Pennsylvania Bills

signed · Pennsylvania · House Oct 27, 2025

HB 414: An Act amending Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) and 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, enacting the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act; making repeals; and making editorial changes.

HB 414 creates the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act in Pennsylvania, directly affecting military parents and their children during deployments. It updates state laws to automatically grant deployed military parents specific custody and visitation rights, ensuring these arrangements are recognized without requiring separate court orders. The bill amends Domestic Relations and Military Affairs statutes to provide clear, consistent protections for military families during active duty. Signed into law on October 27, 2025 (Act No. 40 of 2025), it standardizes these provisions across Pennsylvania courts.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 27, 2025

HR 358: A Resolution recognizing November 1, 2025, as "Tylenol Day" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates November 1, 2025, as "Tylenol Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the history of Tylenol (acetaminophen) in the state. It is a ceremonial resolution with no binding legal effect or policy changes. The bill was referred to the Health committee, reflecting its connection to pharmaceutical history but not impacting regulations or constituents.

signed · Pennsylvania · House Oct 27, 2025

HB 1405: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further providing for career and technical instructional certificate.

HB 1405 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to create new pathways for veterans to become career and technical teachers in public schools. It allows veterans who served at least 8,000 hours (four years full-time) in an occupation they will teach to qualify for a Career and Technical Intern Certificate or Career and Technical Instructional I Certificate, bypassing some standard certification requirements. The bill specifically defines "veteran" as someone discharged under honorable conditions from U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard or reserves. This directly affects veterans seeking teaching roles in career and technical education programs across Pennsylvania's public schools.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Veterans

Brian Munroe (D) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 27, 2025

HB 1996: 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 and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions.

This bill (HB 1996) amends Pennsylvania's 1968 Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, but the provided context does not include the specific provisions, definitions, or changes to unlawful acts being proposed. Without details on the actual text of the amendment, it is not possible to describe what the bill does, who it affects, or its key mechanisms. The bill has been referred to the Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities committee for further review. To provide an accurate summary, the full text of the bill or its specific amendments would be required.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 27, 2025

HR 357: A Resolution establishing a legislative Hunger Task Force to study and make findings and recommendations for alleviating hunger, addressing food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food in this Commonwealth.

HR 357 establishes a legislative Hunger Task Force to study hunger, food insecurity, and access to healthy food within the Commonwealth. The task force will analyze these issues and develop findings and recommendations for state policymakers. This resolution affects state-level planning and future policy decisions but does not create new laws or programs. It is a procedural step to guide potential future legislative action on food access.

Amen Brown (D) · 30 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 27, 2025

HB 1716: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the prohibition on declawing cats.

The bill title contains a factual inconsistency: Pennsylvania's criminal code (Title 18) does not govern animal welfare practices like declawing. Declawing prohibitions are typically addressed in animal welfare statutes (e.g., Title 34), not criminal offenses. The title incorrectly lists "prohibition on declawing cats" under a criminal code amendment, which would be legally inaccurate. Therefore, a meaningful summary of the bill's actual provisions cannot be provided based on this erroneous title description.

Liz Hanbidge (D) · 24 co-sponsors

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 27, 2025

SB 65: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for schedule of convictions and points; in rules of the road in general, further providing for meeting or overtaking school bus; and imposing penalties.

SB 65 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to strengthen school bus safety rules. It increases penalties for drivers who fail to stop for school buses with flashing red lights (5 points and a 60-day license suspension) and adds a $250-$500 fine with a $35 surcharge for violations. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to include school bus safety education in driver license renewal notices and share materials with school districts. All surcharges from violations fund the School Bus Safety Grant Program to improve school bus safety measures.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Transportation

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 24, 2025

HB 1993: An Act providing for the use of artificial intelligence in mental health therapy and for enforcement.

HB 1993 establishes standards and oversight requirements for mental health professionals using artificial intelligence tools in therapy. It directly affects licensed therapists, clinics, and their patients by mandating safety protocols, data privacy safeguards, and regular audits for AI therapy platforms. The bill requires licensing boards to develop enforcement mechanisms, including penalties for non-compliance, and sets criteria for AI tool certification. Referred to the Professional Licensure committee, the bill aims to regulate AI integration while prioritizing patient safety and ethical practice.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 24, 2025

HB 1992: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for surplus donation farmer tax credit; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.

HB 1992 creates a new tax credit for Pennsylvania farmers who donate surplus agricultural products (like crops or livestock) to qualified food banks enrolled in the Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System. Farmers can claim a credit equal to 100% of the sale price, fair market value, or $20,000 (whichever is lowest) per year, but must apply for certification from the Department of Community and Economic Development with documentation including the food bank’s written acknowledgment. The credit is limited to $5 million total annually and must be used against state income tax liability for the same year, with no carryover beyond one year. This directly affects eligible farmers and food banks participating in the state’s surplus donation program, aiming to reduce food waste while supporting agricultural producers.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 24, 2025

SB 1060: An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in licensing of health care facilities, providing for veteran status screening of new patients.

SB 1060 amends Pennsylvania's Health Care Facilities Act to require licensed health care facilities to screen new patients for veteran status during admission. This applies directly to hospitals, clinics, and other facilities that admit new patients under the Act. The bill updates licensing requirements to mandate this screening as a standard part of patient intake, without altering existing benefits or eligibility processes. The provision aims to identify veterans for potential service-connected care options through the facility's existing systems.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 24, 2025

SR 181: A Resolution designating the week of October 25 through 31, 2025, as "Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates the week of October 25-31, 2025, as "Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. It aims to increase public awareness about epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic condition causing fragile skin and severe blistering. As a symbolic measure, the resolution does not create new laws, allocate funds, or impose legal obligations. The resolution has been referred to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee for further review.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 24, 2025

SB 669: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for the offense of persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for firearm sales surcharge, for Firearm Records Check Fund, for retail dealer required to be licensed and for licensing of dealers and providing for ammunition purchase authorization permits and for transporting ammunition into this Commonwealth; establishing the Ammunition Safety and Enforcement Fund; and making editorial changes.

SB 669 amends Pennsylvania's firearm laws to clarify definitions, restrict firearm possession, and regulate sales and transfers. It introduces new requirements for purchasing ammunition through "ammunition purchase authorization permits" and establishes the "Ammunition Safety and Enforcement Fund" to support enforcement. The bill directly affects gun owners, licensed dealers, and the Pennsylvania State Police by changing how firearms and ammunition are handled and regulated. Key provisions include updating rules for firearm sales surcharges, firearm records checks, and dealer licensing procedures across multiple statutes. These changes aim to modify existing firearm regulations without specifying new criminal penalties or restrictions beyond the defined mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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