Rep. Missy Cerrato

Maddy summaryHB 1517 would amend Pennsylvania's vehicle registration laws to allow private vendors to design custom license plates for vehicle owners. This change directly affects drivers who wish to choose non-standard plate designs and vendors seeking to sell these customized options. The bill establishes a new process within the state's vehicle registration system for vendor-designed plates, replacing the current requirement for state-only designs. It does not alter vehicle registration fees or requirements beyond this plate design option.

Maddy summaryHB 1516 would amend Pennsylvania's vehicle code to require auto insurance companies to offer discounts to drivers who complete a state-approved driver improvement course. This bill directly affects Pennsylvania drivers who have taken such courses and seek lower insurance premiums. The key provision adds these discounts to the state's financial responsibility requirements, allowing insurers to reduce premiums for course completers. The bill does not change course content or requirements but creates a new incentive for drivers to improve their driving skills.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's pilot program for non-narcotic medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in prisons and parole settings. It removes outdated rules about the program's establishment, clarifies requirements for county participation, and specifies how grant funds can be used for treatment services. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency gains new duties to oversee the program, and the bill includes administrative updates to the state statutes governing it. The changes directly affect counties administering the pilot program and individuals in prison or parole under the MAT initiative.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases monthly pension payments for two groups of Pennsylvania veterans: 1) Blind veterans (defined as those with 3/60 or 10/200 vision or worse from service-connected injuries) now receive $200/month (up from $150). 2) Amputee/paralyzed veterans (with two limbs at ≥40% disability rating per VA standards) now receive $200/month (up from $150). Eligibility requires Pennsylvania residency at enlistment or current residence, honorable military service, and VA-certified disability. The change takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 79 requires hospitals to establish clear financial assistance programs for patients who cannot afford care, including standardized forms and easily accessible information about eligibility and coverage. It mandates that hospitals publicly share details about their financial aid policies and report their program rules to the Department of Health. These requirements directly affect hospitals operating in the state and patients seeking financial help with medical bills. The bill aims to standardize and increase transparency in hospital financial aid offerings.

Maddy summaryHB 926 requires healthcare facilities to establish violence prevention committees to address workplace violence. These committees must develop safety plans, and facilities must report violent incidents to the Department of Labor and Industry. The Department gains authority to enforce compliance, impose fines, and issue administrative penalties for violations. This bill directly affects hospitals, clinics, and all healthcare workplaces covered under state labor regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 1263 establishes Pennsylvania's Keystone Saves Program, creating a state-run savings initiative for low-to-moderate income residents. The bill sets up a dedicated program fund and administrative fund managed by the Treasury Department, which will handle investments while adhering to fiduciary responsibilities. An advisory board will oversee program implementation and ensure it meets the needs of participants. This program directly affects eligible Pennsylvanians by providing a structured savings option, with the Treasury Department responsible for managing funds and investments.

Maddy summaryHB 393 amends Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code to increase annual tax limits for fire and ambulance services. It raises the maximum fire tax rate from 3 mills to 10 mills and ambulance tax from 0.5 mills to 5 mills, allowing townships to fund equipment, training, and emergency services. Townships can use up to half the revenue for staff salaries (with board approval) and must seek voter approval if rates exceed these new limits. This directly affects second-class townships needing to finance local fire and ambulance operations under the code.

Maddy summaryHB 67 allows residents in Pennsylvania condominiums, cooperatives, and planned communities to hang clothes outside to dry using sunlight, removing restrictions that previously prohibited this practice. The bill amends property management rules under Title 68 to explicitly permit "outdoor solar access for drying clothes" as a resident right. This change directly affects homeowners and renters in these housing types by giving them a new option for laundry without needing special permission from management. The policy focuses solely on enabling this specific practice through updated statutes, with no other provisions or financial impacts described.

Maddy summaryHB 937 amends Pennsylvania's county statutes to establish specific fee amounts that coroners may charge for death investigation reports. It directly affects county coroners and individuals or entities requiring these official reports, such as families or legal representatives. The bill sets new, fixed fee schedules for coroner reports under Title 16 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, replacing prior unspecified or variable fee structures. This change provides clarity on billing for a routine administrative service within county government operations.