Rep. Jim Haddock

Maddy summaryHB 928 amends Pennsylvania law to expand access to epinephrine auto-injectors for severe allergic reactions. It adds schools, sports organizations, and other public venues to the list of "authorized entities" allowed to store these devices and train staff. The bill clarifies who can access the injectors during emergencies and specifies training requirements for personnel. This directly affects schools, youth programs, and public facilities serving individuals at risk of anaphylaxis.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution asks the U.S. Congress to officially recognize the Green Star Service Banner as a national symbol for families of military members and veterans who died by suicide. The bill also directs Pennsylvania state agencies and local governments to allow the voluntary display of this banner at appropriate locations. By doing so, the resolution aims to honor these families and shift the focus from statistics to personal acknowledgment of their loss.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of May 16 through 22, 2026, as "National Safe Boating Week" in Pennsylvania to highlight the importance of safety on the state's waterways. It directly affects all boaters, including those using powerboats and personal watercraft, by encouraging them to review safety rules such as wearing life jackets and avoiding alcohol. The resolution does not change any laws or create new requirements but serves as a symbolic reminder of existing safety standards and available educational resources. By promoting these practices, the bill aims to raise public awareness about the risks of boating and the steps needed to prevent accidents.

Maddy summaryHB 2198 repeals the Computer Data Center Equipment Incentive Program from Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code of 1971. This bill eliminates tax exemptions and refunds previously available for investments in data center equipment, such as servers, cooling systems, and energy infrastructure. The repeal directly affects computer data centers and their owners/operators who previously qualified for these tax benefits under Article XXIX-D. The policy change removes a specific tax incentive program without creating new provisions. This is a procedural change to the tax code, ending an existing program for data center equipment investments.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new framework for Pennsylvania public utilities to earn a return on their equity investments, directly affecting investor-owned electric, gas, and water companies regulated by the state commission. It creates a competitive auction process where utilities can bid to set their own return rates based on market conditions, while also providing a default rate of the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield plus 2 percent if no auction occurs. To support this system, the legislation requires utilities to separate their services into distinct legal entities and mandates annual reporting to ensure transparency. Ultimately, the law aims to determine how much profit these utility companies can make on their investments while maintaining oversight through the state commission.

Maddy summaryHB 75 amends Pennsylvania's Osteopathic Medical Practice Act to update the definition of "primary supervising physician" to include medical doctors (MDs) licensed by the State Board of Medicine, alongside osteopathic physicians (DOs). This change allows physician assistants to have either an MD or a DO as their primary supervising physician under a written agreement, expanding oversight options beyond current restrictions. The amendment takes effect 60 days after enactment and does not alter other provisions of the law.

Maddy summaryHB 1925 regulates how healthcare facilities, insurance companies, and Medicaid/CHIP managed care plans can use artificial intelligence. It requires the Department of Health, Insurance Department, and Department of Human Services to create rules for AI safety and transparency in these sectors. The bill imposes penalties for failing to comply with these new requirements. It directly affects providers and insurers operating in Pennsylvania's health and insurance systems.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates June 23, 2026, as Dravet Syndrome Awareness Day to highlight a rare genetic form of epilepsy that affects approximately 20,000 people in the United States. The bill does not change laws or allocate funding but serves to raise public awareness about the condition, which often begins in infancy with temperature-sensitive seizures and can lead to developmental delays. By recognizing this specific date, the resolution aims to honor medical professionals and families impacted by the disease while acknowledging the importance of early diagnosis and comprehensive care.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution urges the U.S. Congress to pause efforts to pass federal laws that would block states from regulating artificial intelligence. The bill highlights both the economic benefits and potential risks of AI, noting that Pennsylvania has already enacted state-level protections for issues like deepfakes and AI-generated harmful content. It asserts the state's authority to create its own AI regulations and asks federal officials to stop threatening legal action against state AI laws or withholding funding from states that pass such regulations. The resolution directs Pennsylvania's congressional delegation to advocate for a regulatory approach that respects state authority while protecting public welfare.

Maddy summaryHR 136 is a House resolution directing Pennsylvania's Joint State Government Commission to study the financial impact of State Police services on taxpayers. It specifically examines costs for municipalities that rely on Pennsylvania State Police for full or partial police coverage instead of maintaining their own departments - currently covering over 1,700 municipalities (428 part-time, 1,293 full-time as of 2021). The study will assess how these costs affect taxpayer burdens, compare millage rates between municipalities with local police versus those using State Police, and evaluate potential fee structures based on population. The Commission must report findings and recommendations to the legislature within one year. This resolution does not enact new law but requests a factual analysis to inform future policy decisions.