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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 2199: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, providing for policy against gender-based bullying.

HB 2199 requires Pennsylvania public schools to adopt or update anti-bullying policies specifically addressing gender-based bullying starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The policy must prohibit bullying based on a student's actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, and include specific protections for transgender and nonbinary students during gender transitions. Schools must incorporate the policy into student conduct codes, distribute it in handbooks and classrooms, post it prominently, and review it annually with students. The bill also mandates that schools report bullying prevention efforts to the Department of Education annually. This directly affects all Pennsylvania public school students, particularly LGBTQ+ youth, by requiring schools to address gender-based bullying through defined policies and support systems.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates anti-bullying policies protecting transgender/nonbinary students in schools, enhancing student safety and inclusivity under education policy requirements.95% confidence
Paul Takac (D) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 2197: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, further providing for attendance policy at charter, regional charter and cyber charter schools.

HB 2197 requires charter, regional charter, and cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania to annually report to the state education department the number of students who either returned to their district of residence or were otherwise removed from the school. This bill directly affects the management and accountability of these school types by mandating transparency around student enrollment changes. The key provision is the annual reporting requirement for school boards, focusing on tracking student departures rather than altering attendance rules. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment, with no changes to existing attendance policies for students.
Carol Kazeem (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 2196: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer choice billing; imposing penalties; and making repeals.

HB 2196 requires electric and natural gas suppliers in Pennsylvania to provide consolidated billing, replacing separate bills from utilities and suppliers with a single bill showing all charges. This directly affects residential and commercial customers who choose alternative energy suppliers (currently only 23% of residential electric and 11.3% of natural gas customers). The key mechanism mandates that suppliers must consolidate all electric and natural gas charges onto one bill, using smart meter data to enable more tailored pricing options like time-of-use rates. The bill also includes penalties for non-compliance with these billing requirements.
Carl Metzgar (R) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SR 221: A Resolution recognizing the month of February 2026 as "Senior Independence Month" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates February 2026 as "Senior Independence Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally recognizes older adults' contributions and calls for community engagement to support their independence. The resolution urges Pennsylvanians to promote programs that foster connections and provide resources for seniors. As a symbolic measure, it affects all Pennsylvania residents by encouraging awareness and participation in senior-focused activities during February 2026.
Judy Ward (R) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SR 220: A Resolution designating the week of February 8 through 14, 2026, as "Cardiac Rehabilitation Week" in Pennsylvania.

This Senate Resolution (SR 220) symbolically designates February 8-14, 2026, as "Cardiac Rehabilitation Week" in Pennsylvania. It recognizes the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation's National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week and highlights cardiac rehab's role in helping patients manage risk factors for heart disease, which causes 22% of deaths in the state. The resolution has no policy or funding changes - it is purely a commemorative designation honoring cardiac rehab professionals and efforts to combat heart disease.
Judy Ward (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SR 222: A Resolution designating the month of February 2026 as "Career and Technical Education Month" in Pennsylvania.

This Senate Resolution designates February 2026 as "Career and Technical Education Month" in Pennsylvania. It aims to raise public awareness of career and technical education (CTE) programs, which currently serve over 75,000 students across nearly 90 CTE centers and 140 high schools statewide. The resolution highlights how these programs prepare students for in-demand careers with family-sustaining wages while meeting national skill standards. As a symbolic observance, it does not create new laws or policies but recognizes the existing CTE infrastructure and its role in workforce development.
Lynda Culver (R) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2195: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; and establishing the child adoption tax credit.

HB 2195 establishes a $1,000 tax credit for Pennsylvania resident individuals who adopt a child under 18 years old in the year the adoption is finalized. The credit applies only once per adopted child and may be claimed jointly by filing spouses, but not for children who are the spouse's biological child. To claim the credit, taxpayers must submit proof with their tax return, and the Department of Revenue must annually report usage statistics (including total claims and amounts) to the General Assembly starting in 2027. The credit applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes $1,000 adoption tax credit, reducing taxable income for adoptive parents and providing direct tax relief per Tax Reform Code amendment.95% confidence
Justin Fleming (D) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2194: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for sessions of General Assembly.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Pennsylvania's Constitution requiring the General Assembly to meet weekdays (excluding state holidays) until a state budget is enacted if it isn't passed by July 31 of any fiscal year. It directly affects state legislators and the Governor, who would need to maintain sessions until a budget is approved. The key change modifies Article II, Section 4 to mandate these extended sessions as a backup to the current process for passing the annual budget. This amendment would not take effect until approved by voters following the standard constitutional amendment process.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates timely budget passage to prevent shutdowns, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management without altering tax/spending content.90% confidence
Brenda Pugh (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2152: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school safety and security, further providing for School Safety and Security Grant Program; and, in terms and courses of study, providing for secondary school start times.

HB 2152 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to allow school districts to use state grant funds for shifting secondary school start times to no earlier than 8:30 a.m., requiring the new time to be at least 15 minutes later than current start times. School entities must adopt a policy for the later start time and inform communities about the health and academic benefits of adequate sleep for students before implementation. The Department of Education must provide guidance and support to schools planning this change, including public awareness campaigns. This applies to all Pennsylvania school districts and charter schools serving grades 7-12.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates later school start times (no earlier than 8:30 a.m.) with health/academic benefits focus, using existing grant funds to improve student sleep and learning outcomes.85% confidence
Jill Cooper (R) · 28 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2168: An Act amending the act of December 19, 1990 (P.L.1372, No.212), known as the Early Intervention Services System Act, in Statewide system for provision of early intervention services, further providing for administration by Department of Education.

HB 2168 amends Pennsylvania's Early Intervention Services System Act to clarify how state funds support early intervention services for children in private special education schools. It specifies that for children not eligible for public kindergarten programs, the state covers the full cost of their services, while for children eligible for public kindergarten, the state covers only the extra cost (above what public schools would pay). This change ensures funding aligns with each child's eligibility for public school services. The bill directly affects children receiving early intervention services and the Department of Education's budgeting for these programs.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies state funding for early intervention services in private special ed schools, ensuring full/partial coverage based on eligibility to strengthen educational access for children.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill clarifies state funding for early intervention healthcare services, ensuring full coverage for ineligible children and partial coverage for eligible ones, strengthening access to medical support for children.95% confidence
Napoleon Nelson (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2123: An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in jurisdiction and parties, further providing for representation; in proceedings prior to petition to adopt, further providing for home study and preplacement report; providing for adoption intermediary services and advertising; establishing the Adoption Intermediary Services Fund; and imposing penalties.

HB 2123 amends Pennsylvania's adoption laws to require separate legal representation for placing parents (those voluntarily giving up a child for adoption) in adoption proceedings, with strict rules preventing attorneys from representing both placing parents and prospective adoptive parents. The bill mandates that home studies include at least six hours of training on transracial adoption, attachment, and trauma-informed parenting for adoption agencies. It also establishes new regulations for adoption intermediary services (acting as a link between placing and prospective adoptive parents) and advertising, prohibiting payments to placing parents for placement and creating an Adoption Intermediary Services Fund managed by the Department of Human Services. These changes directly affect placing parents, prospective adoptive parents, adoption agencies, and intermediary service providers.
Jeanne McNeill (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2169: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, making editorial changes to delete references to "approved private school" for the purpose of adding references to "approved special education school."

HB 2169 amends Pennsylvania's Fiscal Code to update terminology in funding provisions for special education schools. It replaces references to "approved private school" with "approved special education school" in Section 1923(5), which governs how funds from the Public School Code (Section 2509.8) are allocated. The bill directly affects approved special education schools with day tuition under $32,000, requiring funding to be no less than 175% of the 2015-2016 allocation. This is a technical correction to align statutory language with current educational terminology, with no change to the underlying funding mechanism or eligibility criteria.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates 175% funding for special education schools, strengthening program support within Fiscal Code appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates minimum 175% funding for approved special education schools, updating terminology to ensure continued support and addressing allocation requirements.95% confidence
Napoleon Nelson (D) · 15 co-sponsors
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