Rep. Joe Ciresi

Maddy summaryHB 191 updates Pennsylvania's school safety requirements by replacing outdated rules about CPR and defibrillator training. It repeals old teacher certification requirements for CPR instruction and school health service rules about automatic external defibrillators (AEDs). The bill now mandates new CPR and AED training for school staff, sets specific standards for AED availability and placement in schools, and establishes an official AED program. This directly affects public schools, teachers, and school health personnel by requiring updated emergency response protocols. The bill focuses on modernizing school health safety procedures rather than changing other aspects of education.

Maddy summaryHB 704 creates a new Neurodegenerative Disease Research Program and a dedicated funding mechanism within the Department of Health to support research on conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The bill directs the Department of Health to manage the program and administer the Neurodegenerative Disease Research Program Fund, which will provide grants for scientific studies. This legislation directly affects researchers, medical institutions, and patients seeking treatments for neurodegenerative diseases by establishing a formal structure for funding and coordinating research efforts. The bill passed the legislature in June 2025 and is now pending final action by the Governor.

Maddy summaryHB 1364 reorganizes Pennsylvania's transportation funding by reallocating money from the Public Transportation Trust Fund to support road and bridge projects. It creates two new funds (the Road and Bridge Project Fund and its Sinking Fund), allows a state agency to issue bonds for infrastructure work, and establishes a Transportation Funding Advisory Commission to guide spending. The bill directly affects how the state finances road repairs and bridge maintenance, adjusting fund distributions and adding oversight. Key changes include authorizing bond sales for projects and requiring the Department of Transportation to follow new allocation rules. These provisions aim to streamline and increase funding for transportation infrastructure without specifying particular projects or outcomes.

Maddy summaryHB 1018 amends Pennsylvania's Steel Products Procurement Act to require public agencies to use steel products in public works contracts, directly affecting state and local governments purchasing materials for projects like roads or buildings. The bill adds specific restrictions on when public agencies can make payments to contractors, particularly under certain financial or project conditions. Key provisions clarify that agencies must prioritize steel products for eligible projects while implementing new payment rules to prevent potential misuse of funds. This changes existing procurement rules without altering the core requirement for steel use in public construction.

Maddy summaryHB 276 creates a permanent Employee Misclassification Working Group to coordinate state agencies addressing worker classification issues. The bill requires departments like Labor and Revenue to collaborate on identifying and resolving cases where employers wrongly classify workers as independent contractors. This working group will develop strategies to protect workers' access to benefits like unemployment insurance and workers' compensation. The law directly affects state agencies managing labor enforcement and workers' rights, aiming to improve interagency efficiency in tackling misclassification.

Maddy summaryHB 1250 amends Pennsylvania's Manufactured Home Community Rights Act to protect residents in manufactured home communities. It requires community owners to allow resident associations and group meetings, and mandates 90-day advance notice for rent increases. The bill caps annual rent hikes at 2-4% (based on regional inflation data), prohibits increases during unresolved health/safety violations, and requires clear disclosure of all fees in leases. These changes directly affect approximately 150,000 manufactured home residents and community owners across Pennsylvania, aiming to prevent exploitative rent practices and stabilize housing costs.

Maddy summaryHB 1084 amends Pennsylvania's fee structure for corporate filings under Title 15, specifically adjusting the corporation bureau's fee schedule for business registrations and UCC filings. It directly exempts volunteer fire companies from paying certain fees and from solicitation requirements typically applied to new corporations. The bill streamlines administrative processes for these organizations by removing financial barriers related to incorporation and business filings. This change applies to all volunteer fire companies operating within Pennsylvania under the state's corporate statutes.

Maddy summaryHB 1622 would amend Pennsylvania's criminal code to allow civil lawsuits against firearm owners who fail to secure their guns properly, leading to loss or theft. This bill directly affects gun owners who do not take reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access or theft of their firearms. The key provision creates a legal pathway for victims of gun-related harm to seek compensation from the owner if the gun was lost or stolen due to inadequate security. The bill is currently pending in the Judiciary Committee after being referred on June 17, 2025, and has not yet been voted on or passed.

Maddy summaryHB 1623 requires health insurance companies in Pennsylvania to provide specific notifications to older adults about their health insurance policies. The bill targets policies designed for or held by older adults (typically age 65+), mandating that insurers share key details like coverage changes or cost adjustments. The key provision establishes a new notification requirement for insurers, aiming to improve transparency for older policyholders. The bill is currently referred to the Insurance committee for further review.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates June 16-22, 2025, as "Pollinator Week" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the importance of pollinators like bees and butterflies. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about pollinator conservation efforts within the state. It directly affects Pennsylvania residents by highlighting this annual observance through state communications and community activities.