Rep. Eddie Pashinski

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution designates September 2026 as "Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month" to raise awareness about child hunger and food waste in the state. The document highlights statistics on food insecurity among students and discusses strategies like "share tables" to help reduce waste while providing extra meals. It serves as a symbolic gesture to focus attention on these issues rather than implementing new laws or funding changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires emergency medical services providers in Pennsylvania, including paramedics and nurses, to complete specific training on caring for individuals with dementia. The Department of Health must create a program covering how to communicate effectively with these patients, manage behavioral symptoms, and identify signs of abuse. New providers will need three hours of initial training, while all providers must complete one hour of continuing education annually. Those who already finished similar training within the last 18 months will be exempt from the initial requirement but must still take the annual course.

Maddy summaryHB 586 amends Pennsylvania's Solid Waste Management Act to update definitions, clarify department responsibilities, and revise permit requirements for waste management entities. It specifically adds new rules for handling food processing residuals (waste from food processing plants) and includes reporting obligations. The bill also establishes penalties for noncompliance with these updated provisions. These changes directly affect waste management companies, food processors, and local departments overseeing waste handling. The amendment focuses on modernizing regulatory processes rather than creating new programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Pennsylvania to highlight the importance of road safety for all drivers. The resolution encourages motorists to be more alert when sharing the road with motorcyclists and supports existing safety programs. It does not change any laws or regulations but serves as a symbolic reminder to promote awareness and safe riding practices.

Maddy summaryHR 390 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing March 2026 as "Women's History Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges women's historical contributions to Pennsylvania and the nation through symbolic recognition. The resolution invites all Pennsylvanians to reflect on women's economic, cultural, and social roles, as detailed in the preamble's historical context. This is a non-binding gesture with no direct impact on specific groups or funding.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes May 5, 2026, as "World Asthma Day" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or policies but encourages all Pennsylvanians to support asthma management efforts, referencing that approximately 1.3 million residents (1 million adults, 300,000 children) live with asthma in the state. The resolution aligns with global observances focused on raising awareness and improving daily asthma care through education and community engagement.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 408 designates April 2026 as "Financial Literacy Month" in Pennsylvania. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or requirements but encourages public awareness and education about financial literacy, aligning with national observances like President Biden's 2021 proclamation. It follows Pennsylvania's history of supporting financial education initiatives without imposing obligations on individuals or organizations.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution designates April 25, 2026, as "Diabetic Eye Screening Day" in Pennsylvania to raise awareness about diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness among people with diabetes. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic recognition of free and low-cost eye screening events organized by various medical institutions across the state. It highlights the importance of early detection for diabetic eye conditions, which often show no symptoms until vision damage becomes irreversible. The measure is sponsored by multiple state representatives and focuses on promoting public health awareness rather than implementing policy changes.

Maddy summaryHR 367 designates November 2025 as "Children's Grief Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. This commemorative resolution encourages statewide awareness and community support for children experiencing grief, without creating new laws or funding. It directly affects Pennsylvanians by prompting local organizations, schools, and government entities to recognize and address children's grief through educational and support initiatives during that month. The bill is currently pending in the Children & Youth committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Human Relations Act to strengthen protections against discrimination in housing and commercial property transactions. It directly affects landlords, sellers, lenders, and financial institutions by explicitly prohibiting them from refusing services or making decisions based on a person's source of income, such as public assistance or child support. The legislation also clarifies that discrimination is illegal when it involves a person's use of guide or support animals due to blindness, deafness, or physical disabilities. Additionally, the bill bans the publication of advertisements that express preferences or limitations based on these protected characteristics.