would become effective 60 days after the bill is passed.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables townships to levy taxes to fund local police departments, directly increasing funding for public safety services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables townships to levy taxes specifically to fund local police departments, directly strengthening law enforcement resources.85% confidence
Jack Rader (R) · 1 co-sponsor
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