Rep. Chris Pielli

Maddy summaryHB 1872 would amend Pennsylvania law to establish specific procedures for Pennsylvania State Police to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The bill would require state police to share certain immigration-related information with federal agencies upon request. This change would directly affect state police operations and could impact individuals encountered during immigration enforcement actions in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryHB 1868 amends Pennsylvania laws governing transportation network services (like ride-hailing apps) and highway funding. It sets rules for the rates these companies charge riders and how they compensate drivers. The bill also changes how taxes collected for highway maintenance and construction are allocated to local road projects. This directly affects transportation network companies, drivers, and local governments managing road infrastructure. The legislation aims to clarify operational standards and funding distribution within the state's transportation framework.

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs Pennsylvania's Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study whether pooling all school district property tax revenue at the regional education agency level and distributing funds based on student enrollment would affect school district finances. The study would assess potential impacts on funding stability and resource allocation for school districts across the state.

Maddy summaryHR 99 directs Pennsylvania's Joint State Government Commission to create a bipartisan task force to study the state's criminal justice codes. The task force will examine the Crimes Code, Judicial Code, Sentencing Code, and related statutes to identify redundant offenses, inconsistent sentencing grades, outdated language, and gaps in criminal liability. It will focus on provisions that impose imprisonment or collateral consequences, aiming to recommend updates to modernize the codes. The task force must report findings and recommendations to the legislature within two years. This is a procedural resolution, not a law changing penalties.

Maddy summaryHB 1145 creates a new Public Transit Security Grant Program in Pennsylvania, providing funding to public transit agencies for security improvements like cameras, patrols, or emergency response systems. The bill establishes a dedicated fund to finance these grants and requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to manage the program, including setting eligibility rules and distributing funds. It directly affects public transit operators across the state by offering financial support for safety upgrades. The legislation amends transportation laws to formalize this funding mechanism, ensuring transit security needs are addressed through state resources.

Maddy summaryHB 783 amends Pennsylvania's consumer protection law to specifically prohibit deceptive environmental marketing claims and misleading "net zero" assertions by businesses. It defines key terms like "paltering" (truthful statements creating false impressions) and "reputational advertising" (highlighting environmental actions without connection to sales), and bans claims that lack clear scope identification, rely excessively on offsets, or lack substantiation. The bill allows consumers to sue for deceptive environmental claims without proving personal financial loss, with potential damages up to three times actual harm plus attorney fees. This directly affects businesses marketing products or services with environmental claims, requiring greater transparency in their advertising, labeling, and promotional materials.

Maddy summaryHB 1416 would create a new criminal offense for interfering with the operation or movement of public transit vehicles, such as buses or trains. It directly affects individuals who physically block doors, assault drivers or passengers, or otherwise disrupt transit service. The bill establishes specific penalties for these actions under Pennsylvania's vehicle laws, treating interference as a criminal violation. This change aims to clarify legal consequences for behaviors that endanger transit operations and passenger safety. The bill is currently stalled, having been "laid on the table" in September 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution designating August 7, 2025, as "Purple Heart Day" within Pennsylvania. It directly affects the state government and its citizens by encouraging official recognition of Purple Heart recipients on that date. The key provision is the formal designation of a specific date for commemoration, not a change to benefits or laws. It serves purely as an observance to honor military service members awarded the Purple Heart.

Maddy summaryHB 364 amends Pennsylvania's oil and gas regulations to update bonding requirements for development projects. It requires oil and gas operators to provide financial guarantees covering site cleanup costs if operations cease or sites are abandoned. This directly affects companies engaged in oil and gas extraction across Pennsylvania. The bill modifies existing Title 58 statutes to strengthen financial assurance mechanisms, ensuring funds are available for environmental remediation without adding new fees or taxes. The bill is currently pending in committee after being laid on the table.

Maddy summaryHB 197 amends Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (P.L.6, No.3), which governs public access to government records. The bill changes requirements and prohibitions for Commonwealth agencies regarding how they handle public records requests. As of September 10, 2025, the bill was laid on the table after being reported as amended, meaning it is currently inactive in the legislative process. It directly affects state agencies that must manage public records requests and citizens seeking government information.