Pennsylvania Bills

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 2443: An Act providing for Child Victim Recovery Fee; establishing the Child Victim Recovery Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.

This bill creates a new fee in Pennsylvania courts to help fund support services for children who are victims of specific sexual offenses and crimes against minors. When a person is convicted, pleads guilty, or enters a diversion program for these crimes, they must pay a fee ranging from $250 to $1,000 depending on the severity of the offense. The collected money goes into a state fund that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency uses to provide grants to children's advocacy centers. Courts are required to allow defendants who cannot afford the fee to pay it in installments, and the bill ensures that any restitution owed to victims is paid before this fee is collected.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Kyle Mullins (D) · 44 co-sponsors

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 1313: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, providing for Native Pennsylvanian Annual License; and imposing penalties.

This bill creates a new hunting license called the "Native Pennsylvanian Annual License" for people who were born in Pennsylvania or have a living parent currently living in the state. These individuals, who currently live outside of Pennsylvania, would be able to purchase this license at the same price as a standard resident license. To qualify, applicants must provide proof of their birthplace or their parent's address along with a valid photo ID. The new license would be identical to regular resident licenses but would not include lifetime options.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 425: A Resolution urging the United States Congress to suspend any and all efforts to pass Federal legislation that would impose a moratorium on state-level artificial intelligence regulation; recognizing the potential benefits along with the risks of misuse and systemic harm of artificial intelligence; acknowledging the importance of state regulation of such technologies; and reaffirming the Pennsylvania General Assembly's sovereign authority to legislate for the protection of Pennsylvanians.

This Pennsylvania House Resolution urges the U.S. Congress to pause efforts to pass federal laws that would block states from regulating artificial intelligence. The bill highlights both the economic benefits and potential risks of AI, noting that Pennsylvania has already enacted state-level protections for issues like deepfakes and AI-generated harmful content. It asserts the state's authority to create its own AI regulations and asks federal officials to stop threatening legal action against state AI laws or withholding funding from states that pass such regulations. The resolution directs Pennsylvania's congressional delegation to advocate for a regulatory approach that respects state authority while protecting public welfare.

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 2264: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for virtual power plant program.

This bill requires Pennsylvania electric distribution companies to create and implement virtual power plant programs by July 1, 2027, which allow customers with eligible energy technologies like solar panels or batteries to participate in grid services. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will review and approve these proposals within 180 days, requiring companies to set enrollment targets and include mechanisms for existing demand response programs. Participants can receive compensation for providing services such as peak load reduction, voltage support, and emergency grid services, with special provisions for low-income customers and disadvantaged communities to receive enhanced upfront payments. The program will establish operational rules for when and how often grid events can occur, including limits on event duration and advance notice requirements, while allowing customers to disenroll without penalties for nonperformance.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Technology

Nate Davidson (D) · 22 co-sponsors

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 449: A Resolution recognizing September 11, 2026, as "25th Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001, Day" in Pennsylvania in memory of the civilians and emergency and armed forces personnel who lost their lives in the attacks.

This Pennsylvania House Resolution designates September 11, 2026, as "25th Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001, Day" in the state. The measure formally recognizes the victims of the 2001 attacks, including civilians, military personnel, and first responders who lost their lives. It serves as a commemorative acknowledgment rather than establishing new laws or funding. The resolution aims to honor the memory of those affected and reaffirm the state's commitment to remembering the events and their legacy.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Donna Scheuren (R) · 44 co-sponsors

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 1210: An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.789, No.285), known as The Insurance Department Act of 1921, in insurance producers, further providing for powers and duties of department.

This bill gives the Pennsylvania Insurance Department commissioner sole authority to approve or contract for insurance producer pre-examination courses. It exempts these approved courses from requirements under the Private Licensed Schools Act, which currently regulates other educational institutions. The change directly affects insurance producers and educational providers by centralizing oversight of exam preparation materials under the state insurance department. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 1183: An Act amending the act of December 19, 1990 (P.L.1200, No.202), known as the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act, further providing for registration of charitable organizations, financial reports, fees and failure to file.

SB 1183 amends Pennsylvania's Charitable Solicitations Act to raise financial reporting thresholds for charitable organizations. It requires full audits for organizations receiving $1 million+ in annual contributions (up from $750,000), reviews/audits for those receiving $500,000-$1 million (up from $250,000-$750,000), and compilations/reviews for those receiving $150,000-$500,000 (up from $100,000-$250,000). Organizations with under $150,000 in annual contributions may choose whether to conduct any financial review. These changes apply to contributions received in calendar years after the bill's effective date.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 2229: An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), known as the Solid Waste Management Act, in general provisions, further providing for powers and duties of the department.

HB 2229 amends Pennsylvania's Solid Waste Management Act to clarify and expand the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) authority. It requires the DEP to propose a state fund funded by facility surcharges if federal hazardous waste cleanup funding proves inadequate, targeting abandoned or closed hazardous waste sites. The bill also establishes new regulations for the "beneficial use" of municipal and residual waste, including mandatory monitoring for waste stored longer than one year and requiring facilities to report changes in waste properties. Additionally, it mandates that the DEP forward EPA violation notices to affected municipalities and allows municipalities to opt out of receiving these notices. These changes directly affect waste management facilities, municipalities handling residual waste, and the DEP's enforcement processes.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 2226: An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for prescription drug cost credits in health insurance; and imposing penalties.

HB 2226 amends Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to explicitly prohibit pyramid schemes and similar deceptive promotional plans. The bill adds a new definition clarifying that schemes where participants pay to join and earn compensation primarily by recruiting others (rather than through product sales) are illegal, including "chain-letter plans," "pyramid clubs," and "pyramid promotional schemes." This change directly affects businesses operating such schemes and protects consumers from being misled by these fraudulent programs. The amendment specifically bans practices like requiring participants to pay for "opportunities" to recruit others, while excluding minimal initial payments of $25 or less.

Emily Kinkead (D) · 31 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 136: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and establish an advisory committee to determine the impact on Pennsylvania taxpayers of Pennsylvania State Police full or partial police services for municipalities that do not maintain full police coverage.

HR 136 is a House resolution directing Pennsylvania's Joint State Government Commission to study the financial impact of State Police services on taxpayers. It specifically examines costs for municipalities that rely on Pennsylvania State Police for full or partial police coverage instead of maintaining their own departments - currently covering over 1,700 municipalities (428 part-time, 1,293 full-time as of 2021). The study will assess how these costs affect taxpayer burdens, compare millage rates between municipalities with local police versus those using State Police, and evaluate potential fee structures based on population. The Commission must report findings and recommendations to the legislature within one year. This resolution does not enact new law but requests a factual analysis to inform future policy decisions.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 1244: 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 pelvic floor therapy.

HB 1244 requires health insurance policies and government health programs in Pennsylvania to cover pelvic floor therapy and related treatments for pelvic floor dysfunction. This includes services like biofeedback, trigger point therapy, electrical stimulation, and postoperative care for prostatectomies, hysterectomies, and postpartum assessments. The coverage applies to policies issued or renewed after the bill's effective date, though insurers may still apply medical necessity standards and cost-sharing requirements. The bill directly affects all health insurance companies and government health programs (such as Medicaid) operating under Pennsylvania's insurance law.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Liz Hanbidge (D) · 19 co-sponsors

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 730: An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in health care, further providing for applicability, for definitions, for criminal penalties, for emergency medical services, for definitions, for orders, bracelets and necklaces, for revocation, for absence of order, bracelet or necklace and for emergency medical services, repealing provisions relating to advisory committee and providing for discontinuance and for Pennsylvania orders for life-sustaining treatment.

SB 730 amends Pennsylvania law regarding end-of-life medical decisions, affecting patients, their designated surrogates, and healthcare providers, including emergency medical services. The bill introduces and integrates "Pennsylvania orders for life-sustaining treatment" (POLST) into the existing framework, alongside advance health care directives and out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate (OOH-DNR) orders. It updates definitions for various healthcare roles to align with current state law and modifies criminal penalties for actions like falsifying or interfering with these medical orders. Additionally, the bill clarifies the applicability of emergency medical services in situations without an OOH-DNR order and standardizes the issuance of OOH-DNR orders, bracelets, and necklaces by physicians.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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