Pennsylvania Bills

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 1990: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in special funds, further providing for expiration.

HB 1990 amends the state's Fiscal Code to adjust expiration rules for certain special funds established under the law. It directly affects how these designated state funds, used for specific purposes like infrastructure or education programs, must be renewed or terminated. The bill changes the process for these funds to expire automatically unless formally extended by the legislature. Currently, the bill has been re-committed to the Appropriations committee for further review.

passed · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HR 355: A Resolution designating November 10, 2025, as the "250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps" in its birthplace of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates November 10, 2025, as the "250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps" for observance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - the location where the Corps was founded. It has no binding effect on policy or funding but formally recognizes this historical milestone. The resolution was adopted by Congress on October 29, 2025, following committee review. It directly affects commemorative observances in Philadelphia and the Marine Corps community.

Jim Haddock (D) · 44 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 305: An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for coverage for insulin.

HB 305 requires health insurance policies to cover insulin, directly affecting people with diabetes who rely on this medication. It amends the 1921 Insurance Company Law to mandate that casualty insurance plans include insulin coverage without excessive cost-sharing. The key provision eliminates gaps where insulin might previously have been excluded or subject to high out-of-pocket costs. This policy change applies to all insurers offering casualty coverage under the amended law. The bill is currently pending before the Insurance committee.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Jeanne McNeill (D) · 28 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 29, 2025

SB 1081: 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, providing for gift ban and for gift ban exceptions and further providing for statement of financial interests.

SB 1081 updates Pennsylvania's ethics rules for public officials by revising definitions, restricting certain activities, and strengthening gift rules. It directly affects state legislators, agency employees, and other public officers who must file financial disclosures. Key provisions include a general ban on gifts from lobbyists or contractors (with limited exceptions), clearer rules on restricted activities, and updated requirements for filing statements of financial interests. The bill aims to clarify and tighten transparency standards for public officials' financial dealings.

passed · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HR 353: A Resolution designating the month of October 2025 as "Italian and Italian American History and Culture Month" in Pennsylvania.

HR 353 is a commemorative resolution designating October 2025 as "Italian and Italian American History and Culture Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or affect specific individuals or groups, but formally recognizes and encourages the celebration of Italian and Italian American heritage within the state. The resolution was adopted by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on October 29, 2025, following committee review. This procedural bill serves to honor cultural contributions without implementing policy changes.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 29, 2025

SR 187: A Resolution recognizing the month of November 2025 as "Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates November 2025 as "Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It serves as a ceremonial recognition to highlight epilepsy awareness efforts within the state, without creating new laws or altering policies. The resolution was referred to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee on October 29, 2025.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 2002: An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists; providing for form of compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Compact.

HB 2002 would allow Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, a multi-state agreement designed to simplify licensing for school psychologists working across state lines. The bill directly affects school psychologists seeking employment in multiple states and requires Pennsylvania’s Governor and Secretary of the Commonwealth to adopt the compact’s terms and implement its provisions. Key mechanisms include standardizing licensing requirements so that psychologists licensed in one compact state can practice in others without additional exams or paperwork. This would streamline mobility for professionals while maintaining consistent practice standards across participating states.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 1924: An Act providing for Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission oversight of load forecasting, for access to confidential contracts and information and for annual report.

HB 1924 requires Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission (PUC) to oversee utilities' electricity demand forecasts (load forecasting) and mandates that utilities provide the PUC with access to confidential contracts and information. It also requires utilities to submit annual reports detailing their forecasting methods and data. The bill directly affects electric and gas utilities operating in Pennsylvania by increasing PUC transparency and oversight of their planning processes. These provisions aim to ensure accurate forecasting and accountability in utility operations without specifying cost impacts or outcomes.

passed · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 157: An Act providing for grant awards to entities in rural counties and designated medically underserved areas to pay for the education debt of practitioners employed at the entity.

HB 157 creates state grants to help healthcare entities in rural counties or designated medically underserved areas cover the student loan debt of their employed healthcare practitioners. The grants would be paid directly to the healthcare facilities (like clinics or hospitals), not to individual providers, to offset the cost of practitioners' education debt. This aims to support recruitment and retention of healthcare workers in areas with limited access to medical services. The program would be funded through state appropriations, targeting facilities serving communities with significant healthcare access challenges.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Kathy Rapp (R) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 28, 2025

HB 1998: 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, in Uninsured Employers Guaranty Fund, further providing for claims.

HB 1998 amends Pennsylvania's 1915 Workers' Compensation Act to update the schedule of compensation rates for injured workers and adjust procedures for handling claims through the Uninsured Employers Guaranty Fund. It directly affects Pennsylvania workers who suffer work-related injuries and employers required to carry workers' compensation insurance. Key provisions include revising the compensation amounts based on injury severity and clarifying how the Uninsured Employers Fund processes claims when an employer lacks coverage. The bill focuses on updating the legal framework for payments, not on new benefits or eligibility rules.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 28, 2025

HB 1977: An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of certain agencies of the Executive Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

HB 1977 provides funding from the state's General Fund to cover the operating expenses of specific state agencies for the 2025-2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026), including bills from the previous year that were unpaid as of June 30, 2025. It directly affects state agencies within the Executive Department that rely on this annual budget allocation for their day-to-day operations. The bill establishes the specific monetary amounts allocated to each agency for their fiscal year expenses, ensuring they have the necessary resources to function. This is a standard budget bill, not a policy change affecting the public or businesses.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Pennsylvania · House Oct 28, 2025

HR 360: A Resolution noting with sadness the death of the Honorable Katherine "Katie" True, former eight-term member of the House of Representatives from Lancaster County, who died October 7, 2025.

HR 360 is a non-binding House resolution expressing the House's sadness over the death of former Representative Katherine "Katie" True of Lancaster County, who served eight terms before passing away on October 7, 2025. It formally commemorates her service and does not create any new laws or affect any policies. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the House on October 28, 2025, following its placement on the uncontested calendar. This is a ceremonial gesture honoring a deceased former member, with no substantive legislative impact.

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