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passed · Pennsylvania · House Dec 16, 2025

HR 337: A Resolution designating the week of November 17 through 21, 2025, as "Pennsylvania Education for Students Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week" and November 21, 2025, as "Red Shirt Day" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates the week of November 17-21, 2025, as "Pennsylvania Education for Students Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week" and November 21, 2025, as "Red Shirt Day" in Pennsylvania. It is a symbolic measure to raise awareness about educational support for homeless students, with no direct policy changes or funding mechanisms. The bill was referred to the Children & Youth committee and reported as committed on October 29, 2025. As a commemorative resolution, it does not impose legal obligations or alter existing laws.
Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D) · 12 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Dec 16, 2025

SB 871: An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in contracts, further providing for letting contracts.

SB 871 amends Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code to clarify bonding requirements for contractors. It requires successful bidders on township contracts to provide a bond, letter of credit, or other security within 20 days of contract award, set at 10% to 100% of the contract value. This applies to most contracts not already covered under Pennsylvania's Public Works Contractors' Bond Law of 1967. The bill directly affects second-class townships and contractors working with them, ensuring performance guarantees are secured promptly to protect public funds. Failure to provide the required security within 20 days voids the contract.
Cris Dush (R) · 6 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Dec 16, 2025

HB 1871: An Act providing for the installation of electrified security systems on commercial entities' property and property in exclusive nonresidential use.

HB 1871 requires commercial businesses and properties used exclusively for nonresidential purposes (like offices or retail spaces) to install shock-based security systems on their premises. The bill mandates these systems be installed on property boundaries to deter unauthorized entry. It directly affects owners and operators of commercial properties, including retail stores, offices, and other non-residential business locations. The legislation passed with final approval on November 18, 2025, after amendments.
Scott Conklin (D) · 7 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Dec 15, 2025

SB 686: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in falsification and intimidation, further providing for the offense of tampering with public records or information.

SB 686 amends Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law to make it a felony to intentionally alter, destroy, conceal, or remove public records after someone has requested them under the law. It directly affects government employees who handle public records, targeting actions like hiding documents during active requests or with fraudulent intent. Previously, such tampering was a misdemeanor, but this bill upgrades penalties to a third-degree felony when records are involved in an ongoing request or appeal. The law aims to ensure the accuracy and accessibility of public records during official inquiries.
Cris Dush (R) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Dec 9, 2025

SB 1070: An Act amending Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in unconventional gas well fee, further providing for Statewide initiatives.

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's oil and gas fee structure to redirect 40% of remaining revenue from unconventional gas well fees (after 2011) into the Marcellus Legacy Fund. Specifically, 25% of this portion will fund county bridge repairs through the Highway Bridge Improvement Restricted Account. Counties and municipalities can use these funds to repair deteriorated bridges, regardless of federal aid eligibility, by submitting approved repair plans. The funds are distributed proportionally based on county population, and first- or second-class counties may also use them for public transportation authority bridges. This changes how oil and gas fee revenue is allocated to support local infrastructure.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 40% of oil/gas fees to fund county bridge repairs via Highway Bridge Improvement Account, directly allocating existing revenue to essential infrastructure maintenance.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects 25% of gas fee revenue to county bridge repairs via Highway Bridge Improvement Account, directly funding transportation infrastructure maintenance.90% confidence
Greg Rothman (R) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Dec 2, 2025

HB 1713: An Act amending the act of May 19, 1995 (P.L.33, No.3), known as the Economic Development Agency, Fiduciary and Lender Environmental Liability Protection Act, further providing for definitions.

HB 1713 amends the 1995 Economic Development Agency, Fiduciary and Lender Environmental Liability Protection Act by clarifying specific definitions within the law. It directly affects economic development agencies, fiduciaries, and lenders operating under this environmental liability protection framework. The bill's key mechanism is updating terminology to improve clarity and consistency in how environmental liability protections apply. This procedural amendment focuses on refining the legal language rather than changing substantive protections. The bill passed final passage on November 19, 2025, and was referred to the Urban Affairs & Housing committee.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentAmends environmental liability protection law to clarify definitions, maintaining business liability shields rather than advancing environmental protections.75% confidence
Bob Freeman (D) · 20 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Nov 24, 2025

HB 1980: An Act amending the act of March 20, 2002 (P.L.154, No.13), known as the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act, in administrative provisions, further providing for continuing medical education.

HB 1980 amends the MCare Act to update administrative rules related to continuing medical education (CME) requirements for licensed healthcare professionals. It directly affects doctors, nurses, and other medical practitioners who must complete CME to maintain their licenses. The bill changes how these education requirements are administered, though specific procedural details aren't provided in the context. This amendment focuses on streamlining or clarifying the CME process within the existing MCare framework.
Paul Takac (D) · 7 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Nov 24, 2025

HB 1811: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in property and buildings, further providing for price paid for acquisitions and improvements.

HB 1811 sets a $400 per acre maximum limit for the Pennsylvania Game Commission when purchasing land for game conservation in counties classified as sixth, seventh, or eighth class. This directly affects the Game Commission’s land acquisition costs for wildlife management in smaller counties. The bill clarifies that this price limit applies exclusively to these specific county classifications, ensuring purchases align with local market values while controlling expenses.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill caps Game Commission land acquisition costs at $400/acre, controlling government spending and promoting fiscal responsibility per summary.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentSets $400/acre cap on conservation land purchases, restricting Commission's ability to acquire land at market rates for wildlife management.85% confidence
Mandy Steele (D) · 7 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Nov 24, 2025

HB 1233: An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for portable battery stewardship and establishing requirements for Battery Stewardship Plans; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; and imposing penalties.

HB 1233 requires battery manufacturers and retailers in Pennsylvania to create and implement plans for managing used portable batteries (like those in electronics and tools). It directs the Department of Environmental Protection to review these plans and enforce compliance, imposing fines for violations. The bill directly affects businesses that sell or produce portable batteries by mandating their responsible collection and recycling. If passed, it would establish new statewide requirements for handling battery waste, aiming to reduce environmental harm from improper disposal. The bill is currently pending in the Environmental Resources & Energy committee.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates battery recycling plans to prevent pollution, requires DEP enforcement, and aligns with environmental protection through responsible waste management.95% confidence
Josh Siegel (D) · 16 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Nov 24, 2025

HB 1894: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in the aged, further providing for LIFE Program; and making a repeal.

HB 1894 amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to update the LIFE Program, which supports aging residents. The bill specifically addresses provisions related to the "aged" (seniors) and includes a repeal provision, though the exact nature of the repeal is not detailed in the provided context. It directly affects seniors enrolled in or eligible for the LIFE Program under Pennsylvania's human services system. The bill passed final passage on November 17, 2025, and was referred to the Aging & Youth committee for further consideration. (Note: Specific mechanisms or policy changes beyond the title's reference to "further providing for LIFE Program" are not described in the provided context.)
Maureen Madden (D) · 23 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Nov 24, 2025

HB 1787: An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties of elected officials, further providing for completion, filing and publication of auditor's report and financial statement; and, in accounts and finances, further providing for annual reports, publication, filing report with Department of Community and Economic Development and penalty.

HB 1787 amends Pennsylvania laws governing financial reporting for boroughs and cities. It requires local elected officials to complete, file, and publish annual auditor's reports and financial statements, and mandates that these reports be submitted to the Department of Community and Economic Development. The bill also establishes penalties for failure to meet these reporting deadlines. These changes directly affect borough and city governments across Pennsylvania by increasing transparency requirements for their financial operations.
Christina Sappey (D) · 6 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Nov 24, 2025

HB 1995: An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in compensation, further providing for rate and amount of compensation.

HB 1995 amends Pennsylvania's unemployment compensation law to adjust benefit calculations based on a trigger percentage tied to state unemployment conditions. If the trigger percentage remains below 250% as of July 1, 2027, then for 2028 and later, the highest quarterly wages used to calculate benefits will be determined by averaging the highest quarter wage and 130% of the second highest quarter wage (capped at the highest amount). If the trigger reaches or exceeds 250% on July 1, 2028, the standard calculation method reverts to the prior formula. This change directly affects unemployed workers in Pennsylvania who receive unemployment benefits under the state's program.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill adjusts unemployment benefit calculations to potentially lower base wages when unemployment is low (trigger <250%), reducing worker benefits under normal economic conditions.85% confidence
Jason Dawkins (D) · 2 co-sponsors
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