Rep. Jeanne McNeill

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania laws regarding the compensation and eligibility rules for borough and town council members and mayors. It clarifies that council members do not receive pay for unexcused absences from meetings, while allowing excused absences for reasons like illness, emergencies, or travel. The legislation also ensures that a borough cannot be forced to lower a mayor's or council member's salary if the town's population decreases, though it maintains that council pay cannot exceed the mayor's salary. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines on how local officials are paid and when they are eligible for that pay.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the definition of "income" within Pennsylvania's State Lottery Law to determine eligibility for pharmaceutical assistance for the elderly. It explicitly includes various sources of money like pensions, Social Security benefits, and interest, while excluding items such as surplus food, savings bond principal, and veterans' benefits. By clarifying what counts as income, the law helps officials accurately assess which seniors qualify for lottery-funded prescription drug aid. The changes take effect on July 1, 2024, or later if that date is not reached.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Public School Code to require schools to notify parents when a student is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It mandates that schools provide education about the condition and ensures parents are informed of any medical treatments or care plans involving their child. The legislation also clarifies that these requirements apply to both public and nonpublic schools, including those that operate health units. By making these changes, the law aims to improve communication between schools and families regarding diabetes management.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the ability for various organizations in Pennsylvania, such as colleges, sports leagues, restaurants, and law enforcement agencies, to legally obtain and use epinephrine auto-injectors for people experiencing severe allergic reactions. It allows health care providers to prescribe these devices to these entities and designates specific staff members who have completed required training to store and administer them. The legislation also provides legal protection from liability for these organizations and trained individuals who use the devices in good faith, while clarifying that administering the medication does not constitute the practice of medicine. Additionally, the bill mandates that day-care facilities provide informational materials to parents about allergy symptoms and the new rules regarding auto-injectors.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Landlord and Tenant Act to strengthen protections for renters in multi-unit buildings by clarifying rules for property abandonment and maintenance. It introduces new requirements for lenders to investigate the purpose of loans against rental properties and mandates that landlords keep units habitable or face loan default. The legislation also empowers local governments to investigate and penalize landlords who abandon properties or fail to make necessary repairs, while ensuring that court-appointed receivers maintain units to safe standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to strengthen rules against deceptive automatic renewal policies. It requires businesses to clearly disclose future pricing changes and deadlines for cancellation in bold text, while also prohibiting the intentional misrepresentation of renewal terms. The law expands its scope to cover entities regulated by federal agencies like the FCC and PUC, as well as those involved in natural gas and electric utility markets. Ultimately, these changes aim to ensure consumers receive transparent information when signing up for recurring services or subscriptions.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania bill establishes new pension benefits for retired public employees starting in 2025. It provides an additional monthly payment to eligible retirees from state education and government systems who retired before 2001, with the amount calculated as a percentage of their July 2025 annuity based on their original retirement date. The legislation also creates a special one-time adjustment for retired municipal police officers and firefighters, ensuring these groups receive increased benefits. Funding for these new payments will be spread over ten years beginning in 2025, and the benefits are not available to survivors of members who died before that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Vital Statistics Law to clarify the fees charged for certified copies of vital records. It ensures that no fees are required for these copies when requested by active-duty military personnel, their dependents, or the families of service members who died or were honorably discharged. The change specifically applies to members of the armed forces, including the National Guard, and their eligible family members. The new fee exemption takes effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to improve child welfare services and ensure they are available to all children regardless of their background. It requires the state department to conduct a triennial inventory of delinquency programs across the state and clearly defines the law's purpose as protecting children, preserving families, and prioritizing in-home care over institutional placements. The legislation also outlines specific payment percentages to counties for various services and mandates that the department refuse or revoke licenses for facilities that fail to meet safe and humane standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Ebony Alert System, a program operated by the Pennsylvania State Police to quickly notify the public and other agencies when specific young people of color go missing. The system is designed for individuals between the ages of 12 and 25 who are missing under suspicious circumstances, are at risk due to disabilities, or may be victims of human trafficking. When activated, law enforcement can request alerts through various media channels, while the Department of Transportation can assist with electronic signs. To fund this initiative, the bill imposes a $25 fee on individuals convicted of kidnapping offenses, with the money directed to the State Police. Additionally, the legislation prohibits unauthorized use of the alert system and sets a $5,000 penalty for violations.