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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 1258: An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in small business first, further providing for capital development loans.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's capital development loan program to increase the maximum funding amount for small business projects from $400,000 to $2,000,000. The legislation directly affects small businesses seeking financial assistance for land, buildings, and machinery by allowing them to borrow up to 50% of their total project costs, whichever figure is lower. Under the new rules, the state authority must review applications within 30 days of receiving a complete submission and can approve loans if all requirements are satisfied. The changes apply retroactively to project costs incurred in the 12 months before an application is submitted, and the law will take effect 60 days after being signed.
Carolyn Comitta (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 1257: An Act providing for small necessities leave for eligible employees relating to children and elderly relatives of an eligible employee; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry.

SB 1257, known as the Small Necessities Leave Act, requires Pennsylvania employers to provide eligible employees with up to 24 hours of paid leave per year to attend to specific family needs. Eligible employees, defined as those working at least 1,250 hours in the past 12 months, can use this time to participate in their children's school activities or accompany children and elderly relatives to medical and dental appointments. The bill mandates that employers cannot retaliate against workers for using this leave and allows for the use of accrued vacation or sick time if preferred. Additionally, the legislation assigns duties to the Department of Labor and Industry to ensure compliance with these new requirements.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill facilitates access to medical and dental appointments for employees and their relatives.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands worker benefits by mandating paid family leave for medical and school activities.95% confidence
Art Haywood (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SR 259: A Resolution recognizing the month of April 2026 as "Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Senate Resolution 259 formally designates April 2026 as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. This resolution aims to increase public awareness about the challenges faced by the state's over 200,000 residents with limb loss or difference, including barriers to accessing prosthetic care and physical activity. The document highlights the importance of mobility resources for health and independence but does not create any new laws or funding. It serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage community support and recognition for individuals affected by these conditions.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill recognizes challenges faced by veterans with limb loss and promotes awareness of their mobility resources and independence.75% confidence
Tina Tartaglione (D) · 11 co-sponsors
signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 862: An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in vacancies in office, further providing for filling vacancies in elective borough offices.

SB 862 updates Pennsylvania's process for filling vacant borough council seats. If a borough council fails to appoint a replacement within 30 days of a vacancy, a special board (composed of council members and one community member) must fill the seat within 15 days. If the board cannot act, it must petition a court to appoint a resident to serve until the next municipal election occurring more than 60 days after the vacancy. This affects boroughs by ensuring vacancies are resolved promptly to maintain full council representation.
Patty Kim (D) · 10 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 1800: An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to marriage, further providing for definitions; and, in miscellaneous provisions relating to marriage, repealing provisions relating to marriage between persons of the same sex.

HB 1800 would repeal the current legal provisions in Pennsylvania that recognize marriage between people of the same sex by removing specific sections from the domestic relations code. The bill directly affects same-sex couples currently married in Pennsylvania, as it would eliminate the statutory basis for their marriages. Key provisions include amending definitions in the preliminary sections of the code and striking down existing language that addresses same-sex marriage. The bill is currently referred to the Judiciary committee and has not been enacted.
Malcolm Kenyatta (D) · 53 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 200: An Act establishing family and medical leave benefits, the Paid Family and Medical Leave Account and the Paid Family and Medical Leave Grant Program; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

This bill would create a state-funded paid family and medical leave program for eligible workers needing time off for health issues, childbirth, or family care. It establishes a dedicated state fund to cover leave costs, creates an advisory board to guide implementation, and assigns oversight to the Department of Labor. The program would directly affect employees in the state who qualify for these leave types, requiring employers to provide the benefits. The bill also specifies penalties for businesses failing to comply with the new requirements.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state-funded program requiring dedicated budget appropriations for paid family leave, advancing government spending on essential worker benefits.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates state-funded paid leave for health issues, improving access to healthcare services without income loss for employees.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates state-funded paid family/medical leave program expanding worker benefits, requiring employer provision of leave for health/childbirth/family care, directly strengthening employment protections.95% confidence
Jenn O'Mara (D) · 90 co-sponsors
signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 997: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in motor carrier safety, further providing for Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.

SB 997 updates Pennsylvania's motor carrier safety regulations by clarifying the role and duties of the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee. The bill directly affects commercial trucking companies and the committee members who advise on safety standards. Key provisions require the committee to provide regular recommendations on safety practices and share updates with the state transportation department. This change aims to improve how safety guidance is developed and communicated within the industry.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends motor carrier safety regulations to strengthen committee recommendations and communication with transportation department, enhancing vehicle safety standards.90% confidence
Marty Flynn (D)
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 2349: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in facilities and supplies, further providing for deposits into account.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's judicial statutes to clarify that certain fines, fees, and costs collected under the state's Dog Law will remain unaffected by other provisions in the judicial code. It specifically directs that these financial penalties continue to be allocated to the Department of Agriculture as previously established. The legislation is a technical adjustment to the legal code rather than a new policy, and it will become active 60 days after being signed into law.
Jason Ortitay (R)
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 2352: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in Student Teacher Support Grant Program, further providing for program establishment and duties of agency.

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's Public School Code to increase financial support for student teachers working in subject areas with staffing shortages. It establishes a new provision that adds a minimum grant of $5,000 to the existing Student Teacher Support Grant for eligible students who complete their teaching assignments in these specific shortage areas. The state agency responsible for the program will use departmental data to identify which subjects currently face shortages before distributing these additional funds. The changes become effective 60 days after the bill is passed.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases state funding for student teachers in shortage areas, directly advancing public education budget goals.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases financial grants for student teachers in shortage areas, directly enhancing educator support and addressing staffing needs.95% confidence
Jason Ortitay (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 2339: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of aggravated assault.

This bill expands the legal definition of aggravated assault in Pennsylvania to include school staff members and crossing guards. Specifically, it adds teaching employees, school board members, licensed private school workers, parochial school employees, and school crossing guards to the list of individuals protected by aggravated assault laws. The change applies when these individuals are acting within the scope of their employment or due to their relationship with the school. If passed, the new provisions would take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by expanding aggravated assault protections to school staff, enhancing safety and accountability.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens protection for school staff and crossing guards, enhancing safety for educators and school personnel.90% confidence
Ed Neilson (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 2353: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further providing for out-of-State applicants for certification.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's teacher certification laws to make it easier for educators from other states to get certified in the Commonwealth. It allows the Department of Education to issue a Pennsylvania teaching certificate to out-of-state applicants who already hold a valid license and have completed an approved educator preparation program. To qualify, these applicants must also pass subject matter competency tests and complete required field experience in Pennsylvania. The changes apply to public, private, and parochial schools and will take effect 60 days after the bill is signed into law.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by simplifying teacher certification for out-of-state applicants, strengthening the educator workforce.90% confidence
Jason Ortitay (R) · 4 co-sponsors
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