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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 5, 2026

HB 2605: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abortion, further providing for Commonwealth interference prohibited.

This bill amends Pennsylvania law to explicitly prohibit the state from interfering with the use or provision of medically appropriate contraception and fertility treatments. It defines fertility treatment broadly to include services such as egg and sperm preservation, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, embryo genetic testing, and related medications. By codifying this protection in the state's criminal code, the legislation ensures that government entities cannot restrict access to these reproductive health services. The changes are set to take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly prohibits state interference with contraception and fertility treatments, protecting patient access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence
Mary Jo Daley (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 5, 2026

HB 2601: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, establishing the RECLAIM Program and the RECLAIM Advisory Committee; requiring the establishment of county delinquent youth care and custody funds; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services.

This bill creates the RECLAIM Program in Pennsylvania to help juvenile courts improve care and services for young people involved in the justice system. It requires the Department of Human Services to set up an application process where courts can request funding for operational costs related to diagnosis, treatment, and alternative placement facilities. The legislation also mandates that each county establish its own delinquent youth care and custody fund to support these initiatives. Additionally, the bill establishes a RECLAIM Advisory Committee and requires that funded programs ensure equal access for minority youth.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates RECLAIM Program to improve care, treatment, and alternative placements for juveniles, directly supporting rehabilitation and justice reform.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds diagnosis, treatment, and alternative placement for juvenile justice, directly supporting mental health and healthcare services.75% confidence
Liz Hanbidge (D) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 5, 2026

HR 551: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission and Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to examine the reimbursement mechanisms necessary to expand and sustain a robust behavioral health crisis service system in this Commonwealth, specifically analyzing practices of the Medicaid program, Medicare program and private commercial health insurance payors in paying for crisis services and their impact on the sustainability and accessibility of these vital services.

This resolution directs state committees to study how Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance pay for behavioral health crisis services in Pennsylvania. The investigation aims to understand how current payment methods affect the ability of crisis centers to operate sustainably and provide accessible care. The study will analyze specific financial data, compare reimbursement rates across different payors, and review successful models used in other states. Ultimately, the committees will develop recommendations to improve funding and ensure the long-term viability of these essential services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs committees to examine reimbursement mechanisms to expand and sustain behavioral health crisis services, aiming to improve accessibility and sustainability.85% confidence
Justin Fleming (D) · 20 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 1364: An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, further providing for leases for not more than three years and for leases for more than three years and providing for notice of building credit through rent reporting program for residential leases; and providing for reporting rent payment information to consumer reporting agency program.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Landlord and Tenant Act to clarify rules for residential leases and introduce new rent reporting options. It maintains the existing requirement that leases lasting more than three years must be in writing, while confirming that shorter leases can be oral or written. Additionally, the bill mandates that landlords provide written notice to tenants about a building credit program where rent payments are reported to consumer agencies. This notice must be signed by the tenant at the start of the lease, regardless of whether the agreement is oral or written. The legislation also establishes a separate opt-in program allowing landlords to report on-time rent payments to consumer reporting agencies to help tenants build credit.
Nikil Saval (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 1371: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for enrollment limitation.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to establish stricter rules for when individuals can switch managed care health plans. It requires people who qualify for public assistance to stay in their current plan for at least twelve months unless they meet specific criteria to change. The law allows switching without a reason during a short window after first joining a plan, once a year during a designated enrollment period, or at any time for documented "good cause" such as moving, religious objections, or poor quality of care. To approve a switch based on quality issues, the department must review objective evidence like medical records or official complaints rather than relying on general dissatisfaction. The state must also follow federal regulations when implementing these changes and provide a process for appealing denied requests.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts patient access to managed care plans by imposing a 12-month lock-in period, limiting flexibility for individuals seeking better coverage.85% confidence
Dawn Keefer (R)
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 1366: An Act amending the act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), known as the Crime Victims Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Crime Victims Act to clarify how "out-of-pocket loss" is defined for reimbursement purposes. It directly affects crime victims by expanding the list of reimbursable expenses to include costs for cleaning a crime scene, temporary relocation of victims and their pets, and physical examinations used to gather evidence. The legislation also specifies that "common household pets" includes domesticated animals like dogs, cats, and birds kept for pleasure. These changes aim to ensure victims can recover more specific costs incurred as a direct result of a criminal incident without covering property damage or pain and suffering.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands victim reimbursement for crime scene cleaning and relocation, strengthening victim support within the criminal justice system.90% confidence
James Malone (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 1367: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for approval of application for absentee ballot and for canvassing of official absentee ballots and mail-in ballots; in voting by qualified mail-in electors, further providing for approval of application for mail-in ballot; and, in Election Integrity Grant Program, further providing for funding for elections.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Election Code to update procedures for absentee and mail-in voting and to provide funding for election integrity. It clarifies the definition of "pre-canvass" to include preparing ballots for scanning while explicitly excluding the examination of unopened envelopes or the recording of votes. The legislation sets specific timeframes and notice requirements for county boards of elections when pre-canvassing ballots before an election and canvassing them afterward, while allowing candidate and party representatives to observe these meetings. Additionally, it establishes that challenges to the approval of absentee ballot applications can only be based on voter qualifications, not on whether the applicant chose an absentee or mail-in ballot form.
Lindsey Williams (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 1361: An Act amending the act of April 18, 2016 (P.L.128, No.17), known as the Pennsylvania ABLE Act, in exemptions, providing for exclusion of contributions for purposes of determining need for disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's ABLE Act to help disabled veterans keep their real estate tax exemptions. It allows money deposited into an ABLE savings account to be ignored when calculating whether a veteran meets the financial need requirements for this tax break. The change ensures that contributions made to these special savings accounts do not count as annual income for eligibility purposes. This policy will apply to tax determinations made on or after January 1, 2027.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by excluding ABLE contributions from income calculations for disabled veterans, protecting their real estate tax exemptions.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands tax exemptions for disabled veterans by excluding ABLE account contributions from income calculations, strengthening financial benefits.95% confidence
Chris Gebhard (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 1350: An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions; and providing for conduct relating to reproductive health data and sexual health data.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to specifically regulate how businesses collect and handle reproductive and sexual health data. It requires companies to obtain consumer consent, limit data collection to what is necessary for specific services, and provide clear options for users to access or delete this sensitive information. Additionally, the legislation restricts sharing this data with third parties unless there is valid consent or a legal mandate, while also establishing a process for the Attorney General to issue violation notices before taking enforcement action.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient privacy rights regarding reproductive and sexual health data, strengthening consumer protection in healthcare.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy by regulating reproductive health data collection and requiring consumer consent.90% confidence
Maria Collett (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 1363: An Act providing for public utility credit reporting; and imposing duties on public utilities.

This bill establishes a new Public Utility Credit Act requiring public utilities in Pennsylvania to report credit information related to utility services. It defines "public utility" broadly to include providers of electricity, gas, water, transportation, and telecommunications, while explicitly excluding private generators, nonprofit cooperatives, and certain resort water services. The legislation imposes specific duties on these utilities to maintain and share credit data, aiming to create a standardized system for tracking payment history. By mandating these reporting requirements, the bill seeks to improve credit visibility for utility customers without advocating for specific regulatory outcomes.
Nikil Saval (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 1365: An Act amending Titles 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Multimodal Fund, further providing for use of money in fund; in preliminary provisions relating to aviation, further providing for definitions and for Aviation Restricted Account and providing for Aviation Trust Fund; in authority of Department of Transportation, further providing for authority of department; in obstructions to aircraft operation, providing for prohibited conduct; in airport operation and zoning, providing for abandoned or derelict aircraft and further providing for power to adopt airport zoning regulations; in aviation development, further providing for service fees, for tax on aviation fuels, for allocation of funds, for agreement of maintenance and for tax on jet fuels and providing for tax on alternative aviation fuels and for aviation fees; in liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for imposition of tax, exemptions and deductions, for distributor's report and payment of tax, for disposition and use of tax and for refunds; imposing fees; imposing penalties; making transfers; abrogating regulations; and making editorial changes.

This bill updates Pennsylvania laws to create new funding accounts and taxes specifically for aviation activities. It establishes an Aviation Restricted Account and an Aviation Trust Fund, directing millions of dollars annually to the Department of Transportation for airport programs and aviation development. The legislation also introduces new taxes on aviation fuels, including jet fuel and alternative fuels like hydrogen and electricity, while defining terms such as "alternative aviation fuel" and "aircraft operating area." Additionally, the bill grants the Department of Transportation authority to adopt airport zoning regulations, address abandoned aircraft, and impose penalties for obstructing aircraft operations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes new aviation funds and taxes, directly increasing state revenue and funding for transportation programs.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates new funding accounts and taxes to finance aviation infrastructure and development.95% confidence
Dan Laughlin (R) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 5, 2026

HB 2603: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for definitions and providing for wearable recording devices; and imposing penalties.

This Pennsylvania bill regulates wearable recording devices, such as smartwatches and glasses, by requiring them to have a visible light that indicates when they are recording audio or video. It mandates that retailers provide customers with clear written notices about how these devices must be operated and prohibits the sale or use of devices that lack this visual indicator or have it disabled. Under the new rules, individuals must obtain explicit consent from anyone they record in private areas, and they cannot record others without their knowledge if the device's visual indicator is missing or turned off. Manufacturers face escalating financial penalties for selling non-compliant devices, while retailers who fail to provide proper notices may incur fines after repeated violations. Law enforcement officers and correctional facility personnel are exempt from these requirements when conducting investigations or ensuring security.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances police accountability and protects civil rights by regulating wearable recording devices and requiring consent, reducing covert surveillance risks.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates visual indicators on recording devices and requires explicit consent, directly protecting consumer privacy and data rights.90% confidence
Joe Ciresi (D) · 6 co-sponsors
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