Rep. Kyle Donahue

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's 1929 Administrative Code to clarify the maximum size of the Pennsylvania State Police (4,310 total officers and enlisted members) and specifies that personnel assigned to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Delaware River Bridge Commission, and gaming enforcement do not count toward this limit. It also repeals an outdated reference in the Fiscal Code (Section 1733-E(3)) to align with this clarification. The change directly affects the State Police's staffing structure and reporting requirements. The bill makes a technical correction to existing law without creating new policies or changing operational responsibilities.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 2025 as "Women's History Month" in Pennsylvania. It is a ceremonial measure with no binding policy changes, funding, or new programs. The resolution invites all Pennsylvanians to reflect on women's contributions to the state's and nation's economic, cultural, and social development. It does not affect specific groups or create legal obligations, as it is purely symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 118 amends Pennsylvania's Child Labor Act to increase penalties for employers violating child labor laws. It raises the fine for first-time violations from $500 to $1,000 per violation and increases penalties for repeat offenses to $3,000 per violation or up to 10 days in jail. The bill directly affects employers who hire minors in prohibited work situations. These changes are concrete policy adjustments to enforcement, not new work restrictions. The amendment takes effect 30 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 618, the Health Insurance Access Protection Act, prohibits health insurers from denying coverage or charging higher premiums based on a person's health condition, including preexisting conditions. This law applies to both individual and group health insurance policies, protecting enrollees and their dependents from discrimination in enrollment or pricing. The Insurance Department and Commissioner are tasked with enforcing these rules, and the bill includes penalties for insurers that violate the prohibitions.

Maddy summaryHB 755 requires health insurers in Pennsylvania (excluding grandfathered plans) to cover all preventive health services listed by the Insurance Department without cost-sharing, such as copays or deductibles. This directly affects insurers who must comply with the coverage rules and enrollees who gain access to preventive care like vaccinations and screenings at no extra cost. The bill empowers the Insurance Department to create and update the preventive services list through a public comment process (15+ business days) and enforce compliance with penalties for violations. It aligns with federal preventive care standards but allows Pennsylvania to adjust the list based on public input and evidence-based guidelines.

Maddy summaryHB 404 amends Pennsylvania's Insurance Company Law to extend health insurance coverage for children under family policies. It requires policies to cover dependent children up to age 26 (previously 19) and prohibits insurers from denying or restricting coverage based on a child's financial dependency, residency, marital status, school enrollment, or employment. The bill also allows group health plans to extend coverage for adult children up to age 29 if they meet specific conditions, such as not being married, having no dependents, and residing in Pennsylvania or attending school full-time. This affects all health insurance policies sold in Pennsylvania that provide dependent child coverage.

Maddy summaryHB 1008 updates Pennsylvania's vehicle registration renewal process by requiring the state Department of Motor Vehicles to send renewal notices 60 days before expiration, plus weekly text or email reminders (if contact info is on file) until renewal is completed. It applies to all vehicle owners in Pennsylvania, with commercial vehicles additionally requiring self-certification of safety inspections during renewal. The bill specifies that failing to receive a notice does not excuse the owner from renewing registration on time. This procedural change aims to reduce expired registrations through clearer communication, effective 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 1028 establishes a grant program to help small businesses affected by long-term public utility road construction projects. It provides financial assistance to qualified businesses (for-profit entities with 10 or fewer employees located in designated "construction mitigation zones" impacted by projects lasting over 90 days) to offset revenue declines caused by traffic disruptions, reduced access, or parking issues. Businesses must apply with proof of significant revenue loss, and grants are capped at actual documented losses or $15,000 per year. The Department of Community and Economic Development administers the program, prioritizes applications based on revenue decline severity and project duration, and requires annual public reporting of recipients and project details.

Maddy summaryHB 1036 adds a new exemption in Pennsylvania vehicle registration fees for active volunteer first responders. It allows volunteer emergency medical, fire, and rescue service members to pay a $10 processing fee instead of the full registration fee for vehicles they own and primarily drive while responding to emergencies. The exemption applies only to one passenger car or light truck per person and requires the volunteer to be the vehicle's owner and principal driver. This change directly affects volunteer emergency service organizations and their members who use personal vehicles for official emergency responses.

Maddy summaryHB 1002 requires Pennsylvania public and private schools to notify parents or legal guardians when a student threatens suicide or is involved in bullying (as defined in state law). Schools must adopt a written policy for these notifications, keep records of each notification (exempt from public records requests), and provide parents with suicide prevention resources, including information on limiting access to firearms or medication. Students can request copies of their own records under this policy and, after graduating high school, ask for those records to be permanently removed. The bill takes effect for the 2026-2027 school year.