Rep. Tina Marie Davis

Maddy summaryHB 1347 establishes a framework for creating tourism improvement districts (TIDs) in local areas. These districts can collect special fees from participating businesses to fund tourism promotion, infrastructure, and marketing projects. The bill requires each TID to form a management association to oversee funds and operations, with mandatory annual financial audits. This directly affects local governments, tourism businesses within designated districts, and residents who may see changes to tourism-related services and facilities.

Maddy summaryHB 1534 creates Pennsylvania's Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program, directly affecting residents who claim the federal child care tax credit. For 2022, it provides a 30% state credit on up to $3,000 ($6,000 for two+ dependents) of qualifying employment-related care expenses, matching federal limits. Starting in 2023, the credit increases to 100% of those same expense limits. An alternate credit for those using dependent care assistance programs (via Section 129 of the federal tax code) begins in 2025. The credit reduces state tax liability, with refunds issued if the credit exceeds tax owed.

Maddy summaryHB 506 amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to establish a state-funded Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program. It directly affects licensed child care providers and their staff by creating a new program to address staffing shortages. The key mechanism provides state funding for recruitment incentives and retention support, such as signing bonuses or professional development, for child care workers. The bill passed final passage on June 25, 2025, and was referred to the Health & Human Services committee.

Maddy summaryHB 968 allows active duty military members and disabled veterans to use their home state fishing and hunting licenses in Pennsylvania without purchasing separate Pennsylvania licenses. The bill amends Pennsylvania’s Fish (Title 30) and Game (Title 34) statutes to create reciprocity for annual licenses, directly benefiting these groups when fishing or hunting in the state. Key provisions remove the need for these individuals to pay additional fees for Pennsylvania licenses, streamlining access to outdoor recreation. The bill passed in June 2025 and is now law.

Maddy summaryHB 205 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle licensing laws to clarify how driver competency is determined and impacts lease agreements. It requires the Department of Transportation to indefinitely recall driving privileges for individuals found incompetent to drive, until they provide proof of competency. The bill also adds a provision allowing lessees (car renters) to terminate vehicle leases without penalty if their driving privileges are recalled under this section, provided they submit the department's recall notice to the lessor within 45 days and no household member regularly uses the vehicle. This applies to Pennsylvania leases entered into on or after the effective date, with the law taking effect in 180 days. The key change directly affects drivers with revoked licenses and their leasing companies.

Maddy summaryHB 350 updates Pennsylvania's laws on inheritance, parentage, and court procedures. It establishes the Uniform Parentage Act, creating new rules for establishing parent-child relationships through assisted reproduction, surrogacy agreements, and genetic testing, while repealing outdated paternity acknowledgment provisions. The bill modifies hearing requirements for adoption and parental rights termination, requiring specific notice to putative fathers and clarifying when parental rights may be terminated without their presence. It also adds protections for executors who fail to notify estates about assisted reproduction births that could affect inheritance. These changes directly affect families navigating adoption, surrogacy, inheritance disputes, and court cases involving parentage.

Maddy summaryHB 1282 requires cities and towns to notify property owners when the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) updates special flood hazard area maps. This directly affects homeowners and property owners in areas where flood risk maps change. Municipalities must send written notice to affected property owners within 30 days of a FEMA map update. The law aims to ensure residents understand potential changes to flood insurance requirements and property risk levels. It does not alter FEMA's map-making process or flood insurance mandates.

Maddy summaryHB 1095 modifies Pennsylvania court records to limit public access to eviction information in dockets and indices. It directly affects tenants, landlords, and court clerks by restricting how eviction history is shared while requiring the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts to process these records under the new rules. The key provision creates a "limited access" system for eviction data, meaning the public cannot freely view these records as they currently can. This change applies specifically to eviction-related court documents within the state's judicial system. The bill passed the House on June 23, 2025, and was referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Maddy summaryHB 811 would create civil liability for political candidates who make false statements about themselves or others during campaigns. It allows affected individuals or entities to sue for damages if a candidate knowingly makes a fraudulent misrepresentation. The bill directly affects candidates running for office and voters who may be misled by false claims. Key provisions establish a legal pathway for civil lawsuits rather than criminal penalties, requiring proof of intentional falsehoods. This bill is currently in the Communications & Technology committee after passing final passage.

Maddy summaryHB 1498 creates a new legal process for dividing "heirs property" in Pennsylvania - real estate owned by multiple family members through inheritance without clear ownership agreements. It directly affects families holding such property (often rural or minority-owned land), requiring courts to apply specific rules when dividing it, including a right of first refusal for relatives if a cotenant receives an outside purchase offer. Key mechanisms include mandatory settlement conferences before court decisions, defined valuation procedures, and prioritizing family members over outsiders for buying shares. The law replaces older rules for partitioning property and applies automatically to eligible cases unless all owners agree otherwise.