Rep. Justin Fleming

Maddy summaryHB 2057 updates the state's regulatory review process by clarifying definitions and procedures for state agencies to propose, review, and finalize regulations. It specifies how agencies must submit proposed rules, handle disapproved regulations, and conduct annual reporting, aiming to streamline oversight. This affects state agencies that create regulations and ensures a more structured review process for all rulemaking. The bill focuses on procedural clarity without altering the substance of regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 1030 designates Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of Pennsylvania. This symbolic bill does not impose any new laws, taxes, or regulations, nor does it directly affect any individuals or businesses. It serves solely as a ceremonial recognition of Hershey's Kisses, a candy brand produced by Hershey Foods Corporation in Pennsylvania. The bill passed through committee review and final passage in 2025 but has no practical policy impact beyond the designation.

Maddy summaryHR 257 is a non-binding resolution designating November 2025 as "Diabetes Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes the need for public education about diabetes prevention, management, and support services during that month. This resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect any specific individuals or programs - it serves solely as a symbolic designation to encourage awareness efforts.

Maddy summaryHB 1652 adds Gaucher disease to Pennsylvania's mandatory newborn screening program under the Newborn Child Testing Act. The bill expands the existing program to require screening for this genetic disorder in newborns, directly affecting all infants born in Pennsylvania. Key provisions include updating the list of covered conditions under Section 3(a)(1) of the 1965 Act, ensuring healthcare providers screen for Gaucher disease to identify it early. This change aims to enable timely treatment to prevent intellectual or physical disabilities, aligning with the program's existing purpose. The bill does not alter funding or implementation processes, only adding one specific condition to the screening list.

Maddy summaryHB 1908 amends Pennsylvania's domestic relations law to strengthen enforcement of protection orders in abuse cases. The bill requires law enforcement to make an arrest when someone violates a protection order, rather than allowing discretion. It also specifies that violating a protection order or a related agreement (like a custody agreement) can be treated as contempt of court. This directly affects victims of domestic abuse, law enforcement officers, and individuals subject to protection orders by changing how violations are handled under the law.

Maddy summaryHB 1308 updates Pennsylvania's storm water management rules by amending environmental (Title 27) and municipal (Title 53) statutes. It requires municipalities to implement new storm water management plans for new construction and development projects, directly affecting local governments and developers. The bill establishes standardized requirements for managing runoff to protect water quality, including updated definitions and procedures for municipal authorities. These changes aim to modernize how communities address storm water pollution under state law.

Maddy summaryHB 749 updates Pennsylvania's public welfare laws to streamline assistance programs and improve service access. It requires copayments for subsidized child care, changes reporting for SNAP benefits, and mandates reports on transitioning to chip-enabled access cards for benefits. The bill removes regulatory barriers for outpatient behavioral health services provided within clinic facilities, allowing services to be billed as part of the clinic visit. It also requires additional reports to the General Assembly regarding medical assistance eligibility and nonemergency medical transportation services.

Maddy summaryHB 2011 establishes a state program to reimburse Pennsylvania National Guard members for their TRICARE health insurance premiums. This directly affects current and future Pennsylvania National Guard members who pay for TRICARE coverage. The key provision creates a reimbursement mechanism where the state would refund members' monthly TRICARE premiums, reducing their out-of-pocket healthcare costs. The bill amends Pennsylvania's military affairs statutes to implement this financial assistance program.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges Congress to expand TRICARE Reserve Select eligibility to include reserve component service members already enrolled or eligible for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). Currently, these reservists may not qualify for TRICARE Reserve Select despite their FEHBP enrollment. The bill proposes a policy change to align their military health coverage options with active-duty counterparts, though it is non-binding and requires congressional action to become law. It directly affects reserve members serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard who are FEHBP participants.

Maddy summaryHB 2009 would amend Pennsylvania law to establish rules for utility reconnection fees charged by municipal authorities. The bill requires that fees for reconnecting electricity, water, or gas services after disconnection be reasonable and prohibits excessive or unfair charges. It directly affects residents and businesses that have had utility services disconnected, as well as municipal authorities managing those services. The key provision creates a clear standard to prevent municipalities from imposing unreasonable fees during reconnection.