Technology

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 12, 2026

HB 1505: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for standardized testing study; in grounds and buildings, repealing provisions relating to lead testing and providing for lead testing; providing for school facilities; in certification of teachers, further providing for special education certificate grade spans and age levels and duties of department, for program of continuing professional and paraprofessional education, for continuing professional education for school or system leaders and for Pennsylvania school leadership standards, repealing provisions relating to permit for classroom monitors and providing for permit for classroom monitors; in pupils and attendance, further providing for attendance policy at charter, regional charter and cyber charter schools, providing for school district enrollee wellness checks and further providing for procedure when child is truant and for procedure upon filing of citation; in student supports, further providing for policy relating to bullying; in school safety and security, further providing for definitions, for School Safety and Security Grant Program, for school safety and security coordinator and for school safety and security training, providing for school safety and mental health grants for 2026-2027 school year, further providing for school safety and security coordinator training and for reporting and memorandum of understanding and providing for school mapping services; in school health services, further providing for health services and for reports and providing for eating disorder awareness and education; in terms and courses of study, providing for use of funds for implementing later school start times, further providing for flexible instructional days and for physical education, providing for recess periods, further providing for economic education and personal financial literacy programs and providing for social media literacy education; in early learning programs, further providing for definitions and for duties of approved providers; in high schools, further providing for attendance in other districts; in charter schools, further providing for enrollment, for cyber charter school requirements and prohibitions, for enrollment and notification and for enrollee wellness checks; in disability inclusive curriculum, further providing for pilot program; in career and technical education, providing for temporary waiver; in community colleges, further providing for financial program and reimbursement of payments; in Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, further providing for individuals eligible for admission; in the State System of Higher Education, further providing for definitions and for Grow Pennsylvania Tuition Waiver Program; in institutions of higher education, further providing for definitions and for agency duties, providing for institution duties and further providing for report; in Ready-to-Succeed Scholarship, further providing for agency; in funding for public libraries, providing for State aid for fiscal year 2026-2027; in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for student-weighted basic education funding beginning with 2023-2024 school year and for extraordinary special education program expenses, providing for temporary assistance program and further providing for assistance to school districts declared to be in financial recovery status or identified for financial watch status and for Ready-to-Learn Block Grant; and, in construction and renovation of buildings by school entities, further providing for applicability.

HB 1505 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code of 1949 to clarify definitions related to early learning programs. The bill specifically updates terminology used in the existing law to better define what constitutes early learning programs within the state's educational framework. This change directly affects school districts, early learning providers, and state education agencies by providing clearer standards for program classification and reporting under the Public School Code. The bill focuses solely on refining definitions, not creating new programs or funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state aid for fiscal year 2026-2027 and establishes student-weighted basic education funding, directly increasing public education resources.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates social media literacy education and expands cyber charter school provisions, indicating support for digital skills and technology access in schools.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 1368: An Act prohibiting nudification applications from being offered on online application marketplaces; and prescribing penalties.

This Pennsylvania bill prohibits the development and distribution of artificial intelligence applications that generate realistic images of people in states of nudity or engaged in sexual acts. It specifically targets online app stores, requiring them to remove these prohibited tools within five days after receiving a report and mandating that they provide a public portal for users to submit such notices. The law includes exceptions for general-purpose editing software, tools used for medical or law enforcement purposes, and services designed to detect or block these harmful applications. Violations of the act can result in civil penalties of up to $100,000 for each illegal download of the application.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts AI development and distribution by imposing removal mandates and penalties, limiting technological innovation in the sector.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 12, 2026

SB 806: An Act providing for unfair methods of competition and for enforcement and penalties.

SB 806 amends Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to require businesses and creators to clearly disclose when content (such as text, images, audio, or video) is generated by artificial intelligence before presenting it to consumers. The bill defines "clear and conspicuous" disclosure as requiring the notice to be easily noticeable in size, color, location, and duration - without being hidden, contradicted, or obscured by other information. This applies to all AI-generated content distributed to consumers, including online posts, ads, or product descriptions. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates clear AI content disclosure to prevent consumer deception, aligning with digital rights and data privacy protections under consumer protection law.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 3, 2026

SB 1279: An Act providing for issuance of housing construction permits by executive agencies, for designation of Commonwealth Housing Regulatory Compliance Officer and for timelines for permits related to housing construction; and imposing duties on the Office of Transformation and Opportunity.

SB 1279, known as the Reduce the Red Tape for Housing Act, aims to streamline housing construction permitting in Pennsylvania by requiring executive agencies to set specific processing timelines and adopt digital application systems. The bill introduces a new role called the Commonwealth Housing Regulatory Compliance Officer to coordinate between state agencies, local governments, and developers, while also allowing developers to hire independent third-party reviewers to expedite approvals. Additionally, the Office of Transformation and Opportunity must evaluate ways to improve the building materials supply chain and report on progress in reducing regulatory hurdles for housing projects.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill streamlines permitting and reduces red tape to accelerate housing construction, facilitating increased housing development.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates adoption of digital application systems for housing permits, directly advancing technology use in government processes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SB 270: An Act amending the act of July 2, 1935 (P.L.589, No.210), referred to as the Milk Sanitation Law, prohibiting the sale of human milk over the Internet.

SB 270 amends Pennsylvania's Milk Sanitation Law to ban the online sale of human milk. The bill specifically prohibits selling or offering human milk via the internet, including through classified advertisements or direct transactions between individuals. This directly affects online sellers and buyers of human milk, adding a new restriction to the existing law that previously regulated physical milk sales. The amendment takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits internet sales of human milk, restricting technology use for commercial transactions per the amendment to Milk Sanitation Law.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed · Pennsylvania · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 1014: 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 bell-to-bell mobile device policy.

SB 1014 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code of 1949 to require public schools to adopt a "bell-to-bell phone-free policy" during the entire school day. This policy directly affects all public K-12 schools and students by prohibiting the use of personal electronic devices during instructional time. The key provision mandates that schools establish and enforce this policy, though the bill does not specify exemptions or implementation details. The legislation focuses on reducing distractions in classrooms by limiting student phone access from the start to the end of the school day. It is currently pending in the Education committee.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates phone-free classrooms to reduce distractions, directly supporting learning environment in K-12 schools. No funding cuts or curriculum restrictions; clear intent to strengthen educational focus.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill mandates restriction of personal electronic devices in schools during instruction, limiting technology access and use in educational settings.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 5, 2025

SB 376: An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the prohibition of unauthorized applications.

SB 376 bans the installation or use of TikTok (or any app developed by ByteDance Limited) on state-owned electronic devices and state wireless networks in Pennsylvania. It requires state employees to remove such applications from devices within three months of the law taking effect, with exceptions for law enforcement, security, or risk mitigation activities. The law directly affects state employees using devices paid for with state funds or accessing state networks. It specifically targets TikTok and any future apps by ByteDance, not other social media platforms.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBans TikTok on state devices/networks for cybersecurity, restricting a specific technology platform per security concerns.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

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