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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 29, 2026

HR 514: A Resolution designating October 13, 2026, as "Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House resolution designates October 13, 2026, as "Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day" to highlight the challenges faced by individuals with stage IV breast cancer. The measure formally recognizes the national #LightUpMBC campaign, which encourages landmarks to display teal, green, and pink lights in solidarity and promotes increased research funding for metastatic cases. By officially acknowledging this specific date and cause, the bill aims to raise public awareness about a condition that affects women when their cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes awareness and encourages research funding for metastatic breast cancer, aligning with healthcare support indicators.75% confidence
Russ Diamond (R) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 29, 2026

HR 529: A Resolution designating the week of September 20 through 27, 2026, as "Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Research and Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania to increase awareness and understanding of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to support improved diagnosis and treatment.

This House Resolution designates the week of September 20 through 27, 2026, as "Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Research and Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. The bill aims to raise public understanding of this lung disease, which causes irreversible scarring and affects thousands of residents in the state. By officially recognizing this specific time period, the resolution encourages increased attention and support for improved diagnosis and treatment efforts.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes awareness and support for improved diagnosis and treatment of a specific lung disease.85% confidence
Kathy Rapp (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 29, 2026

HR 535: A Resolution designating the week of September 20 through 26, 2026, as "Surgical Technologist Week" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House resolution designates the week of September 20 through 26, 2026, as "Surgical Technologist Week" to recognize the contributions of surgical technologists in the state. The measure directly affects surgical technologists working in hospitals and surgical centers by formally acknowledging their vital role in patient care. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to honor these healthcare professionals, following a similar national observance.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill honors surgical technologists, supporting healthcare professionals and patient care.75% confidence
Kathy Rapp (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 29, 2026

HR 538: A Resolution designating the month of November 2026 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This bill designates November 2026 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month within the state of Pennsylvania. It aims to increase public understanding of the disease by encouraging educational programs and support initiatives for those affected. The resolution does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a formal statement to highlight the importance of early detection and research.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes pancreatic cancer awareness, education, and support initiatives, aligning with public health goals.90% confidence
Rob Matzie (D) · 30 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 29, 2026

HR 542: A Resolution recognizing October 24, 2026, as "World Polio Day" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House resolution designates October 24, 2026, as "World Polio Day" within the state to honor global efforts to eradicate polio. The measure highlights the contributions of Rotary International and its partners, such as the World Health Organization and the Gates Foundation, in reducing polio cases by 99.9% since 1988. While the bill does not change laws or allocate funding, it formally acknowledges the organization's humanitarian work and encourages citizens to participate in the fight against the disease.
Kathy Rapp (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 29, 2026

HR 475: A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "ITP Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House Resolution designates September 2026 as "ITP Awareness Month" to highlight Immune thrombocytopenia, a rare autoimmune condition that lowers platelet counts and increases bleeding risks. The bill aims to encourage research and support for the more than 50,000 people in the United States living with the disease, which affects women aged 30 to 60 more frequently than others. By officially recognizing the month, the resolution seeks to educate the public about the challenges of diagnosing and managing ITP, which often requires specialized medical treatments like blood transfusions or spleen removal. This measure does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise visibility for patients and their families.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates awareness month for a rare disease to encourage research and public education, directly supporting patient advocacy and healthcare awareness.85% confidence
Nikki Rivera (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 29, 2026

HR 502: A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House Resolution officially designates September 2026 as Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month within the state. The bill does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing regulations; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight the importance of thyroid health. By recognizing this specific month, the resolution aims to encourage public awareness and education regarding thyroid conditions and cancer prevention.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes thyroid cancer awareness and education, aligning with public health goals to improve patient outcomes.75% confidence
Steve Malagari (D) · 18 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 29, 2026

HR 462: A Resolution recognizing May 17, 2026, as "World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

This House Resolution designates May 17, 2026, as "World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to raise public awareness about this rare genetic condition. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight the importance of education and support for individuals affected by neurofibromatosis. Sponsored by nine representatives, the resolution acknowledges the condition's impact on health and the ongoing efforts of organizations like the Children's Tumor Foundation to advance research and patient care.
Steve Malagari (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 29, 2026

HB 1006: An Act amending the act of April 28, 1937 (P.L.417, No.105), known as the Milk Marketing Law, in weighing and testing, further providing for certified testers and for certified weighers and samplers.

HB 1006 updates Pennsylvania's Milk Marketing Law to strengthen certification requirements for professionals testing, weighing, and sampling milk. It requires milk dealers to use only board-certified testers for butterfat analysis and certified weighers/samplers for milk pickup, with new applicants needing to pass exams and pay $5 fees. Certified testers must maintain test records for two years and display their certificates visibly at workplaces. The bill directly affects milk dealers, producers, and testing personnel by mandating standardized, verified measurement practices under the Milk Marketing Board.
Joe Kerwin (R) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 29, 2026

HB 1344: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for definitions; and, in employees, further providing for canine training standards for police officers.

HB 1344 amends Pennsylvania state law to establish minimum training standards for police officers who work with police dogs. The bill directly affects municipal police departments and officers using canine units across the state. Its key provision requires officers to complete specific, standardized training programs before deploying police dogs, ensuring consistent competency and safety protocols. The legislation focuses on setting clear, measurable requirements for handler training rather than addressing broader police practices.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires standardized canine handler training to enhance officer competency and safety, promoting accountability in law enforcement85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates standardized canine handler training to improve workplace safety for police officers, directly advancing safety protocols for workers in law enforcement.85% confidence
Mike Armanini (R) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 29, 2026

SB 120: An Act providing for cannabis; regulating the personal use and possession of cannabis; establishing the Cannabis Control Board; providing for powers and duties of the Cannabis Control Board; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for disproportionately impacted area, for regulation of cannabis business establishments, for enforcement and immunities, for laboratory testing, for advertising, marketing, packaging and labeling and for preparation, destruction and regulation of cannabis, edible and infused products; imposing a sales tax and excise tax on cannabis, edible and infused products; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for cannabis clean slate and for miscellaneous provisions; imposing penalties; consolidating provisions relating to medical use of cannabis; transferring powers and duties of the Department of Health to the Cannabis Control Board; and making repeals.

SB 120 establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for cannabis in the state. It creates the Cannabis Control Board (replacing the Department of Health) to oversee licensing, enforcement, and business regulations for cannabis businesses, including new permit requirements for dispensaries and cultivation centers. The bill imposes sales and excise taxes on cannabis products, establishes a Cannabis Regulation Fund for reinvestment, and includes provisions for "cannabis clean slate" expungement of past offenses, special support for businesses in disproportionately impacted areas, and consolidated rules for medical cannabis use. It directly affects cannabis businesses, consumers (with personal possession limits), and local governments managing local ordinances.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes sales/excise taxes on cannabis products and establishes Cannabis Regulation Fund for reinvestment, creating new revenue stream and directing funds for cannabis regulation.95% confidence
Dan Laughlin (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 29, 2026

HB 1700: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for communication barrier designation; and imposing penalties.

HB 1700 would amend Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to allow driver's licenses to include a "communication impairment designation" for individuals with conditions affecting speech or hearing, such as hearing loss or speech disorders. This designation would help drivers communicate more effectively with law enforcement during traffic stops by indicating they may need alternative communication methods. The bill also specifies penalties for violations related to this designation, such as failing to accommodate it during stops. It directly affects drivers with communication disabilities and law enforcement officers interacting with them.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill improves law enforcement communication during traffic stops for people with disabilities, promoting civil rights and police accountability in law enforcement interactions.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends vehicle licensing to improve communication during traffic stops for drivers with impairments, enhancing transportation safety within vehicle regulations.95% confidence
Brandon Markosek (D) · 22 co-sponsors
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