Pennsylvania Bills

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SR 340: A Resolution designating June 10, 2026, as "National Guard and Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.

This Senate Resolution designates June 10, 2026, as "National Guard and Veterans Day" to honor the Pennsylvania National Guard and its veterans. The measure highlights the unit's historical roots dating back to 1747 and outlines its extensive roles in military service, disaster relief, and community support. By formally recognizing this date, the resolution acknowledges the contributions of the approximately 20,000 members who serve in both full-time and part-time capacities across the state.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 1373: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in fraud and abuse control, further providing for definitions and for restrictions on provider charges and payments and providing for claim submissions.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to strengthen fraud prevention and improve how medical assistance claims are submitted. It requires healthcare providers and individuals delivering home or community services to obtain a National Provider Identifier and include specific details, such as service dates and times, on all payment requests. Additionally, the legislation mandates that claims submitted without proper documentation may be denied and establishes a new training program to help detect and prevent fraud. The Department of Human Services is tasked with creating rules to implement these changes while ensuring care continues uninterrupted for recipients.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 2624: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in size, weight and load, further providing for limits on number of towed vehicles and for length of vehicles, providing for application of width, height and length provisions to tow trucks and further providing for application of maximum weights of vehicle provisions to tow trucks.

This bill updates Pennsylvania vehicle laws to clarify how tow trucks can transport disabled vehicles and combinations without violating standard size and weight limits. It allows a tow truck to move a wrecked vehicle or a group of up to three vehicles within 75 miles of the accident site, provided the route is safe and practical. While these exemptions apply to the combined length and weight of the tow truck and the disabled vehicle, drivers must still obey any specific restrictions on bridges or highways. The changes take effect 60 days after the bill is signed into law.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 1369: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in children and youth, providing for screening requirements.

This bill requires Pennsylvania county agencies and juvenile probation officers to use a specific screening process when interacting with children who may be dependent or delinquent. The goal is to identify whether these children are currently victims of human trafficking or are at risk of becoming victims, particularly those involved in sexual servitude. If a child is identified through this screening, the agency must immediately connect them with specialized support services designed for sexually exploited minors. The law takes effect 90 days after it is signed into action.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 10, 2026

HR 559: A Resolution designating June 10, 2026, as "National Guard and Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates June 10, 2026, as "National Guard and Veterans Day" to honor the history and service of Pennsylvania's National Guard and veterans. The bill recognizes the unit's lineage dating back to 1747 and highlights its extensive contributions to both military operations and domestic emergencies. It serves as a commemorative measure rather than a law that changes funding or policy, aiming to acknowledge the state's military heritage and the roles played by its members.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Jared Solomon (D) · 32 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 2500: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in National Guard Youth Challenge Program, further providing for administration and for audit required.

This bill updates Pennsylvania laws governing the National Guard Youth Challenge Program to clarify how it is managed and monitored. It mandates that the program be staffed with necessary employees and allows the department to create rules for its operation. Additionally, the legislation requires the program to undergo an annual audit by an independent certified public accountant to ensure financial oversight. These changes directly affect the administration of the youth program and the state agencies responsible for its supervision.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 1335: An Act amending the act of November 22, 1978 (P.L.1166, No.274), referred to as the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Law, providing for Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Program.

This bill creates a new program within the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to fund the investigation and prosecution of internet crimes against children. It authorizes the commission to provide grants to law enforcement agencies for establishing task forces that specialize in investigating online sexual offenses and human trafficking involving minors. The funding can also be used to supplement existing federal grants and to train investigators and prosecutors in handling these specific cases. Additionally, the bill requires the commission to set guidelines for awarding these grants, ensuring they are distributed across different geographic areas.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 2554: An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, further providing for executive director; and, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for director.

HB 2554 establishes formal executive leadership roles for both the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and the Pennsylvania Game Commission by creating positions for an executive director and a director, respectively. The bill mandates that these leaders be appointed with the Senate's approval and requires a competitive national search process, including a detailed job description and public notice, whenever a vacancy occurs. Additionally, the legislation sets specific qualifications for these roles, such as executive experience and knowledge in areas like budgeting and conservation, while also defining procedures for temporary acting appointments.

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 1269: An Act providing for the installation of electrified security systems on commercial entities' property and property of exclusively nonresidential use.

This bill allows commercial businesses and nonresidential property owners in Pennsylvania to install outdoor electrified security systems designed to deter intruders. The law specifies that these systems must use low-voltage batteries, connect to monitored alarms rather than directly calling police, and be positioned behind existing fences with clear warning signs. Local governments retain the authority to require system registration or ban installations that do not meet the new safety standards. The legislation applies immediately to properties designated for commercial or nonresidential use, excluding areas primarily used for containing livestock.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 1262: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for penalties.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to introduce stricter sentencing enhancements for specific driving offenses involving alcohol or drugs. It directly affects drivers who refuse chemical testing under a warrant, repeat offenders with four or more prior violations, and school bus drivers convicted of operating their vehicles while impaired. The key mechanism requires the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to mandate harsher penalties for these three categories of cases. The changes would take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✓ Transportation

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 2394: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, establishing the Firefighter Cancer Screening Program and the Firefighter Cancer Screening Fund; and, in special funds, further providing for disposition of Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund.

This bill establishes a new Firefighter Cancer Screening Program and a dedicated Fund to provide cancer screening exams for eligible firefighters in Pennsylvania. The program defines eligible participants as firefighters from municipal, volunteer, or airport fire companies that meet specific criteria, such as having mutual aid agreements and responding to a minimum number of emergency calls. The Department of Health will issue benefits cards to these eligible individuals, allowing them to access medically necessary screenings using MRI or ultrasound at no cost to them. Additionally, the legislation outlines how the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund should be managed and disposed of within special funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

Joe Ciresi (D) · 42 co-sponsors

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 10, 2026

HR 508: A Resolution designating the week of June 7 through 13, 2026, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

This bill designates the week of June 7 through 13, 2026, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" throughout Pennsylvania. It directly affects state residents and officials by encouraging them to hold events and educational programs to highlight the bay's environmental and economic significance. The resolution does not change laws or allocate funds but serves as a symbolic gesture to promote awareness of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Topics ✓ Environment

Carol Hill-Evans (D) · 18 co-sponsors

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