Pennsylvania Bills

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 21, 2026

SR 325: A Resolution designating the month of May 2026 as "Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illness Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This Senate Resolution designates May 2026 as Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illness Awareness Month in Pennsylvania to highlight the prevalence and risks of these conditions. The measure aims to increase public awareness about tick-borne illnesses, which are transmitted by infected ticks and can cause a range of symptoms from rashes to severe organ issues. By officially recognizing this month, the resolution encourages residents to take precautions against tick bites and seek early diagnosis and treatment to prevent long-term health complications.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 21, 2026

SB 1315: 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, providing for coverage for certain fertility preservation services.

This bill requires health insurance companies in Pennsylvania to cover fertility preservation services for individuals facing medically necessary cancer treatments that could cause infertility. The law mandates that insurers include storage for at least three years at an in-network facility and allows a lifetime maximum benefit of up to $100,000 per person, while still permitting standard policy terms like copayments and deductibles. Religious employers may request an exemption from these coverage requirements if the services conflict with their beliefs, though they must notify enrollees and allow individuals to purchase supplemental coverage at their own expense.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 21, 2026

SB 1332: An Act providing for notice of use of artificial intelligence or generative artificial intelligence in political advertisements.

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1332 requires political advertisements that use artificial intelligence or generative AI to clearly disclose this fact to the public. The law mandates that text-based ads display a visible statement with details about the content's origin, while audio or video ads must include an audible tagline at the beginning. Violations of this disclosure requirement can result in civil fines of up to $3,000, along with the payment of legal fees and court costs. The bill applies to all political ads produced after its effective date of 30 days.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 21, 2026

HB 2526: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for automated litter enforcement systems in public rights-of-way and highways; and imposing penalties.

This bill allows Pennsylvania state agencies and local municipalities to install automated cameras that issue fines for littering on public roads and highways. To use these systems, local governments must create rules defining enforcement zones, get state approval, and post clear warning signs before the cameras become active. If a vehicle is caught littering, the owner receives a $200 fine that is treated as a civil penalty rather than a criminal conviction. Importantly, this fine does not add points to a driver's record or affect their auto insurance rates.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 21, 2026

HB 2528: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8514, carrying Pennsylvania Route 271 over North Branch Blacklick Creek in Barr Township, Cambria County, as the Brown Brothers Memorial Bridge.

This bill designates a specific bridge in Cambria County as the Brown Brothers Memorial Bridge to honor five brothers who served in the U.S. Army during World War II. The legislation requires the state Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs displaying the new name for the bridge carrying Pennsylvania Route 271. The act takes effect 60 days after being signed into law.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 1340: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for publication of rules, regulations and policies; and, in pupils and attendance, further providing for home education program.

SB 1340 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to require school districts to publish rules on their websites regarding home school students' participation in extracurricular activities, such as JROTC. It also mandates that school districts ensure JROTC programs are open to home school students who meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, the bill requires military families providing home instruction to notify their local school district within 30 days of starting.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Veterans

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 1341: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for community-engaged schools; establishing the Community-Engaged School for Success Pilot Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.

This bill establishes a pilot program called the Community-Engaged School for Success to support struggling schools in Pennsylvania by connecting them with local community resources. It designates schools as "community-engaged" if they are among the lowest 15% in academic performance or located in districts with at least 30% acute poverty, requiring them to hire coordinators and program managers to oversee new support services. These services include academic help, mental and dental health care, family engagement, and college preparation, provided by school staff or outside partners without replacing existing union-negotiated duties. The Department of Education is tasked with approving applications and designating at least 20 schools by September 2026 to begin this initiative.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 20, 2026

HB 2524: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax.

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's sales and use tax law to temporarily exempt soccer cleats, gloves, balls, and related accessories from tax. The exemption applies only to individual buyers purchasing these items for personal use during a six-month window starting when the law takes effect. To ensure clarity, the Department of Revenue must publish online guidance explaining how to apply this temporary exclusion.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 1328: An Act requiring automated external defibrillators at utility or electrical worksites; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

This bill requires electric utilities and their contractors to provide automated external defibrillators at all worksites where lineworkers perform electrical tasks. It mandates that these devices be available and functional at both permanent and temporary locations, while also requiring basic CPR and AED training for workers and crew leaders. The legislation assigns the Department of Labor and Industry the duty to establish maintenance and inspection standards for the equipment. Additionally, the bill extends Good Samaritan protections to individuals who use these devices in good faith, shielding them from liability.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 1330: An Act amending the act of December 16, 1986 (P.L.1646, No.188), known as the Chiropractic Practice Act, in preliminary provisions, providing for findings and declarations and for applicability and construction and further providing for definitions; in State Board of Chiropractic, further providing for powers and duties and providing for certification to perform dry needling, for certification to practice animal chiropractic, for concussion management and for student athletes; in licensure and regulation, further providing for applications for license, repealing provisions relating to examination and to failure of examination, further providing for reciprocity, for limited license, for refusal, suspension or revocation of license, repealing provisions relating to continuing chiropractic education, providing for continuing chiropractic education requirements, for format and limits for continuing chiropractic education, for course content and approval, for calculation of continuing chiropractic education credits, for sponsor approval and program administration, for renewal certification, reporting and audits, for exemptions and carryover and for extensions, waivers and enforcement, further providing for professional liability insurance, for license required, for Doctor of Chiropractic and abbreviation and for relationship with other branches of the healing arts and providing for opinions and testimony; in penalty provisions, further providing for practice of chiropractic without license prohibited and for violation of other provisions; and, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for fees.

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1330 amends the state's Chiropractic Practice Act to update regulations for chiropractors and expand the scope of their certified services. The bill introduces new certifications allowing practitioners to perform dry needling, treat animals, and manage concussions for student athletes. It also replaces the old examination requirements with a new system for continuing education, adds rules for using artificial intelligence in adjustments, and clarifies definitions for various chiropractic procedures. These changes aim to modernize the legal framework governing the profession while maintaining oversight through the State Board of Chiropractic.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 20, 2026

HB 2522: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to temporarily exempt sales and use tax on items related to homecoming and prom events. The exemption applies to individuals purchasing formal attire, shoes, flowers, and accessories for nonbusiness use during a six-month window starting July 1, 2026. The law defines specific terms like "homecoming" and "prom" to clarify which events qualify, and it states that the tax exclusion remains in effect even if the purchased items are delivered after the six-month period ends.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 20, 2026

SR 322: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report with recommendations for an updated statutory and regulatory framework for electric bicycles.

This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to study Pennsylvania's outdated electric bicycle laws and provide recommendations for updates. The study will focus on rider and pedestrian safety, infrastructure improvements, and permitting rules that account for modern e-bike capabilities like higher power and cargo capacity. The commission must submit its findings and suggestions to the Senate by one year after the resolution is adopted. This measure does not change current laws but initiates a review process to address the growing popularity and technological advancements of electric bicycles.

Topics ✓ Transportation

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