Rep. Jeanne McNeill

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Second Class City Firemen Relief Law to update pension eligibility rules for surviving spouses of fire department members. It modifies membership requirements for married firefighters and adjusts how pensions are calculated and provided to surviving spouses after a member's death. The changes directly affect married firefighters employed in second-class cities and their spouses who may qualify for pension benefits under this law. The bill focuses on clarifying and adjusting existing pension provisions rather than creating new benefits.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates May 2026 as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" to highlight the impact of ALS on patients and their families. The bill does not change laws or allocate funding; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture to increase public understanding of the disease and support ongoing research efforts. By formally recognizing the month, the resolution aims to draw attention to the challenges faced by those living with ALS and the importance of continued medical investigation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes April 11-17, 2026, as "Week of the Young Child" in Pennsylvania, aligning with a national observance organized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). It has no legal effect or funding provisions - it is a formal acknowledgment to support awareness of early childhood education. The resolution encourages Pennsylvanians to recognize the importance of early learning opportunities for children birth through age eight. It does not create new policies or directly affect any individuals or programs.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. It formally recognizes January 2026 as "Human Trafficking Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. The resolution does not create new laws, impose requirements, or directly affect any specific group. It serves only to raise public awareness about human trafficking, referencing existing federal definitions and statistics on the issue.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates April 18, 2025, as "Lineworker Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania. It symbolically recognizes Pennsylvania's electrical lineworkers for their critical role in maintaining the state's power grid, without creating new laws or affecting regulations. The resolution honors their work in ensuring reliable electricity delivery, acknowledging their safety-focused efforts in hazardous conditions.

Maddy summaryHB 668 would allow Pennsylvania to join the Counseling Compact, an existing agreement between states. This would let licensed counselors from other participating states practice in Pennsylvania more easily, and allow Pennsylvania counselors to practice in those states without obtaining separate licenses. The bill's key mechanism is adopting the standard compact form, creating a streamlined process for cross-state counseling licensure without changing existing state licensing requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Crime Victims Act to update the definition of "out-of-pocket loss" for reimbursement purposes. It directly affects crime victims by expanding the list of eligible expenses to include costs for medical and nonmedical care, prosthetics, cleaning crime scenes, and temporary relocation for victims and their household pets. The legislation also clarifies that "common household pets" refers to domesticated animals kept for pleasure rather than commercial use. These changes ensure victims can receive financial support for a broader range of necessary costs incurred due to criminal incidents, while explicitly excluding property damage and pain and suffering from this specific reimbursement category.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 15, 2026, as Prader Willi Syndrome Awareness Day in Pennsylvania to highlight the rare genetic disorder and support affected individuals and families. The resolution aims to increase public understanding of the condition's symptoms, such as hyperphagia and cognitive challenges, and to promote early diagnosis and access to care. By officially recognizing this day, the bill seeks to encourage community awareness and demonstrate support for those impacted by the syndrome.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution formally recognizes the month of May 2026 as "Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" within the state. The measure encourages residents to learn about and celebrate the history and contributions of Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities. It serves as a symbolic designation rather than establishing new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2218 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to require all school entities (including districts, charter schools, cyber charters, and career schools) to develop and implement a written comprehensive school counseling plan. The bill mandates that each plan, created by certified school counselors, must include annual reviews, K-12 systemic alignment, grade-level and building-specific strategies, and integration with existing student services plans. Key provisions define "direct services" (like individual counseling and classroom instruction) and "indirect services" (such as parent consultations), requiring plans to guide students in academic, career, and social-emotional development. The law establishes specific components for the plan - foundation, management, delivery, and accountability - without specifying funding or new programs.