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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 2173: An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants and trainees; further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification; repealing provisions relating to radiologic procedures and education and training required; and making a repeal.

HB 2173 updates Pennsylvania's Medical Practice Act of 1985 by adding new definitions and licensing requirements for medical imaging professionals. It specifically creates licensing categories for roles like medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants, and trainees, defining their scope of practice (including modalities such as MRI, CT scans, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine). The bill removes outdated provisions about radiologic procedures and education requirements while establishing certification standards through recognized medical imaging certification organizations. This directly affects healthcare workers performing imaging procedures, requiring them to obtain board licenses based on their certified modalities. The changes clarify professional responsibilities and ensure consistent training standards for these healthcare roles.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUpdates licensing for medical imaging professionals and defines scope of practice, standardizing care and ensuring qualified providers, strengthening regulatory framework for healthcare services.85% confidence
Kyle Mullins (D) · 41 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 393: A Resolution designating February 28, 2026, as "HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates February 28, 2026, as "HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. It aims to raise public awareness about HIV criminalization - where individuals with HIV face criminal charges for non-transmission behaviors - and highlights how such laws disproportionately impact marginalized groups like people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The resolution emphasizes current public health consensus that people with HIV who have an undetectable viral load cannot transmit the virus through sex, and that HIV treatment is prevention. It is a symbolic statement, not a law, intended to encourage education and dialogue about ending outdated HIV-related criminal penalties.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill targets HIV criminalization, which disproportionately impacts marginalized groups, aligning with criminal justice reform by challenging outdated laws that criminalize non-transmission behaviors.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution addresses HIV criminalization barriers to healthcare access, aligning with public health consensus to protect marginalized groups' health rights.85% confidence
Ben Waxman (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 3, 2026

SB 128: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for online curriculum availability.

SB 128 requires Pennsylvania public schools, charter schools, cyber charters, and other school entities to post online, on their public websites, details about their curriculum starting with the 2025-2026 school year. This includes links to textbooks used, course syllabi, written summaries of courses, and state academic standards for each course. Schools must update this information within 30 business days of any changes to their curriculum materials. The law explicitly states it does not override copyright or intellectual property rights held by curriculum creators.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires public posting of curriculum details to enhance transparency and accountability in education, aligning with strengthening oversight without restricting access or funding.85% confidence
Doug Mastriano (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 3, 2026

SB 402: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for administration of emergency anti-seizure medication.

SB 402 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to allow trained school staff to administer emergency anti-seizure medication to students with epilepsy during seizures when a nurse is unavailable. It directly affects students with epilepsy, their parents/guardians (who must request training), and school employees (who may voluntarily undergo training). Key provisions require parental consent for staff training, mandate that participation be voluntary, and connect to existing disability laws (IDEA/Section 504) by encouraging schools to explore 504 plans or individualized health plans for affected students. The bill specifies that only FDA-approved medications (like nasal sprays) may be used, and trained staff must follow department-approved guidelines.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables emergency anti-seizure medication access for students with epilepsy in schools, improving healthcare access and aligning with disability protections per public health needs.95% confidence
Dave Argall (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 3, 2026

SB 378: An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for student data privacy and protection; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Education; and imposing penalties.

SB 378 establishes new student data privacy rules for Pennsylvania's K-12 schools (excluding colleges). It requires schools to collect only essential student data (like grades or medical records), protect all data with safeguards, and obtain written parental consent for sharing non-essential information. The law defines key terms like "biometric identifiers" (e.g., fingerprints) and prohibits collecting sensitive data such as political views or religious information without authorization. The Department of Education gains enforcement powers to ensure compliance and impose penalties for violations. This directly affects public schools, charter schools, and cyber schools operating under Pennsylvania's education statutes.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes student data privacy protections in K-12 schools, requiring safeguards, limiting data collection, and mandating parental consent for non-essential sharing.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates strict student data privacy safeguards, prohibits sensitive data collection without consent, and requires protective measures for school data systems.95% confidence
Kristin Phillips-Hill (R) · 7 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 134: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on home and community-based services provided to individuals with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism and other developmental disabilities with a focus on streamlining the application process and improving service delivery.

This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to study Pennsylvania's disability waiver programs. It specifically examines how to improve experiences for individuals receiving Home and Community-Based Services waivers through the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) and Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). The study will assess medical care access, healthcare support barriers, and staffing challenges for waiver participants. The findings will inform future improvements to these services, focusing on people with disabilities who rely on community-based care instead of institutional settings. (HR 134, 2025)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStudy targets medical care access barriers for disability waiver recipients, aiming to improve healthcare experience and inform service enhancements.85% confidence
Missy Cerrato (D) · 28 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 242: A Resolution recognizing June 6, 2026, as "D-Day" in Pennsylvania.

This bill is a symbolic resolution, not a law with policy changes. It asks the Pennsylvania General Assembly to officially commemorate June 6, 2025 - the 81st anniversary of D-Day - as "D-Day" within Pennsylvania. The resolution encourages local governments and communities to hold observances honoring the historical event and its sacrifices, but it imposes no new requirements or obligations on citizens, businesses, or state agencies. It is purely commemorative, reflecting on the 1944 Allied invasion of Normandy.
Valerie Gaydos (R) · 31 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 361: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the costs and benefits of continued membership in the PJM Interconnection.

This resolution directs Pennsylvania's Joint State Government Commission to study the financial costs and benefits of the state's continued participation in the PJM Interconnection, a regional electricity grid operator. It specifically requires the Commission to examine whether maintaining membership in PJM provides value for Pennsylvania ratepayers and the state's energy infrastructure. The study will inform future decisions about the state's energy grid participation, but the resolution itself does not change current policies or impose new requirements. This procedural measure affects only the state government's internal review process, not utility customers or energy providers directly.
Rob Matzie (D) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 2588: An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in zoning, further providing for ordinance provisions.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Municipalities Planning Code to restrict where large data centers can be built. It specifically prohibits municipalities from allowing hyperscale data centers, which cover more than five acres, in areas designated for agriculture unless they are allowed in every district within that community. Additionally, the law bans data centers on agricultural land if at least half of the property consists of prime agricultural soil or land rated as fourth class by the USDA. Local governments will need to update their zoning ordinances to comply with these new definitions and restrictions on data center development.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts data center construction on agricultural land, limiting potential energy infrastructure development and opposing expansion of energy-intensive facilities.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill protects prime agricultural soil and restricts large data centers on farmland, preserving natural resources and reducing potential environmental degradation.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts where large data centers can be built, limiting infrastructure expansion and potentially hindering technology growth.90% confidence
Marla Brown (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 2587: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 19186, Pennsylvania Route 580, carrying Cush Cushion Creek in Green Township, Indiana County, as the Private Robert M. Pittman Memorial Bridge.

This bill designates a specific bridge in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, as the Private Robert M. Pittman Memorial Bridge in honor of a local World War II veteran. The legislation officially names the structure after Private Pittman, who lost his life aboard the USS Dorchester, and directs the state Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs with this new name for public visibility. By changing the bridge's official title, the act serves as a commemorative measure to recognize Pittman's service and sacrifice rather than altering any traffic laws or infrastructure requirements.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a WWII veteran by naming a bridge after him, serving as a commemorative recognition of veteran service.95% confidence
Brian Smith (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 2593: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in general provisions relating to powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, providing for prostate health public education campaign; and establishing the Prostate Health Public Education Campaign Fund.

This bill directs the Pennsylvania Department of Health to launch a public education campaign focused on prostate health and cancer screening. The legislation requires the department to provide clear, up-to-date information on risk factors, screening guidelines based on age and risk level, and the benefits and risks of available tests. To support these efforts, the bill establishes a dedicated state fund that can be financed through appropriations, grants, and donations to cover the costs of the campaign. The outreach will utilize various channels, including media, community forums, and partnerships with health providers, while ensuring materials are available in multiple languages.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates a public education campaign on prostate health and establishes a dedicated fund to support screening awareness and access.90% confidence
Keith Harris (D) · 28 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 2591: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, establishing the Prostate Health Education Grant Program and the Prostate Health Education Grant Program Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Health.

This bill directs the Pennsylvania Department of Health to create a grant program designed to help healthcare providers and facilities run education campaigns about prostate cancer and general prostate health. The Department of Health will manage the program by accepting applications from eligible local healthcare entities and awarding grants ranging from $1,000 to $30,000 to fund the creation and distribution of educational materials. A dedicated fund will be established in the State Treasury to hold money from the General Assembly, donations, and grants, with any leftover funds staying in the program rather than returning to the general state budget. Additionally, the Department of Health is required to submit annual reports to the General Assembly detailing how many grants were awarded, the total amounts involved, and a summary of the educational activities carried out by the recipients.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a grant program funded by the State Treasury to support prostate health education, directly increasing funding for public health services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a grant program to fund prostate cancer education campaigns, directly increasing healthcare funding and improving patient access to health information.95% confidence
Keith Harris (D) · 22 co-sponsors
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