Rep. Mark Gillen

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of U.S. Route 522 in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania, as the Special Agent Terry R. Anderson Memorial Highway to honor an FBI agent who died in the line of duty in 1966. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs displaying this name along the roadway. It does not change traffic laws or funding but serves as a commemorative measure to recognize Special Agent Anderson's service and sacrifice.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge in Coalmont Borough, Huntingdon County, as the Private Samuel H. Thompson Memorial Bridge to honor a local World War II veteran. The legislation formally names the structure, which carries Pennsylvania Route 913 over Shoup Run, after Thompson, who was born in the area and died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines in 1942. Under the bill, the state Department of Transportation is required to install and maintain signs displaying the new name for traffic traveling in both directions. The changes become effective 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows drivers working for ride-sharing companies to display illuminated signs inside their vehicles to show their status. The ride-sharing companies must submit these signs for approval by either the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission or the Philadelphia Parking Authority, depending on where the service is offered. Once submitted, the relevant agency has 15 business days to review the sign and either approve or reject it. The law also prohibits these signs from using blue light or mimicking the emergency lights used by authorized vehicles.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the exemption from vehicle registration for all-terrain vehicles used by police, fire, and emergency medical services in Pennsylvania. It allows these emergency vehicles to operate on public highways for longer distances without needing registration, depending on the county where they are used. Specifically, the exemption applies for up to two miles in first through third-class counties and up to 15 miles in fourth through eighth-class counties, provided the vehicles are primarily used off-road. The bill also requires these exempt all-terrain vehicles to display the standard visual and audible signals used by emergency vehicles.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge in Bigler Township, Clearfield County, as the Sergeant John Harold Branic Memorial Bridge to honor a local Marine who died in World War II. It requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs displaying the new name for traffic in both directions. The legislation recognizes Sergeant Branic, the first Madera resident killed in the war, whose remains were identified decades after he was declared missing in action. The act takes effect 60 days after being passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Public Transit Security Grant Program in Pennsylvania to provide funding for improving security at public transit systems. The program will be administered by the Department of Transportation, which will manage a new fund created specifically for these grants. To receive funding, transit authorities must submit applications that include a safety committee letter of support and may receive priority if they have the consent of the majority of their transit employees' associations. The legislation defines a safety committee according to federal regulations and outlines specific requirements for how grant applications must be structured and evaluated.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's legal rules to clarify how courts should determine the intent behind state laws when the wording is unclear. It specifically instructs judges to consider official interpretations provided by the General Assembly and administrative agencies as evidence of legislative intent. By codifying this approach, the legislation aims to ensure that the original purpose of statutes is respected during legal disputes. The changes apply immediately to all future cases involving statutory interpretation in the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Milk Sanitation Law to explicitly permit permit holders to sell and manufacture dairy products labeled as containing raw milk. It achieves this by adding a new provision to the existing statute that overrides previous restrictions on such sales, while simultaneously removing a conflicting administrative regulation. The law applies directly to dairy producers and sellers who currently hold valid permits to sell milk in the state. The changes become effective 60 days after the bill is passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to explicitly prohibit businesses from failing to honor guarantees or warranties provided by consumer-facing artificial intelligence systems. It establishes a specific legal definition for artificial intelligence, covering systems that learn from data, operate with minimal human oversight, or perform tasks requiring human-like reasoning and action. By adding these provisions to the state's existing consumer protection statutes, the legislation ensures that AI-generated promises are treated with the same legal weight as traditional human-made warranties. The changes apply broadly to trade and commerce but include standard exemptions for media outlets and internet service providers acting in good faith.