Rep. Missy Cerrato

Maddy summaryHB 1593 repeals specific provisions in Pennsylvania law regarding the sale or transfer of firearms under Title 18. This change directly affects firearm sellers, buyers, and dealers who previously operated under those repealed rules. The bill removes existing legal requirements or restrictions related to firearm transactions from the state statutes. It does not create new rules but eliminates the current legal framework governing these sales and transfers. The bill passed final passage on September 30, 2025, and was referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 3, 2025, as "Kids Music Day" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes the importance of music education for children through a symbolic gesture. The resolution does not create new laws, alter funding, or impose obligations on any individuals or entities. It serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment by the Pennsylvania legislature.

Maddy summaryHB 1866 would have expanded Pennsylvania's definition of "prohibited offensive weapons" under criminal law to include specific items like modified firearms and certain knives, making it a crime to attempt to obtain or possess them. The bill aimed to clarify that inchoate offenses (such as attempted possession) involving these weapons would be punishable under existing statutes. It directly affected individuals facing charges related to preparing to obtain or carry these weapons. However, the bill was defeated during final passage on October 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1898 amends Pennsylvania's Election Code to change the number of signatures required on nomination petitions for candidates running in primary elections. This bill directly affects candidates seeking their party's nomination for office through primary elections. The key provision modifies the specific signature count needed to qualify for the primary ballot, though the exact new number isn't specified in the provided context. As a procedural election code adjustment, it focuses on the administrative process for candidate eligibility rather than substantive policy changes. The bill was referred to the State Government committee on September 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1899 amends the Right-to-Know Law to update the procedures for when government records can be withheld from public access. It adds new specific categories of records that may be kept private, such as certain sensitive operational details or security-related information. This directly affects citizens requesting public records and government agencies handling those requests by clarifying which documents can be exempted. The bill focuses on refining the legal process for exceptions without changing the core public access principles of the existing law.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a constitutional amendment proposal concerning election procedures for Pennsylvania state government positions. It aims to establish rules for filling vacancies in elected offices, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the provided context. As a procedural resolution, it does not directly affect voters or officials but would require voter approval if passed by the legislature. The bill was recently referred to the State Government committee for consideration.

Maddy summaryHB 1099 would create a new criminal offense under Pennsylvania law for possessing or manufacturing undetectable firearms. These are weapons that cannot be detected by standard metal detectors, such as certain 3D-printed guns. The bill would add this specific prohibition to Pennsylvania's criminal code, making it illegal to have or produce such firearms. It directly affects individuals who possess or create undetectable firearms by establishing clear legal consequences for this activity.

Maddy summaryHB 363 designates Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha as official observances within the Commonwealth. The bill requires state agencies to recognize these dates annually for purposes of ceremonial observance, such as public acknowledgments or non-binding acknowledgments in government communications. It directly affects state government operations by mandating this recognition but does not create new legal holidays or alter work schedules. The bill is procedural in nature, focusing solely on formal acknowledgment of these religious observances.

Maddy summaryHB 1859 proposed changes to Pennsylvania's firearm laws, targeting individuals prohibited from possessing firearms (such as those under extreme risk protection orders) and establishing rules for safely surrendering firearms. It added provisions for "extreme risk protection orders" (court orders to temporarily remove firearms from high-risk individuals), clarified restrictions on firearm possession, and required the Attorney General to create a system for reporting firearm abandonment. The bill also updated procedures for community courts and imposed penalties for violations, but it was defeated in final passage on September 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 4, 2025, as "Taekwondo Grandmasters Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania. It symbolically recognizes taekwondo grandmasters - highly experienced practitioners - and their contributions to promoting the martial art's physical, mental, and cultural benefits across the state. The bill contains no new laws, funding, or obligations; it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment. The resolution was adopted by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on September 29, 2025.