Pennsylvania Bills

in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 27, 2026

HB 2532: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, repealing provisions relating to computer data center equipment incentive program; in general provisions, providing for transfer of tax from certain sale of computer data equipment; and establishing a restricted account in the Motor License Fund.

This Pennsylvania bill repeals the existing tax incentive program for computer data center equipment and replaces it with a new system that transfers taxes collected from the sale of such equipment into a restricted account within the Motor License Fund. The legislation defines specific equipment and facilities that qualify for the transfer, including servers, cooling systems, and power management infrastructure used in data centers. By redirecting these funds, the bill aims to support the Motor License Fund without providing direct tax breaks to businesses or individuals.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 1347: An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the City of Hermitage, certain lands situate in the City of Hermitage, formerly known as Hickory Township, Mercer County.

SB 1347 authorizes the Pennsylvania Department of General Services to sell approximately 7.92 acres of former National Guard property to the City of Hermitage for $920,000. The sale includes specific land boundaries and improvements, with the transaction subject to existing easements and potential new restrictions determined by the state. A key provision prohibits the city from using the land for any licensed facility, such as an alcohol or tobacco establishment, with the property title reverting to the state if this rule is violated. The bill also mandates that the city pays all closing costs and that the sale proceeds be deposited into the State Armory Fund.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 1348: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, further providing for work to be done under contract let on bids and exception; and, in books, furniture and supplies, further providing for purchase of supplies.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Public School Code to change the dollar thresholds for how school districts must purchase construction, repairs, and supplies. It raises the minimum cost for requiring competitive public bids on building projects from $18,500 to $100,000 and increases the limit for using internal staff to perform work from $10,000 to $50,000. Additionally, the threshold for needing written price quotes from at least three contractors for smaller purchases is raised from $10,000 to $50,000. These changes apply to all public school districts and allow them to handle more maintenance and procurement tasks internally or with fewer formal bidding requirements. The legislation also strengthens rules against splitting large purchases into smaller contracts to avoid mandatory competitive bidding processes.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 26, 2026

HB 2534: An Act providing for artificial intelligence transparency, for duties of covered providers of generative artificial intelligence systems and for large online platforms and generative artificial intelligence system hosting platforms; and imposing a penalty.

This bill, known as the Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act, requires large companies in Pennsylvania that create or host generative AI systems with over one million monthly users to provide free tools for detecting AI-generated content. These covered providers must offer a publicly accessible tool that allows users to upload images, videos, or audio to determine if they were created by the company's AI and to reveal specific technical details about the content's origin without exposing private user data. Additionally, the law mandates that large online platforms and hosting sites make AI-generated content clearly visible to users and prohibits the sharing of certain personal information linked to AI systems. The legislation also establishes penalties for entities that fail to comply with these transparency and disclosure requirements.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 26, 2026

SR 327: A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This Senate resolution formally recognizes May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Pennsylvania to highlight the importance of mental health for all residents. The bill does not change any laws or require specific actions but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about mental health challenges. It also expresses the Senate's support for policies that promote mental health resources, education, and treatment with parity to physical health coverage.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 26, 2026

HB 2530: An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in DNA data and testing, further providing for expungement.

HB 2530 updates Pennsylvania's DNA laws to allow for the automatic removal of DNA records from the State DNA Data Bank or Data Base in specific situations. The bill mandates that courts automatically expunge DNA profiles when a conviction is reversed with no pending appeals, when a person receives an unconditional pardon, or if the DNA was collected by mistake. However, the law excludes incarcerated individuals and those convicted of certain serious sex offenses or crimes committed before 1995 from using these automatic expungement provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 1351: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in enforcement, providing for racing and noise violations.

This bill authorizes police officers in Philadelphia to tow and impound vehicles involved in street racing, reckless driving, or excessive noise violations between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. It establishes a clear process for vehicle recovery, requiring owners to pay towing fees, storage costs, and a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for subsequent offenses. Owners also have the right to request an administrative hearing within 10 days to contest the impoundment, and any collected fines must be used to fund local traffic safety programs.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Transportation

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 1343: 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, establishing the Commission for Career and Technical Education Excellence and further providing for career and technical education equipment grants; and, in community colleges, providing for building and construction trades pre-apprenticeship initiatives and establishing the Building and Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Grant Program.

This bill creates a new Commission for Career and Technical Education Excellence to oversee programs and report on industry trends, while also establishing a grant program to fund equipment for youth camps and pre-apprenticeship initiatives in community colleges. The new commission will be made up of state officials and representatives from various industry and education groups, who will meet to develop guidelines and submit annual reports to the Governor and legislature. Additionally, the legislation directs community colleges to partner with state agencies to offer annual construction and building trades camps for seventh and eighth-grade students, supported by specific grants for purchasing necessary equipment.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 22, 2026

HR 534: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on medical student choice in primary care and issue a report.

This Pennsylvania House Resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to study why medical students choose or avoid primary care careers. The study will examine factors such as student debt, medical school training programs, and diversity initiatives to understand how these influence specialty selection. The commission is required to gather input from medical schools, health organizations, and other experts before submitting a final report to the General Assembly within one year. The resulting report will include findings and recommendations, which may propose new laws or funding to improve the state's primary care workforce.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 21, 2026

SB 1342: An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, further providing for billing.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Insurance Company Law to establish a direct billing system for nonnetwork emergency medical services (EMS) agencies. It requires insurers to directly reimburse these agencies for dispatched 911 services at a rate of 350% of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services published rate, rather than billing patients directly. The legislation mandates that insurers pay these agencies within 45 days and prohibits them from forcing EMS agencies to sign contracts to receive this reimbursement. Additionally, the bill creates a public registry to track which EMS agencies are eligible for direct payment and restricts how these agencies can solicit donations related to billing practices.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 21, 2026

SB 1333: An Act prohibiting employers from using consumer reporting under certain circumstances; and providing for enforcement.

This bill, known as the Equal Employment for All Act, prohibits employers in Pennsylvania from using credit reports to make hiring or firing decisions, with specific exceptions for national security roles, certain government jobs, financial institution executives, and cases required by law. The law aims to prevent discrimination based on an individual's creditworthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity during the employment process. Any violation of these restrictions will be treated as an unlawful discriminatory practice under the existing Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and will be enforced through that same legal framework.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 21, 2026

SB 1337: An Act amending the act of March 1, 1988 (P.L.82, No.16), known as the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Act, further providing for financial assistance; and abrogating regulations.

Senate Bill 1337 modifies the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Act to clarify how the state funds water quality projects. The bill specifically allows financial assistance for projects that align with the state's Nonpoint Source Management Program but explicitly prohibits using these funds to refinance existing projects. To support these changes, the legislation removes several outdated regulations that previously defined eligible costs and funding limits. The bill takes effect 60 days after being signed into law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

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