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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 852: An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in collection of delinquent taxes, further providing for collection of delinquent per capita, occupation, occupational privilege, emergency and municipal services, local services and income taxes from employers, etc., for notice and for costs of collection of delinquent per capita, occupation, occupational privilege, emergency and municipal services, local services and income taxes.

HB 852 amends Pennsylvania's Local Tax Enabling Act to standardize procedures for collecting delinquent taxes. It specifically updates notice requirements and clarifies who bears collection costs for per capita, occupation, occupational privilege, emergency, municipal services, local services, and income taxes. Local governments collecting these taxes will now follow uniform rules for notifying taxpayers about delinquencies and accounting for administrative expenses. The bill does not change tax rates or create new taxes, but streamlines the enforcement process for existing local tax collections. This procedural update directly affects municipalities and tax collectors managing these specific revenue streams.
Joe Webster (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 1380: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in institutions of higher education, establishing the PA WORKS Scholarship Grant Program and the trade career-incentive tax credit.

This bill creates the PA WORKS Scholarship Grant Program to provide financial aid to Pennsylvania residents pursuing specific trade careers in fields like construction, automotive repair, and welding at colleges and universities. To qualify for a grant of up to $5,000 per year, students must maintain satisfactory grades and sign an agreement to live and work in an in-demand trade job within the state for 36 months after graduation. The legislation also establishes a trade career-incentive tax credit for businesses that hire graduates from these approved trade programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a scholarship program funded by a tax credit, advancing fiscal management by incentivizing trade careers and utilizing tax policy to support public education goals.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates scholarship grants and tax credits to fund trade education, expanding access and financial aid for students.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds trade career education and incentivizes in-state employment, strengthening the labor workforce.85% confidence
Gene Yaw (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 807: An Act amending the act of November 6, 1987 (P.L.381, No.79), known as the Older Adults Protective Services Act, in administration, further providing for immunity from civil and criminal liability; in reporting suspected abuse by employees, further providing for reports to department and coroner, for restrictions on employees, for confidentiality of and access to confidential reports and for penalties; providing for Older Adult Abuse Registry; and imposing penalties.

This bill, known as Alice's Law, strengthens protections for older adults in Pennsylvania by creating a statewide registry to track individuals who have abused or neglected elderly people. It requires facilities to immediately remove employees from duty if they are accused of abuse and to terminate staff members who appear on the new registry. The legislation also clarifies rules for reporting suspected abuse, ensuring that reports are sent to both the department and the coroner while maintaining confidentiality for the identity of the person who made the report. Additionally, the bill expands immunity for agencies and workers acting in good faith and increases administrative fines for facility owners or administrators who fail to comply with these new reporting and safety requirements.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens protections for vulnerable adults by creating an abuse registry, mandating employee removal, and clarifying reporting protocols, thereby enhancing accountability and safety within the justice system.85% confidence
Lynda Culver (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SR 338: A Resolution designating June 10, 2026, as "Delco Day" in Pennsylvania.

This Senate Resolution designates June 10, 2026, as "Delco Day" in Pennsylvania to officially recognize the annual community event held in Delaware County. The bill highlights the event's purpose of raising funds for local charities, specifically noting the 2026 beneficiary, the HEADstrong Foundation, which supports cancer patients and their families. Additionally, the resolution honors several notable individuals from the county, including civil rights leader Ruth L. Bennett, comedian Tina Fey, and Olympic swimmer Brendan Hansen, to celebrate their contributions and legacy.
John Kane (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SR 339: A Resolution designating the week of June 8 through 14, 2026, as "Union Organizing Week" in Pennsylvania, in honor of those workers who have fought for their right to organize and bargain collectively at their workplace.

This Senate Resolution designates the week of June 8 through 14, 2026, as "Union Organizing Week" throughout Pennsylvania. The measure directly affects workers and employers by formally recognizing the historical efforts of employees who have fought for the right to organize and bargain collectively. The resolution highlights the benefits of unionization, such as improved workplace safety and fair wages, while acknowledging the challenges workers face during the organizing process. It serves as a commemorative gesture rather than establishing new legal requirements or changing existing labor laws.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill designates 'Union Organizing Week' to honor workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively, explicitly highlighting benefits like improved safety and fair wages.85% confidence
John Kane (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 1382: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program, further providing for definitions and for credit for child and dependent care employment-related expenses.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program to align state tax credits with future changes in the federal tax code. It directly affects Pennsylvania taxpayers who claim credits for employment-related child and dependent care expenses by modifying how the credit amount is calculated. The legislation establishes a new "applicable percent" for tax years starting after December 31, 2025, ensuring the state credit matches the federal credit limits, which are set at $3,000 for one qualifying individual or $6,000 for two or more. By linking these two systems, the bill ensures that the state tax benefit remains consistent with federal rules for future taxable years.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax credits for child and dependent care expenses, providing direct tax relief to families and aligning state policy with federal standards.90% confidence
Maria Collett (D) · 15 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 2429: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for hosting capacity maps.

This bill requires electric distribution companies in Pennsylvania to create and publish online maps showing how much additional power their local grids can support. These maps must be updated every two months and include details on available capacity, existing power sources, and any grid limitations that could affect new connections. The legislation also mandates that utilities provide clear, standardized information about reliability issues and planned upgrades to help customers and businesses plan their energy needs. Additionally, the bill establishes a process for individuals to request specific grid data and ensures that utilities cannot unfairly deny access to this information.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates hosting capacity maps to enable grid expansion and support new energy connections, facilitating renewable integration and infrastructure growth.90% confidence
Missy Cerrato (D) · 15 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 2450: An Act amending the act of July 10, 1984 (P.L.688, No.147), known as the Radiation Protection Act, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in fees, further providing for nuclear facility and transport fees.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Radiation Protection Act to update definitions and establish new fees for nuclear facilities and radioactive material transport. It clarifies the definition of independent spent fuel storage installations and requires operators of nuclear power reactor sites to pay annual fees to the Department of Environmental Resources, with specific amounts set for sites that still store spent fuel. Additionally, the legislation mandates that shippers of spent nuclear fuel and other radioactive materials pay a fee for each vehicle, railroad, or barge shipment moving through the state. The bill also introduces a cost recovery mechanism for shut-down reactors, allowing the agency to charge owners for incident response costs if all spent fuel has been moved to approved dry cask storage. These changes aim to generate revenue for radiation safety programs and emergency preparedness without altering the core regulatory authority of the state.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes fees for nuclear facilities and transport, generating revenue to support nuclear energy infrastructure and safety.85% confidence
Tom Mehaffie (R) · 20 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 2427: An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in quality health care accountability and protection, further providing for definitions and providing for utilization management for stage four, advanced metastatic cancer drugs; and making a repeal.

HB 2427 amends Pennsylvania's Insurance Company Law to regulate how insurers cover drugs for stage four, advanced metastatic cancer. The bill prohibits insurance policies from requiring patients to fail a different medication or prove a history of failure before approving coverage for a new drug, provided the drug is FDA-approved and aligns with current clinical best practices. This legislation also repeals the previous Fair Access to Cancer Treatment Law while ensuring that all existing rules, contracts, and decisions made under that law remain in effect.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes barriers to cancer drug coverage, improving patient access and protecting rights to necessary treatments.90% confidence
Perry Warren (D) · 9 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 2305: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to clarify and strengthen tax exemptions for charitable, religious, volunteer fire, and nonprofit educational organizations. It requires these groups to use tax-exempt purchases only for their qualified purposes, excluding unrelated business activities and major construction projects from the exemption. The legislation also establishes a process for the Department of Revenue to issue conditional tax-exempt status to new organizations and allows for the revocation of exemptions if an organization no longer meets public charity requirements.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens tax exemptions for charitable and nonprofit organizations, promoting fiscal responsibility by preventing misuse of tax-exempt status while supporting essential community services.85% confidence
Ben Waxman (D) · 13 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 2337: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for the offense of off-road vehicles in urban municipalities.

This bill amends Pennsylvania vehicle laws to clarify how off-road vehicles like all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes can be operated within urban municipalities. It establishes that existing state rules do not override local ordinances, allowing cities to create their own regulations that permit, restrict, or ban these vehicles within their boundaries. The legislation also preserves any pre-existing local rules that were in place before this law takes effect, ensuring cities retain control over off-road vehicle use in their areas. The changes become active 60 days after the bill is signed into law.
Ed Neilson (D) · 11 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 2336: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for learners' permits and for examination of applicant for driver's license.

This bill requires drivers under 18 in Pennsylvania to view educational materials about distracted driving and work zone safety before taking their junior driver's license exam. It also mandates that the driver's license test include at least one question about safe driving in work zones and adds a corresponding section to the official driver's manual. The law applies to all minors seeking a junior license, including those applying for motorcycle permits. These changes aim to improve safety awareness during the licensing process without altering existing permit requirements or testing procedures.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by requiring distracted driving and work zone safety education for junior drivers, improving overall road safety standards.95% confidence
Ed Neilson (D) · 21 co-sponsors
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