Pennsylvania Bills

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 1, 2026

HR 56: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the current utilization of poll workers, polling places, voting compartments and voting machines to determine the best course of action in order to minimize the time investment required to vote and ensure that the average time required to vote does not promote inequities based on geography, economic status, race, gender or other relevant factors.

HR 56 is a resolution directing Pennsylvania's Joint State Government Commission to study voting wait times and resource distribution. The study will examine poll worker staffing, polling locations, voting compartments, and machines across counties to identify ways to reduce voting time and prevent disparities based on race, income, geography, or other factors. The commission must report findings within one year, including wait time data broken down by demographic factors and recommendations for improving in-person voting efficiency. This is a procedural resolution requiring analysis, not a policy change.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SB 803: An Act providing for the establishment of first-time homebuyer savings accounts for first-time homebuyers in this Commonwealth; establishing the First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Program and the First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Fund; and imposing duties on the Treasury Department.

SB 803, the First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act, creates a program allowing Pennsylvania residents who have never owned a home (first-time homebuyers) to open tax-advantaged savings accounts. The Treasury Department will administer the program using existing structures (like the ABLE Program), enabling account holders to save for down payments and closing costs on single-family homes. Funds in the accounts can only be used for eligible home purchase expenses, with the program funded by account contributions and earnings - not state debt. This bill directly affects first-time homebuyers seeking to save for homeownership within Pennsylvania.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 1, 2026

HB 1826: An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for definitions.

HB 1826 amends Pennsylvania's Human Relations Act by updating key definitions to clarify anti-discrimination protections in employment. It lowers the minimum employee threshold for businesses to be considered "employers" from four to two workers, expanding coverage to more small businesses. The bill also explicitly includes religious, charitable, and similar organizations as employers for discrimination based on race, color, age, sex, national origin, or disability - previously excluded for these categories. Additionally, it revises the definition of "employee" to focus on employer control over work while maintaining exclusions for casual domestic workers and family employees (e.g., parents, spouses, or children).

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Maureen Madden (D) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SB 270: An Act amending the act of July 2, 1935 (P.L.589, No.210), referred to as the Milk Sanitation Law, prohibiting the sale of human milk over the Internet.

SB 270 amends Pennsylvania's Milk Sanitation Law to ban the online sale of human milk. The bill specifically prohibits selling or offering human milk via the internet, including through classified advertisements or direct transactions between individuals. This directly affects online sellers and buyers of human milk, adding a new restriction to the existing law that previously regulated physical milk sales. The amendment takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ Technology

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 1, 2026

HB 993: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for consolidated annual report; in veteran-owned small businesses, providing for veteran-owned business logotype; and imposing a penalty.

House Bill 993 creates an official logotype for veteran-owned businesses in Pennsylvania. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will develop this logotype and establish an application process and eligibility guidelines for businesses to use it. A veteran-owned business is defined as one where at least 51% of the ownership is held by a veteran. The bill also establishes a penalty for fraudulently claiming veteran status to use the logotype and creates a Veteran-Owned Business Coordinator to assist veteran entrepreneurs.

Topics ✓ Veterans

John Inglis (D) · 30 co-sponsors

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 1, 2026

HB 627: 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 Public Safety Resident Communications Pilot Program.

HB 627 creates a two-year pilot program allowing public safety agencies in select Pennsylvania communities to implement a new communication system connecting residents with emergency services. The bill amends the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Law to establish this program, directly affecting participating local police departments and fire agencies, as well as residents in designated pilot areas. Key provisions require the Commission to develop guidelines for the system, track participation rates, and report findings to the legislature by 2027. This is a limited-scope pilot, not a permanent statewide requirement, with no funding specified in the bill text.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 29, 2026

HB 2552: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in career and technical education, providing for temporary waiver.

This bill allows the Pennsylvania Secretary of Education to temporarily waive a rule requiring career and technical education programs to end by the twelfth grade. Under the new provision, the secretary can approve programs that continue beyond high school graduation, though existing programs may still choose to end at grade 12. The authority to grant these waivers will last for three years or until final regulations are issued, whichever happens first. This change directly affects vocational and technical education programs within the state's public school system.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 29, 2026

HB 2556: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to traffic-control devices, providing for automated road safety monitoring systems.

This bill authorizes Pennsylvania municipalities to install automated road safety monitoring systems in school zones to issue citations for traffic violations. Local governments may contract with private vendors to manage these systems and collect fines, which are set at $40 for each violation. The legislation establishes that the registered vehicle owner is liable for the penalty and requires detailed notifications to include photographic evidence and appeal instructions. Additionally, the bill mandates a 30-day grace period where municipalities can issue written warnings instead of fines to educate drivers before enforcement begins.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 28, 2026

HB 2547: An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, further providing for definitions.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act to officially include linear generators in the state's list of alternative energy sources. It defines linear generators as systems that convert linear motion directly into electricity without flames or sparks, capable of operating on various fuels like hydrogen, ammonia, and biogas. By adding this technology to the "Tier I" category, the legislation ensures that electricity produced by these generators counts toward the renewable energy goals set for electric distribution and supply companies. The changes apply to existing and future energy production methods and will take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Technology

in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 28, 2026

HR 543: A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to carry out a performance audit on public school policies and procedures related to the amount of screen time students are allowed during the school day.

This bill directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a performance audit on public school policies regarding student screen time. The audit will examine current rules in Pennsylvania schools, compare them to policies in other states, and evaluate whether existing limits achieve their intended goals. The committee is required to submit its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly within one year.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 28, 2026

HB 2546: An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in authority of Department of Transportation, further providing for authority of department by prohibiting certain activity relating to automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts.

This bill prohibits airports and aviation businesses in Pennsylvania from using Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) data to charge fees to aircraft owners or operators. ADS-B is a technology that automatically shares an aircraft's location, speed, and other flight details with ground stations and other planes. The law makes it illegal for these entities to collect money based on this surveillance information and gives the state Attorney General the power to enforce the rule. The ban applies to any fees calculated or generated from this data within the state's borders.

Topics ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation

Dan Moul (R) · 31 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 1354: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 53911, carrying U.S. Route 222 over Cedar Creek in Allentown, Lehigh County, as the Mayor William L. Heydt Memorial Bridge.

This bill designates a specific bridge in Allentown, Pennsylvania, as the Mayor William L. Heydt Memorial Bridge to honor the late mayor's legacy. The legislation officially names the structure carrying U.S. Route 222 over Cedar Creek after Heydt, who served as the city's mayor from 1994 to 2002 and was known for his work in economic development and historic preservation. To implement this change, the Department of Transportation is required to install and maintain signs displaying the new name for traffic traveling in both directions. The act will become effective 60 days after being passed.

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