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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SR 258: A Resolution recognizing the month of March 2026 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This Senate Resolution formally recognizes March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Pennsylvania to raise public awareness about screening and prevention. The measure does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage residents to learn about colorectal cancer risks and follow recommended screening guidelines. By highlighting the importance of early detection and prevention, the resolution aims to promote healthier lifestyle choices and support ongoing efforts to reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality in the state.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution promotes colorectal cancer awareness and encourages screening/prevention, supporting public health initiatives and patient health outcomes.85% confidence
Devlin Robinson (R) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1245: An Act designating a portion of Blakely Street, State Route 6011 and Pennsylvania Route 347, from the intersection with Pine Street to the intersection with Drinker Street in Dunmore Borough, Lackawanna County, as Staff Sergeant Steven R. Tudor Memorial Highway.

This bill designates a specific stretch of Blakely Street, State Route 6011, and Pennsylvania Route 347 in Dunmore Borough as the Staff Sergeant Steven R. Tudor Memorial Highway. The legislation officially names this roadway to honor Staff Sergeant Tudor, a native of the area who served 18 years in the U.S. Army and died in service during a deployment. The Department of Transportation is required to install and maintain signs displaying the new memorial name for traffic traveling in both directions. The changes become effective 60 days after the bill is enacted.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates a highway as a memorial to honor a veteran who died in service, providing recognition and tribute to veteran sacrifice.95% confidence
Marty Flynn (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1243: An Act amending the act of March 23, 1972 (P.L.136, No.52), known as the Professional Psychologists Practice Act, further providing for definitions, for State Board of Psychology and for powers of the board; providing for prescription certificate, for prescribing and administrative practices and for controlled substances; and further providing for refusal, suspension or revocation of license, for reporting of multiple licensure and for penalties and injunctions against unlawful practice.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Professional Psychologists Practice Act to update definitions and expand the powers of the State Board of Psychology. It primarily affects licensed psychologists by clarifying what constitutes the practice of psychology and establishing new categories for those who hold prescription certificates. Key provisions include defining collaborative relationships between prescribing psychologists and primary care providers, setting standards for prescribing controlled substances, and outlining procedures for license suspension or revocation. The legislation also clarifies definitions for terms like "prescription certificate" and "controlled substance" to ensure consistent regulatory oversight.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands psychologists' prescribing authority and strengthens mental health services by enabling collaborative care with primary providers, improving access to mental health treatment.85% confidence
Gene Yaw (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1242: An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, in quarantine, dogs at large and confinement, providing for dog registry.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's existing Dog Law to create a new Lost and Found Dog Registry managed by the state Department of Agriculture. The registry will collect information about dogs reported as lost or found by residents or visitors to the Commonwealth, accessible through a 24-hour phone line and a free public website. Dog owners or individuals who find dogs can submit reports without fees, and the department will compile and share this information online to help reunite lost pets with their owners. The changes take effect 60 days after the bill is signed into law.
Michele Brooks (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1241: An Act providing for mandatory Statewide paid parental leave for eligible employees; establishing the Paid Parental Leave Account and the Small Business Grant Program; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; making an appropriation; and imposing penalties.

This Pennsylvania bill establishes a statewide paid parental leave program requiring employers to provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child within the first year. Eligible employees must have worked for their employer for at least 12 months and completed 1,250 hours of service in the previous year, and they will receive their full pre-leave pay rate during the leave period. The Department of Labor and Industry will administer the program, enforce compliance through complaints and penalties, and maintain a Paid Parental Leave Account to fund the initiative. Additionally, the bill creates a Small Business Grant Program to assist smaller employers with the costs of providing paid parental leave, and requires employers to notify employees about their rights and post information about the program in the workplace.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes paid parental leave program expanding worker benefits and protecting employee rights by providing up to 12 weeks of paid leave for birth, adoption, or foster care placement.95% confidence
Nick Pisciottano (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1244: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations.

This bill changes the start date for Pennsylvania's regular antlered deer hunting season to the first Monday after Thanksgiving. It directly affects hunters and wildlife management regulations by establishing a specific calendar date for when the season opens. The change is implemented through an amendment to Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes and will take effect 60 days after the bill is signed into law.
Gene Yaw (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 2310: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 31485, on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 601 in Paint Borough, Somerset County, as the Staff Sergeant John P. Parks Memorial Bridge.

This bill designates a specific bridge on Pennsylvania Route 601 in Paint Borough, Somerset County, as the Staff Sergeant John P. Parks Memorial Bridge in honor of a local World War II veteran. The legislation requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to install and maintain official signs displaying the new name for traffic traveling in both directions. The bill includes background information about Staff Sergeant Parks, detailing his military service, heroic actions in France, and the awards he received during his deployment. This is a commemorative measure that formally recognizes Parks' legacy through a permanent change to the bridge's official name.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a WWII veteran by naming a bridge after him, providing recognition and memorialization for veteran service.90% confidence
Jim Rigby (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 2311: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for prohibited devices and methods.

This bill proposes to update Pennsylvania's hunting regulations by clarifying restrictions on semiautomatic firearms used for big game hunting. The key provision would allow semiautomatic firearms only when modified to hold one shell in the chamber and no more than five shells in a magazine, with a specific exception for individuals who have suffered an amputation or lost the total use of one or both hands. The legislation directly affects hunters and firearm manufacturers by defining what equipment is permitted during hunting seasons. If passed, the changes would take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.
Charity Krupa (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 2308: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in institutions of higher education, establishing the PA WORKS Scholarship Grant Program and the trade career-incentive tax credit.

This bill creates the PA WORKS Scholarship Grant Program and a trade career-incentive tax credit for Pennsylvania residents pursuing specific skilled trade careers in higher education. The scholarship provides up to $5,000 per academic year to students enrolled in approved courses such as carpentry, welding, plumbing, or electrical work, provided they maintain satisfactory academic progress and have not yet earned a bachelor's degree. Recipients must agree to live and work in Pennsylvania for 36 months in an in-demand occupation after completing their degree, with the scholarship amount prorated based on years of service and requiring repayment if they fail to meet these requirements. Additionally, the bill establishes a tax credit for business firms that hire graduates from these trade programs, though specific credit amounts and eligibility details are not fully detailed in the provided text.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates scholarship program and trade career tax credit, increasing funding for skilled trade education and providing tax incentives for residents pursuing these careers.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates scholarship grants and tax credits for higher education trade programs, expanding educational access and funding for skilled trade careers.90% confidence
Bryan Cutler (R) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 2161: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for tree removal agreements.

HB 2161 requires public utilities in Pennsylvania to offer municipalities a written agreement before removing trees owned by cities or townships for service needs. If accepted, the utility must plant replacement trees within two years, using a specific method: measuring the removed tree’s size at breast height, halving that value, and planting that many two-inch replacement trees. Municipalities can also choose to accept a fee equal to the tree’s assessed value from a certified arborist instead of requiring new planting. This bill directly affects public utilities (like power or gas companies) and local governments that own trees along utility infrastructure.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires utilities to replace removed trees with specific planting method, promoting urban tree conservation and offsetting environmental impact.90% confidence
Abigail Salisbury (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 124: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income.

SB 124 (Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code amendment) allows Pennsylvania taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 in unreimbursed expenses related to donating a human organ (such as liver, kidney, or bone marrow) for transplantation. The deduction covers travel, lodging, lost wages, and medical costs incurred during the donation, but only for the tax year the transplant occurred and only once per lifetime. It does not apply to tax years before 2025 and cannot reduce taxable income below zero. This provision directly affects individuals who donate organs and seek tax relief for associated costs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction for organ donation expenses, reducing taxable income for qualifying taxpayers, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence
Lynda Culver (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 289: 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, providing for radon testing.

HB 289 requires all Pennsylvania public, charter, and private schools to test for radon gas in existing buildings starting with the 2026-2027 school year. If radon levels reach 4 picocuries per liter or higher, schools must install mitigation systems and retest until levels fall below that threshold, with new schools required to use radon-resistant construction. Testing must be done by certified professionals using specific protocols, and results must be shared with school boards, parents, teachers, and health officials. Schools with low radon levels must retest every five years, while those needing mitigation must retest every two years. This law directly affects all Pennsylvania school entities and aims to reduce exposure to radon, a radioactive gas linked to lung cancer.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires radon testing and mitigation in school buildings to ensure student/staff safety, improving school infrastructure and health protections per Public School Code amendments.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires radon testing in schools to prevent lung cancer risks, aligning with public health protection under healthcare policy.90% confidence
Tim Briggs (D) · 20 co-sponsors
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