Rep. Missy Cerrato

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes June 14, 2025, as "World Blood Donor Day" within Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or alter policies; it solely serves to honor blood donors through a formal state acknowledgment. The bill directly affects Pennsylvania residents by promoting awareness of blood donation, though it has no binding effect on government actions or funding. It was referred to the Health committee and later laid on the table, indicating it did not advance further.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (HR 67), not a law with binding requirements. It formally designates May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania for commemorative purposes. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvania residents by encouraging public awareness efforts during that month. The bill was referred to the Health committee, reported as committed, but was laid on the table (stalled) under House Rule 71 on June 4, 2025, preventing further action.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 2025 as "Melanoma Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to encourage community education and prevention efforts related to skin cancer. It has no funding or regulatory requirements and does not directly affect specific individuals or organizations, serving only as a symbolic designation to promote public health awareness.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 2025 as "Preeclampsia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to raise public attention about preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy-related condition. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations - it serves as a symbolic recognition effort. The bill was referred to the Health committee, reported as committed, and ultimately laid on the table (per House Rule 71) on June 4, 2025, indicating it is no longer active.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates June 23, 2025, as "Widows' and Widowers' Day" in Pennsylvania to honor bereaved spouses. It is a symbolic, commemorative measure with no policy changes, funding, or direct impact on laws or regulations. The bill was referred to the Health Committee, reported as committed, and later laid on the table (not advanced) by the House on June 4, 2025. It does not affect any specific individuals or groups beyond recognizing the day for awareness.

Maddy summaryHB 282 amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code (1967) to clarify eligibility rules for individuals receiving medical assistance under public assistance programs. The bill directly affects current and prospective recipients of medical assistance, ensuring consistent application of qualification standards. Key provisions update how eligibility is determined for medical assistance, though specific changes are not detailed in the provided context. The bill passed the House on June 3, 2025, and was referred to the Health & Human Services committee for further review.

Maddy summaryHB 1140 requires health insurers and Medicaid/CHIP managed care plans in Pennsylvania to cover all FDA-approved contraceptives - including prescription drugs, devices, emergency contraception (like levonorgestrel), and oral contraceptives - without any out-of-pocket costs for enrollees. It specifically prohibits prior authorization or step therapy for emergency and oral contraceptives, and mandates coverage for sterilization procedures and related services like counseling. The bill directly affects health insurers, managed care plans, and their enrollees by expanding contraceptive coverage under state insurance regulations. It exempts male condoms from coverage requirements but ensures no cost-sharing for covered contraceptive methods.

Maddy summaryHB 180 replaces Pennsylvania’s existing school lunch and breakfast reimbursement system with a new Universal School Meal Program, ensuring all public school students in the state can receive free meals regardless of family income or unpaid meal debt. The bill requires school districts to provide meals to any student who requests one (unless parents specifically withhold consent in writing) and prohibits schools from stigmatizing students with meal debt through wristbands, public identification, or denying activities like sports or graduation. It bans collecting fees, interest, or using collections agencies for unpaid meal costs, and mandates schools help families apply for assistance instead of pursuing debt. This directly affects over 1.5 million Pennsylvania public school students and their school districts, shifting from a means-tested system to universal access.

Maddy summaryHR 143 is a non-binding resolution designating March 18, 2025, as "Public Defender Day" in Pennsylvania. It symbolically honors public defenders' work but does not create new laws, impose costs, or directly affect any individuals or entities. The resolution was referred to the Judiciary Committee, amended, and ultimately laid on the table (stalled) on May 30, 2025, meaning it did not advance further. This is a ceremonial measure with no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summaryHB 1510 amends Pennsylvania's transportation laws to establish a structured framework for sustainable mobility programs, directly affecting state transportation agencies and organizations receiving state funds for projects like bike lanes, pedestrian infrastructure, or electric vehicle charging networks. Key provisions define sustainable mobility, streamline funding applications and approvals, clarify federal funding coordination, and create separate programs for asset improvements, new initiatives, and statewide projects. The bill also sets a small purchase threshold for simpler project approvals and removes outdated rules about evaluating private investment opportunities. These changes aim to standardize how the state manages and funds non-traditional transportation infrastructure.