Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz

Maddy summaryHB 1702 amends Pennsylvania's Liquor Code to clarify definitions and update rules for retail liquor licensees. It defines "ready-to-draft pre-mixed keg cocktail" as a beverage prepared on-site by mixing nonalcoholic base (like juices or syrups) with liquor in a sealed container for on-premises dispensing via gas systems. The bill specifies that retail licensees may blend and store such pre-mixed cocktails overnight without it being considered "manufacture" under the code. Additionally, it revises prohibitions on decanters, allowing kegs used for the defined pre-mixed cocktails while otherwise restricting decanter use for alcoholic beverages.

Maddy summaryHB 1701 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to change how school districts handle facility projects. It requires school entities to hold voter referendums or public hearings before constructing new buildings or leasing space, directly affecting school districts and communities. The bill establishes a Public School Facility Advisory Committee to advise on facility planning and repeals outdated requirements for schools to conduct building condition assessments. It also imposes new duties on the Department of Education to oversee school facility planning and funding. (HB 1701, passed October 2025)

Maddy summaryHB 1734 amends Pennsylvania's turnpike toll collection laws to modernize electronic payment systems. It updates the legal framework for electronic toll collection (like E-ZPass) on state turnpikes, requiring compatible infrastructure and payment methods. This directly affects drivers using Pennsylvania turnpikes who rely on electronic toll systems for payment. The bill focuses on streamlining toll collection processes without changing toll rates or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1939 amends the Human Services Code to establish new fee schedule rates for public assistance programs. It directly affects healthcare and social service providers who deliver services through state-funded public assistance programs. The bill's key provision sets standardized payment rates that these providers will receive for specific services. This change aims to update reimbursement structures within the existing public assistance framework. The bill was recently referred to the Human Services committee for further review.

Maddy summaryHB 798 amends Pennsylvania's 1929 Administrative Code to update requirements for state departmental reporting. It affects state agencies by modifying how they submit reports, though specific changes are not detailed in the provided context. The bill has been referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness and later re-referred to State Government for further review. As a procedural amendment to an outdated administrative code, it does not directly impact residents or introduce new policies.

Maddy summaryHR 288 is a symbolic resolution adopted by Pennsylvania's legislature to designate October 13, 2025, as the "250th Birthday of the United States Navy" within the state. This resolution serves as a ceremonial recognition of the Navy's anniversary, with no legal effect or policy changes. It does not impose obligations, allocate funds, or affect any specific group or policy. The bill was formally adopted on October 8, 2025, following committee review.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 1893) proposes amendments to Pennsylvania's tax levy provisions for boroughs and incorporated towns under Title 8 of the Consolidated Statutes. The title indicates it relates to municipal taxation and finance procedures, but the provided context does not specify the exact changes to tax rates, exemptions, or levy mechanisms. Without details on the proposed amendments (e.g., new tax brackets, relief programs, or administrative changes), a substantive summary of its provisions cannot be created. The bill was referred to the Local Government committee and later laid on the table, indicating it has not advanced further. Specific policy changes or affected groups cannot be identified from the available information.

Maddy summaryHR 336 is a resolution condemning the use of federal military and National Guard forces within American cities and opposing any such deployment in the Commonwealth. It formally expresses legislative opposition to federal military presence in urban areas but does not create new laws or alter policies. As a symbolic measure, it directs the legislature to reject federal actions involving military forces within the state's cities. The resolution was referred to the Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness committee on October 8, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 413 requires police in Pennsylvania to electronically record all custodial interrogations related to crimes of violence in their entirety. This applies to law enforcement agencies during questioning where a reasonable person would feel in custody, with exceptions for emergencies, suspect refusal to be recorded, or equipment failure. The law eliminates the need for suspect consent to record and mandates written reports if recordings aren't made, while protecting attorney-client communications. It directly affects police departments, suspects during questioning, and criminal proceedings involving violent crimes.

Maddy summaryHR 201 is a ceremonial resolution designating September 29, 2025, as "VFW Day" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) organization and its contributions, without creating new laws or altering policies. The resolution was adopted by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on October 7, 2025, as a symbolic gesture honoring veterans' service. This type of resolution does not affect individuals, provide funding, or change legal requirements.