Pennsylvania Bills

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 9, 2025

HR 243: A Resolution designating June 9, 2025, as "Dave Parker Day" in Pennsylvania.

This is a commemorative resolution (HR 243), not a substantive bill. It formally designates June 9, 2025, as "Dave Parker Day" in Pennsylvania to honor baseball legend Dave Parker on his 74th birthday. The resolution recognizes his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, his 1978 National League MVP award, his 2025 Hall of Fame induction, and his connection to Pennsylvania. As a symbolic gesture, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws, programs, or constituents.

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 9, 2025

SR 125: A Resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Army.

This resolution formally recognizes the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Army (established June 14, 1775, as the Continental Army). It commemorates the Army as the nation's oldest fighting force and first national institution, highlighting historical milestones like the Battle of Bunker Hill and George Washington's appointment as Commander in Chief. The resolution serves solely as a ceremonial tribute with no policy changes or direct impact on individuals or programs. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect veterans' benefits.

Doug Mastriano (R) · 25 co-sponsors

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 9, 2025

HR 206: A Resolution designating June 14, 2025, as the "250th Birthday of the United States Army" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates June 14, 2025, as the "250th Birthday of the United States Army" within Pennsylvania. It commemorates the founding of the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, and recognizes Pennsylvania's historical role in the Army's formation, including its "Pennsylvania Line" units. The resolution also acknowledges Pennsylvania's large veteran population (nearly 700,000) and honors current and past Army service members. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding policy impact and serves solely to recognize this historical milestone.

Jim Haddock (D) · 47 co-sponsors

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 9, 2025

HB 1072: An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions and for filing and payment of claim. Amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in State Lottery, further providing for disposition of funds.

HB 1072 modifies two existing laws: it updates the Taxpayer Relief Act to clarify eligibility and application processes for senior citizens' property tax and rent rebate programs, directly affecting seniors who qualify for these benefits. It also amends the State Lottery Law to specify how lottery revenue funds are allocated and managed. The bill makes concrete changes to how rebate claims are filed and paid under the senior assistance program, while adjusting the disposition of lottery funds. These amendments aim to streamline administration without creating new programs or altering benefit amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 6, 2025

HB 1089: An Act providing for restrictions on the sale and application of high-PAH sealants; establishing the Safer Sealant Fund; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; authorizing certain municipal ordinances; and imposing penalties.

HB 1089 restricts the sale and application of sealants containing high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), harmful chemicals linked to health and environmental risks, primarily affecting manufacturers, contractors, and businesses selling these products. It establishes a Safer Sealant Fund to support the development of safer alternatives, requires the Department of Environmental Protection to enforce compliance, and allows municipalities to adopt stricter local rules. Violations of the restrictions incur penalties, with the bill aiming to reduce exposure to PAHs through regulatory and financial mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Environment

Mandy Steele (D) · 23 co-sponsors

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 6, 2025

HB 463: An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, prohibiting speculative ticketing acts or practices.

HB 463 prohibits "speculative ticketing," which involves buying event tickets to resell them at significantly higher prices before the event occurs. It directly affects consumers who face inflated prices and ticket sellers engaging in this practice. The bill amends the Unfair Trade Practices Law to ban buying or selling tickets for profit based on anticipated demand, not actual ownership. The bill passed the House on June 4, 2025, and is now pending review by the Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure committee.

Rob Matzie (D) · 39 co-sponsors

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 6, 2025

HB 1500: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for Cyber Charter School Funding and Policy Council and further providing for advertising and sponsorships; in pupils and attendance, further providing for exceptional children and education and training; in charter schools, further providing for definitions, for funding for cyber charter schools, for powers and duties of department and for assessment and evaluation, providing for fund balance limits, further providing for cyber charter school requirements and prohibitions, providing for cyber charter school fund balance accountability, further providing for establishment of cyber charter school, for cyber charter school application, for enrollment and notification, for enrollee wellness checks and for applicability of other provisions of this act and of other acts and regulations and providing for cyber charter school moratorium; and, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for extraordinary special education program expenses.

HB 1500 establishes a Cyber Charter School Funding and Policy Council to develop recommendations on funding, governance, and accountability for cyber charter schools by April 2026. The bill requires public school entities to report advertising and sponsorship spending annually, and mandates detailed cost-tracking for special education services based on individualized student plans. It also adds provisions for student wellness checks, enrollment notifications, and fund balance limits for cyber charter schools, while maintaining a moratorium on new cyber charter school approvals. The law directly affects cyber charter schools, public school districts, and students with disabilities in Pennsylvania.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

Mary Isaacson (D) · 38 co-sponsors

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 6, 2025

HB 242: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credits relating to beginning farmers, further providing for scope of article, for definitions, for beginning farmer management tax credit and for approval of tax credit.

HB 242 amends Pennsylvania's 1971 Tax Code to expand tax credits for beginning farmers. It creates a new "beginning farmer management tax credit" and clarifies definitions to streamline eligibility. The credit reduces tax liability for new farmers who use management services to start operations. This directly affects Pennsylvania farmers beginning agricultural businesses, making the tax benefit clearer and more accessible.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 5, 2025

SB 376: An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the prohibition of unauthorized applications.

SB 376 bans the installation or use of TikTok (or any app developed by ByteDance Limited) on state-owned electronic devices and state wireless networks in Pennsylvania. It requires state employees to remove such applications from devices within three months of the law taking effect, with exceptions for law enforcement, security, or risk mitigation activities. The law directly affects state employees using devices paid for with state funds or accessing state networks. It specifically targets TikTok and any future apps by ByteDance, not other social media platforms.

Topics ✗ Technology

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 4, 2025

SR 27: A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study as to the feasibility of establishing a no-fault catastrophic loss fund to provide payment for claims brought as the result of birth-related neurological injuries in Pennsylvania.

This Senate Resolution (SR 27) directs Pennsylvania's Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the feasibility of creating a no-fault catastrophic loss fund for birth-related neurological injury claims. The study would examine whether such a fund - paying claims without requiring proof of medical negligence - could help address high malpractice insurance costs for obstetric providers and reduce barriers to obstetric care in Pennsylvania, particularly in underserved areas. The committee must also analyze costs in other states with similar funds and consult with hospitals, providers, and patient advocates before reporting back within one year.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 4, 2025

HR 192: A Resolution designating the week of June 8 through 14, 2025, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates June 8-14, 2025, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. It recognizes the Chesapeake Bay watershed’s importance to Pennsylvania - including its role in providing drinking water, supporting 348 fish species, contributing to the $500 million seafood harvest, and covering half the state’s land area - without creating new laws or funding. The resolution encourages Pennsylvanians to host educational events during this week to raise awareness about the bay’s ecological and economic value.

Carol Hill-Evans (D) · 18 co-sponsors

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 4, 2025

SB 682: An Act amending the act of June 28, 1995 (P.L.89, No.18), known as the Conservation and Natural Resources Act, in renaming Department of Environmental Resources and defining rulemaking authority of Department of Environmental Protection, repealing provisions relating to Department of Environmental Protection and providing for Department of Environmental Services; and making editorial changes.

SB 682 renames Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Environmental Services while transferring all its responsibilities - including energy program oversight, fund administration, and personnel - from the Pennsylvania Energy Office. The bill ensures continuity by keeping existing licenses, contracts, and computer systems unchanged until routine upgrades, and allows the department to gradually update documents and signage over time. It specifically transfers the Energy Conservation and Assistance Fund, Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Fund, and all related duties to the renamed department. The changes take effect 60 days after enactment.

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