Rep. Mary Jo Daley

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to authorize the creation of school-based health centers within public and private schools. These centers must remain open during school hours and cannot refuse care based on a student's ability to pay, insurance status, or existing primary care provider. Services are determined by school boards based on student demographics and needs, with strict requirements for parental consent and data confidentiality. The legislation also mandates the establishment of a statewide advisory council to oversee program operations and requires the Department of Health to collect usage and demographic data once funding is available.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates money from the State Lottery Fund to the Department of Aging in Pennsylvania for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The specific funding supports programs like PennCARE, which provide services such as community care, protective services, and counseling for older adults and other seniors. It adds to existing state appropriations and takes effect immediately to cover expenses starting July 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts public access to eviction records in Pennsylvania by automatically placing such files under limited access seven years after the case is filed or once a judgment is satisfied. It prohibits courts, landlords, and consumer reporting agencies from sharing these records with the public or using them in tenant screening reports, while still allowing access to the parties involved, their attorneys, and specific entities like nonprofit researchers. Landlords are required to notify the court within 30 days if a tenant pays a money judgment in full or vacates the property by the agreed date. The legislation also creates a private right of action for tenants, allowing them to seek damages of up to two months' rent or $5,000, whichever is greater, along with attorney fees, if their eviction records are improperly disclosed.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires school nurses and other staff with direct student contact in Pennsylvania to complete approved training on recognizing seizures and providing first aid. Starting with the 2022-2023 school year, these employees must finish either an online course or in-person instruction covering seizure recognition and action plans. The law applies to all public, private, and parochial schools in the state to ensure staff are prepared to respond to medical emergencies. The training requirement is mandatory for the specified personnel, replacing any previous optional status for these courses.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania laws governing condominiums, cooperatives, and planned communities to ensure local zoning and building codes apply to these property types just as they do to other developments. It requires developers to submit detailed reports to county planning agencies whenever they create or alter these communities, providing information on the number of units, land area, and essential infrastructure like water and sewer systems. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that local regulations cannot unfairly restrict cooperative ownership compared to other forms of property development, while also establishing a consistent reporting process for all three housing structures.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania laws to clarify the appointment process and duties for the Adjutant General and creates a new role for a Deputy Secretary for Veterans' Affairs. The new position must be filled by a current or former military veteran with proven executive leadership experience and knowledge of veteran benefits or nonprofit work. Additionally, the legislation establishes specific requirements for the State Veterans' Commission, including how its members are selected and how it operates. Finally, the bill authorizes grants to support veterans' service officer programs within various veterans' organizations.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania bill creates a new tax credit for active-duty military personnel, National Guard members, and reservists to encourage fitness spending. It allows these service members to claim up to $600 per year against their state income tax for costs related to sports and fitness activities, such as gym memberships or exercise equipment. The legislation also adds specific rules to the tax code that permit businesses to deduct the cost of providing free or discounted gym memberships to qualified military individuals, provided the discount does not exceed the standard membership price paid by others. These changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2023, and are administered by the Department of Revenue.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's personal income tax code to exclude specific student loan forgiveness amounts from taxation. It directly affects borrowers who receive loan discharge through federally qualified programs and employers providing educational assistance. The legislation defines eligible loans as those issued under federal student assistance laws and limits tax-free forgiveness to programs established by the federal Department of Education. These tax exemptions will apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Uniform Parcel Identifier Law to establish a clear fee structure for counties that create uniform land identification systems. It requires local officials to charge a flat fee for each parcel identifier assigned and limits the total cost for recording any single document to $10,000, regardless of how many parcels are involved. The changes apply to counties that have already enacted ordinances to set up these modern land record systems to help with property transfers and tax assessments. The new fee rules will take effect 60 days after the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new Earned Paid Leave Act that requires employers to allow employees to accrue and use paid time off after working for 90 days. Under the program, workers earn one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked, with a maximum cap of 40 hours per year, and they must be paid their regular rate of pay while on leave. The legislation also creates a Small Business Grant Program and assigns specific duties to the Department of Labor and Industry for administering the law and enforcing penalties for violations.