Pennsylvania Bills

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 2549: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for contributions for the deaf and hard of hearing, for contributions for the Shriners Hospitals for Children, for contributions to Fire Company Grant Program and for contributions to Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.

This bill allows Pennsylvania residents to voluntarily donate $5 when they renew their driver's licenses or vehicle registrations online. The funds collected will go exclusively to the Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to help provide communication access services for those individuals. The donation is optional and will be added to the regular renewal fee, with annual reports required to track how much money is raised and how it is spent.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Joe Hohenstein (D) · 21 co-sponsors

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 1, 2026

HR 515: A Resolution urging the members of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives to review Major Richard D. Winters' actions at Heteren Crossroads in Holland in 1944 and to award him with the Congressional Medal of Honor.

This Pennsylvania House resolution urges the U.S. Congress to review the actions of Major Richard D. Winters during World War II and award him the Congressional Medal of Honor. The bill highlights Winters' leadership at Heteren Crossroads in Holland in 1944, where he led a small force against a larger German unit, resulting in significant enemy casualties and preventing an attack on American headquarters. By formally requesting this review, the resolution aims to recognize Winters' military service and the events depicted in the television series Band of Brothers.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 2378: An Act amending the act of July 15, 2004 (P.L.731, No.85), known as the Elderly Immunization Act, further providing for definitions, for vaccination offered to eligible persons and for responsibilities of department; and making editorial changes.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Elderly Immunization Act to include individuals at higher risk of severe illness from flu and pneumonia. It expands eligibility by lowering the age requirement for influenza vaccines to 50 and clarifies that people aged 65 and older qualify for pneumococcal vaccines. The legislation also changes the official name of the law to the "Elderly and High Risk Immunization Act" to reflect these broader protections. These adjustments aim to ensure more older adults and vulnerable populations receive necessary preventative care.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 1, 2026

SB 1240: An Act amending the act of May 26, 1947 (P.L.318, No.140), known as the CPA Law, further providing for requirements for issuance of certificate.

SB 1240 updates Pennsylvania's Certified Public Accountant Law to clarify the educational requirements individuals must meet before taking the CPA examination. Specifically, the bill mandates that candidates hold either a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution and complete a set number of semester credits in accounting, auditing, tax, and related business subjects. These course requirements can be fulfilled through undergraduate or graduate work, provided the content is approved by the State Board of Accountancy. The legislation directly affects aspiring accountants seeking licensure in Pennsylvania and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 1, 2026

SB 1182: An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, further providing for title of act; in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in vehicles, further providing for license to engage in business, for reimbursement for all parts and service required by the manufacturer or distributor and reimbursement audits, for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors and for manufacturer or distributor repurchase of inventory and equipment and providing for consumer data protection.

SB 1182 amends Pennsylvania's Board of Vehicles Act to update definitions and add new requirements for vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors. It requires manufacturers/distributors to reimburse dealers for all parts and service costs mandated by them, includes audit provisions for these reimbursements, and establishes a process for manufacturers/distributors to repurchase dealer inventory or equipment. The bill also adds consumer data protection rules, defining "consumer data" to align with federal standards (15 U.S.C. § 6809) and limiting how third-party "authorized integrators" can access dealer data. These changes directly affect vehicle dealers (who sell new/used cars), manufacturers, and distributors, while protecting consumer data used in dealership operations.

Topics ✓ Technology

Gene Yaw (R) · 31 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 2227: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 68687, carrying Pennsylvania Route 271 over a tributary of Blacklick Creek in Blacklick Township, Cambria County, as the Martin J. Kupchella Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 69488, carrying State Route 3005 over North Witmer Run in Irvona Borough, Clearfield County, as the World War II Veteran Pvt. Wilbur Russell Rea Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 11527, carrying Pennsylvania Route 729 over Gazzam Run in Jordan Township, Clearfield County, as the PFC Raymond Lee McGarvey Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 25406, carrying Pennsylvania Route 346 over Willow Creek in Corydon Township, McKean County, as the Private First Class Bruce A. Cobb Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5662, carrying Pennsylvania Route 866 over the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River in Catharine Township, Blair County, as the Sergeant Edward Vernon McChessney Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 11669, carrying Quehanna Highway over Mosquito Creek, Karthaus Township, Clearfield County, as the Gerald Reiter and Leon Hahn Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 52427, carrying Pennsylvania Route 970 over the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in Bradford Township, Clearfield County, as the Ashley E. Woolridge Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 405 from segment 0270/offset 2380 to segment 220/offset 2306 on Pennsylvania Route 44 in Delaware Township and Watsontown Borough in Northumberland County as the PFC Richard F. "Ricky" Ritter Memorial Highway; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 18 from the intersection with 37th Street to the intersection with Wallace Run Road in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, as the Sgt. Allan R. Bevington Memorial Highway; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 11231, on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 53 over the Beaver Run River, Houtzdale Borough, Clearfield County, as the Cpl. Melvin Philip "Dutch" Henry Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 31485, on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 601 in Paint Borough, Somerset County, as the Staff Sergeant John P. Parks Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 232 from the intersection with Bustleton Pike to the intersection with Almshouse Road in Northampton Township, Bucks County, as the Captain designating bridges, identified as Bridge Keys 3973/42427, Walter Harrison Sigafoos III Memorial Highway; carrying U.S. Route 30 over the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River in Snake Spring Township, Bedford County, as the Victor E. Kidd Memorial Bridge; designating the portion of U.S. Route 222 from the intersection with Dries Road in Maidencreek Township to the intersection with Kempsville Road in Richmond Township, Berks County, as the Chief Jeffory L. Buck and Assistant Chief Robert R. Shick, Jr., Memorial Highway; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 42872, carrying State Route 4013 over Norfolk Southern Railroad and 8th Avenue in the City of Altoona, Blair County, as the Vietnam War Veteran Sgt. Calvin G. Maguire Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8546, carrying State Route 1001 over RJ Corman Railroad in Allegheny Township, Cambria County, as the Technician 5th Grade Bernard C. Strohmier Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 53749, carrying Pennsylvania Route 234 over the Conewago Creek in Franklin Township, Adams County, as the Firefighter Adam E. Cole Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 48742, carrying State Route 4009 over Fox Run in Northern Cambria Borough, Cambria County, as the Sgt. Elwood Eugene Rumbaugh Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8455, on that portion of U.S. Route 219 over Palestine Road in Adams Township, Cambria County, as the Sgt. Jason Dale Kriedler Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of State Route 1008 in Fayetteville, Franklin County, as the Fire Chief James W. Cutchall Memorial Highway; providing for Pennsylvania and National Medal of Honor Highway; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 9258, carrying Pennsylvania Route 45 over Elk Creek in Millheim Borough, Centre County, as the Lt. Col. Kenneth D. Royer Memorial Bridge; designating bridges, identified as Bridge Keys 31407 and 31408, carrying U.S. Route 219 over U.S. Route 30 in Jenner Township, Somerset County, as the Corporal Robert L. Haines Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 52616, carrying Pennsylvania Route 555 over Kersey Run in Jay Township, Elk County, as the Weedville World War II Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 19186, carrying Pennsylvania Route 580 over Cush Cushion Creek in Green Township, Indiana County, as the Private Robert M. Pittman Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8387, carrying Pennsylvania Route 53 over Patty's Run in Gallitzin Township, Cambria County, as the USMCWR Mary A. Lidwell Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8514, carrying Pennsylvania Route 271 over North Branch Blacklick Creek in Barr Township, Cambria County, as the Brown Brothers Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 611 from the intersection with Old Easton Road to the intersection with Kellers Church Road in Plumstead Township, Bucks County, as the Joseph Kay Memorial Highway; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8612, carrying U.S. Route 22 in Cresson Township, Cambria County, as the PFC Stanley J. Lassak Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of U.S. Routes 22 and 322 beginning at U.S. Route 322, segment 772/offset 1795, in Centre County and ending at U.S. Route 22, segment 573/offset 2625 in Mifflin County, as the J. Doyle Corman Memorial Highway; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 45, from the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 26, Segment 0140, Offset 0000, in Pine Grove Mills, Centre County, to U.S. Business Route 322, Segment 0240, Offset 0000, in Boalsburg, Centre County, as the Sergeant Adam Hartswick Highway; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 36355, on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 993 over Brush Creek in North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, as the Brian Keefer Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 11 from the intersection with Central Road to the intersection with Lows Road in Bloomsburg, Columbia County, as the Rich Ridgway Memorial Highway; and making repeals.

HB 2227 designates Bridge Key 68687 (on PA Route 271 over a Blacklick Creek tributary in Blacklick Township, Cambria County) as the Martin J. Kupchella Memorial Bridge. The bill honors Martin J. Kupchella, a WWII veteran who earned the Silver Star Medal and served in multiple campaigns, as well as his community involvement in Cambria County. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will install signs naming the bridge for public visibility. This is a ceremonial designation with no policy changes or financial impact.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 2154: An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Prison Industry Enhancement Authority; providing for employment of incarcerated individuals by private industry and for subcontracts with correctional agencies; establishing guidelines for incarcerated individual compensation; and providing for location of private sector prison industry.

HB 2154 establishes Pennsylvania's Prison Industry Enhancement Authority to create job opportunities for incarcerated individuals in state correctional facilities through partnerships with private industry. The bill requires private companies to employ incarcerated people under specific guidelines, including setting fair wages (with deductions allowed for room/board, victim compensation, and family support), while explicitly prohibiting displacement of civilian jobs or privatization of prisons. It mandates that private sector prison industry programs must operate within the state's "open market" and cannot create competitive advantages for participating businesses. The law aims to develop work skills for post-release employment and strengthen family ties through structured compensation mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 1, 2026

SB 362: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for false statements, investigations and penalty.

SB 362 creates new criminal penalties for using counterfeit payment cards that mimic public assistance benefits (like food stamps or cash aid). It classifies offenses as second-degree felonies for $1,000+ in fraud (third-degree for less), requires offenders to pay full restitution, and permanently bans convicted individuals from receiving cash assistance. The bill directly affects people who commit fraud using fake cards tied to assistance programs and strengthens state enforcement against such fraud. Key provisions include clear penalty tiers based on the amount defrauded and a four-year statute of limitations for prosecution.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 1, 2026

HR 208: A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a performance audit and issue a report on the services, processes and wait times in the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services within the Department of Labor and Industry.

House Resolution 208 directs Pennsylvania's Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study wait times, service processes, and operational challenges at two state offices: the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services within the Department of Labor and Industry. The committee must examine current wait times for services, assess how delays affect individuals seeking support, and explore solutions like contracting with nonprofit organizations to improve efficiency. The study requires a report to the General Assembly within 180 days, focusing on concrete findings about service delivery rather than mandating policy changes. This resolution does not alter existing services but aims to inform potential improvements for Pennsylvanians with vision impairments who rely on these programs.

Justin Fleming (D) · 23 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 1849: An Act providing for sport activities in public institutions of higher education and public school entities to be expressly designated male, female or coed; and creating causes of action for harm suffered by designation.

HB 1849 requires public colleges and school districts to explicitly designate all sports activities as "male," "female," or "coed." It directly affects students, athletes, and school administrators by mandating this classification for all team sports. The bill creates legal claims for individuals who suffer harm due to a school's designation of a sport as male, female, or coed. This changes how schools categorize sports and provides a new legal pathway for those impacted by the designation.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 158: An Act providing for sport activities in public institutions of higher education and public school entities to be expressly designated male, female or coed; and creating causes of action for harms suffered by designation.

HB 158, the "Fairness in Women's Sports Act," requires public schools and colleges in Pennsylvania to explicitly designate athletic teams as male, female, or coed based on biological sex. It prohibits teams designated for females from allowing male students to participate and allows students who face denied opportunities or harm due to violations to sue for damages. Schools can also sue entities that punish them for following the law. The bill applies directly to all public school districts, colleges, and athletic programs covered under Pennsylvania's Public School Code.

Barb Gleim (R) · 51 co-sponsors

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 1, 2026

SB 9: An Act providing for sport activities in public institutions of higher education and public school entities to be expressly designated male, female or coed; and creating causes of action for harm suffered by designation.

SB 9 requires public schools and colleges in Pennsylvania to explicitly label athletic teams as "male," "female," or "coed" based on students' sex assigned at birth. It prohibits male students from participating on teams designated for females, directly affecting student-athletes and school athletic programs. The bill creates legal causes of action allowing students to sue institutions for denying athletic opportunities or causing harm due to violations, and protects schools from penalties for maintaining sex-segregated teams. It also permits schools to sue entities that unfairly target them for enforcing these designations, with all claims needing to be filed within two years of the harm.

Topics ✗ Education

Judy Ward (R) · 18 co-sponsors

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