Rep. Brian Munroe

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 designates August 4, 2025, as "BAPS Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the 51st anniversary of the first BAPS Hindu temple in the United States. It directly affects the BAPS community and its members by officially recognizing their contributions to the state through cultural events, youth programs, and community service. The resolution highlights the organization's history of fostering diversity and supporting local neighborhoods while inviting all residents to participate in their open houses and festivals. This legislative action serves as a commemorative gesture rather than establishing new laws or funding requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act to clarify the rules governing cemeteries owned by municipalities. It requires local governments to maintain cemetery grounds but explicitly prohibits them from operating these cemeteries for the purpose of selling plots or burial spaces to make a profit. The changes directly affect municipal authorities and real estate professionals who manage cemetery properties, ensuring that public land remains non-commercial. By adding a new section to the existing law, the legislation establishes clear boundaries between public maintenance duties and commercial real estate activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the funding rules for Pennsylvania highways that were transferred from state to local control. It sets the annual maintenance payment rate at $12,500 per mile for these roads and establishes a mechanism to automatically adjust these payments every two years starting in 2026. The adjustments will be based on changes in the Consumer Price Index to account for inflation, ensuring maintenance funds keep pace with rising costs. Local municipalities that received these highways will directly receive the increased payments, while the Department of Transportation will handle the calculations and notify the public of any changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Construction Code Act to update regulations for parking access aisles reserved for individuals with disabilities. It requires the Department of Labor and Industry to set rules mandating that new access aisles be at least 96 inches wide. Additionally, the bill specifies that existing aisles narrower than 96 inches must be widened to that standard whenever the parking lot undergoes routine relining. These changes directly affect parking lot owners, municipalities, and contractors responsible for building and maintaining accessible parking spaces.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Pennsylvania's corporate tax code to create a specific tax deduction for medical cannabis businesses, allowing them to claim ordinary business expenses that were not deducted on their federal tax returns. It also updates the procedures for taxpayers to request tax reassessments and board reviews, extending the deadline for these petitions to 90 days for corporate taxes instead of the standard 60 days. Additionally, the legislation establishes a new settlement conference process where independent attorneys appointed by the tax board can help resolve disputes between taxpayers and the Department of Revenue. These changes directly affect medical marijuana organizations and other corporations subject to state net income tax by altering how they calculate deductions and how they appeal tax assessments.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Underground Utility Line Protection Law by adding specific definitions and clarifying the responsibilities of facility owners, designers, excavators, and project owners. It also establishes duties for damage prevention committees, outlines procedures for issuing compliance orders, and sets administrative penalties for violations. Additionally, the legislation provides a legal mechanism for recovering penalties or forfeitures and includes provisions for the act's expiration.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies in Pennsylvania to create violence prevention committees to address workplace violence against employees. These committees must include a mix of management, union or elected non-union staff, and direct care workers who will conduct annual risk assessments, track incidents, and develop safety plans. The legislation also mandates that employees report violence within 24 hours, protects reporters from retaliation, and requires facilities to make risk reports public while maintaining records for at least three years. Health facilities that fail to comply with these new reporting and prevention duties face administrative fines of up to $10,000 per violation.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to add specific definitions for new types of deceptive business practices. It introduces legal definitions for terms such as "environmental marketing claims," "net zero claims," "paltering," and "reputational advertising" to help regulators identify misleading statements about a product's environmental impact or a company's green efforts. The legislation also clarifies the definition of "Internet service provider" and expands the list of prohibited unfair methods of competition to better cover modern marketing tactics. These changes directly affect businesses and consumers by providing clearer standards for what constitutes deceptive advertising, particularly regarding sustainability claims and online services.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act to update definitions regarding construction work. Specifically, it adds "rebar system assembly" to the list of covered activities while removing the phrase "or smaller prefabricated components" from the definition of prefabricated components. These changes clarify which specific tasks and materials are subject to prevailing wage requirements for public projects. The bill also outlines updated duties for the Secretary of Labor and Industry in enforcing these provisions.