Rep. Manny Guzman

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution designates October 20, 2026, as Community Health Worker Awareness Day to honor the contributions of community health workers throughout the state. The bill aims to raise public awareness about these trusted professionals who help residents navigate healthcare systems, access resources, and manage health conditions. While the resolution does not create new laws or funding, it formally recognizes the vital role these workers play in improving community health and encourages continued investment in their training and support.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the annual funding cap for Pennsylvania's Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program from $24 million to $26 million. The change directly affects the state's entertainment industry by allowing a larger pool of tax credits to be distributed each fiscal year. These credits are designed to help businesses in the entertainment sector by reducing their tax liability. The new limit will apply to fiscal years starting on or after July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1851 updates Pennsylvania's requirements for death and fetal death certificates under the 1953 Vital Statistics Law. It changes the specific information that must be recorded on these official documents, affecting hospitals, medical examiners, and vital records offices. The bill focuses on standardizing or adding details required for certification purposes. This procedural change aims to modernize record-keeping for public health data collection.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new Pennsylvania tax credit program designed to help residents who pay for child and dependent care. It allows eligible taxpayers to claim a state tax credit based on the amount they already claim for the same expenses on their federal tax returns. The credit rate changes over time, starting at 30% for tax years ending before 2023, increasing to 100% for years between 2023 and 2026, and returning to 100% for years after 2026. The maximum credit is calculated on up to $3,000 of expenses for one child or $6,000 for two or more children.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires electric utilities in Pennsylvania to include specific information about their energy storage plans in their annual reports to the state commission. Specifically, the law mandates that these companies provide an assessment of how they use energy storage, including data on how quickly they can charge and discharge power under different economic conditions. The definitions clarify that energy storage refers to equipment that absorbs, holds, and releases electricity, while charge and discharge times measure the duration of these processes. This requirement is designed to give regulators better insight into how utilities plan to manage future electricity demand using storage technology. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Pennsylvania's Public School Code to clarify who must prove their case during special education disputes. Specifically, it states that school districts generally bear the burden of proof in due process hearings involving exceptional children, unless the parents unilaterally chose a private school placement, in which case the parents must provide the proof. The law applies to situations concerning a child's identification, evaluation, classification, placement, or disciplinary actions. The changes are designed to streamline legal procedures by explicitly defining these responsibilities rather than leaving them open to interpretation.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the expiration date from Pennsylvania's health care cost containment laws, ensuring these regulations remain in effect indefinitely. By repealing Section 3317 of the state's health statutes, the legislation prevents the automatic termination of rules designed to manage medical expenses. The change applies to all entities currently subject to these cost containment measures, effectively making the provisions permanent rather than temporary.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes June 2026 as Caribbean-American Heritage Month in Pennsylvania. It directly affects state residents and officials by encouraging them to honor the contributions of Caribbean Americans during that month. The resolution cites the historical significance of Caribbean heritage and the positive impact of Caribbean Americans on the nation and the Commonwealth. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or change policies, but rather serves to acknowledge and celebrate cultural contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows local governments in Pennsylvania to automatically permit battery storage systems as accessory uses on land already approved for commercial solar projects. Under the new rules, these storage units must be located within the same property boundaries and have a capacity that does not exceed the solar facility's generating capacity. Once approved, the storage systems do not require additional special permits or land use approvals, though they must still follow all existing safety and fire codes. The legislation also clarifies that adding battery storage does not change any financial terms or tax exemptions associated with the original solar facility.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires individuals receiving state assistance to appear in court to establish paternity and secure child support payments when a responsible relative is absent or a potential father is involved. It creates an exception to this requirement for nonparent relatives, such as grandparents, who can choose not to cooperate if the child's parent has specific issues like addiction, incarceration, or death. The legislation defines these nonparent relatives as blood relatives within a certain degree of kinship and allows them to verify their situation through a self-attestation form. If a recipient fails to cooperate without valid reasons, the department may withhold assistance until they comply with the support enforcement process.