Pennsylvania Bills

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2335: An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for definitions and for scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Professional Nursing Law to update the legal definitions and scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). It allows CRNAs to perform anesthesia services under the overall direction of a physician, podiatrist, or dentist who is present and available onsite during the procedure. The legislation grants CRNAs expanded authority to prescribe and administer certain medications, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and manage patient care throughout the anesthesia process, including preoperative preparation, induction, maintenance, and post-anesthesia care. These changes formalize the professional responsibilities of CRNAs within the state's nursing regulatory framework without altering the requirement for collaborative oversight by licensed medical professionals.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Lisa Borowski (D) · 30 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2325: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for educator expenses tax credit.

This bill creates a tax credit for Pennsylvania educators who purchase instructional materials or supplies for classroom use. Professional employees in public, charter, cyber, and nonpublic schools can claim a credit equal to the amount they spent on qualifying expenses, up to a maximum of $500 per year. The Department of Revenue will establish rules to determine which expenses qualify and must publish guidelines online while submitting annual reports on program usage. The credit applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, and cannot be carried forward, carried back, sold, or assigned.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2327: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing for powers and duties of the Secretary of the Commonwealth; and, in county boards of elections, further providing for powers and duties of county boards.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Election Code to establish a standardized naming system for election districts across the state. It requires the Secretary of the Commonwealth to create and maintain a uniform naming convention for all election districts, while county boards of elections must assign and input district names according to this standard. The changes apply to both state and local election officials and are set to take effect 60 days after passage.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 1246: 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 definitions and for imposition of tax.

This bill proposes adding a 10% sales and use tax on online subscriptions to sexually explicit commercial content in Pennsylvania. It defines taxable content as digital images or videos depicting sexual acts intended for sexual arousal, while excluding material with serious literary, artistic, or educational value. The tax would be collected by vendors at the time of purchase and would require online platforms to register with the state even if they do not have a physical presence in Pennsylvania. The revenue generated would go to the state's General Fund as nonmotor vehicle tax revenue, and the law would take effect on July 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Technology

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 1251: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in governance of the system, further providing for fee increases and automation fee.

This bill establishes a new automation fee of up to $10 for court clerks in Pennsylvania counties of the second class A and third through eighth class, including home rule counties of the same class. The fee applies to the initiation of any legal action or proceeding and must be deposited into a special fund designated solely for purchasing and maintaining automation technology in clerk of courts offices. The bill allows the fee amount to be increased no more than once every three years, with any increase capped at the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers over the preceding three years. The legislation takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 30, 2026

HR 460: A Resolution recognizing May 8, 2026, as "Child Care Provider Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania to show appreciation for all child care providers in Pennsylvania.

This bill is a House Resolution that designates May 8, 2026, as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day in Pennsylvania to honor the work of child care providers. The resolution does not create new laws or change any policies; it is a symbolic gesture to recognize and thank caregivers, teachers, nannies, and daycare workers who support children and families. The bill is sponsored by multiple representatives and referred to the Committee on Children and Youth for consideration. It aligns with a national tradition of celebrating child care workers annually in May.

Joe Webster (D) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2331: An Act providing for the investigations by the Department of Labor and Industry of employee injuries at warehouse distribution centers; and imposing penalties.

This Pennsylvania bill requires the Department of Labor and Industry to investigate warehouse distribution centers that report an annual employee injury rate 30% or higher than the state average. The law defines warehouse distribution centers using specific industry classification codes and gives the department authority to enter facilities, review records, interview workers, and consolidate complaints during investigations. Employers found with injury rates at or above the threshold face escalating civil penalties, starting at $6,250 for the first violation and increasing to $25,000 for subsequent violations. The bill also mandates that employers notify their employees when an investigation is underway and allows the Attorney General's office to pursue civil or criminal actions for violations.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2332: An Act requiring certain warehouses to provide written descriptions of employment quotas; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

This Pennsylvania bill, known as the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, requires warehouses with 100 or more employees to provide written and verbal notice of employment quotas to workers upon hiring or within 30 days. The law defines quotas as specific production standards tied to time periods where failure to meet them could lead to disciplinary action, and mandates that employers explain these quotas, potential consequences, and any associated bonuses in a language the employee understands. Additionally, the bill prohibits employers from taking adverse employment actions against workers if they fail to provide adequate notice of quotas as required, while also requiring employers to notify employees of any quota changes at least five business days before enforcement. The Department of Labor and Industry gains authority to enforce these requirements and impose penalties on non-compliant employers.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 1249: An Act amending the act of October 9, 2008 (P.L.1363, No.100), known as the Crane Operator Licensure Act, further providing for title of act; in preliminary provisions, further providing for short title and for definitions and providing for applicability; in State Board of Crane Operators, further providing for board and for powers and duties of board; in licensure, further providing for licensure, for qualifications, for duration of license, for reporting of multiple licensure and for license without certification and providing for qualifications for licensure as well driller, for grandfathering for well drillers, for examination for licensure as well driller, for bonding and insurance for well drillers, for continuing education for well drillers, for professional standards and industry regulations for well drilling, for additional reporting requirements for well drillers, for sampling, for well driller license identification, for drilling company and rig registration, for exemptions and for agricultural operations; in administration and enforcement, further providing for violation of act, for refusal, suspension or revocation of license and for temporary and automatic suspensions; and making a repeal.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Crane Operator Licensure Act to include well drilling under the same regulatory framework, creating a single State Board of Crane Operators and Well Drillers. It establishes new requirements for well driller licensure, including examinations, bonding, insurance, continuing education, and registration for drilling companies and rigs. The legislation also expands definitions to cover various types of wells and drilling activities, while maintaining existing provisions for crane operator certification and enforcement mechanisms.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2326: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, providing for legislative districts.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Election Code to establish new rules for drawing legislative districts, directly affecting how state senators and representatives are mapped across the state. It requires that district lines be drawn with the fewest possible divisions of counties and municipalities while keeping population within 2% of the ideal number for each district. The bill also mandates that districts respect communities of interest based on shared ethnic, racial, economic, or geographic identities, while prohibiting the splitting of election districts and explicitly excluding political party affiliations from community of interest definitions. These requirements will apply to all future redistricting efforts after the bill takes effect 60 days after passage.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 1250: An Act providing for legal protections from abusive work environments and for remedies.

This bill, known as the Safe Workplace Act, establishes legal protections against abusive work environments in Pennsylvania by defining and prohibiting abusive conduct such as sabotage, unreasonable workloads, excessive monitoring, and persistent verbal abuse. It applies to all employees and employers, including independent contractors who meet specific criteria, and covers actions by supervisors, coworkers, or the employer itself. The law prohibits retaliation against employees who report abuse and holds both employers and individual employees liable for violations, requiring employers to take reasonable preventive and responsive measures to maintain safe workplaces.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2334: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for period of registration.

This bill allows Pennsylvania vehicle owners to choose a two-year registration option instead of renewing annually. Under the new provision, drivers can pay a fee equal to twice the standard annual rate, reduced by at least 10% of the total registration fee excluding local use charges. The option applies to most motor vehicles but excludes those registered under the International Registration Plan, seasonal registrations, and circus or carnival plates. The change would take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Ed Neilson (D) · 24 co-sponsors

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