Rep. Rob Matzie

Maddy summaryThis bill requires electric utilities and their contractors to place automated external defibrillators at all worksites where lineworkers perform electrical tasks. It mandates that these workers and crew leaders receive basic CPR and AED training while also establishing rules for maintaining and inspecting the devices. The legislation extends legal protections to individuals who use these devices in good faith, aiming to improve emergency response capabilities for high-risk workers.

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs Pennsylvania's Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study wild native terrestrial invertebrate management - including bees, butterflies, worms, and beetles - and issue a report. The study will evaluate existing state laws (like the Conservation and Natural Resources Act of 1995), compare other states' conservation approaches, and assess the ecological and economic value of these species (noting their $250+ million annual contribution to agriculture through pollination). It does not create new laws but aims to clarify agency responsibilities and identify gaps in conservation efforts. The report will inform future policy decisions affecting state agencies like DCNR, the Department of Agriculture, and wildlife commissions.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates April 28, 2026, as "Delta Day" in the state to honor the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The measure recognizes the organization's more than a century of commitment to social activism, academic excellence, and civic engagement. As a commemorative resolution, it does not alter existing laws or mandate new policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the sorority's contributions.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution officially designates the week of May 10 through 16, 2026, as "National Police Week" and May 15, 2026, as "Peace Officers Memorial Day" within the state. The measure serves to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and aligns with the federal observances established by the U.S. Congress. It does not create new laws or funding but rather establishes a symbolic recognition to acknowledge the service and sacrifices of police officers in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as "Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania to increase public understanding of the Sikh faith and honor the community's contributions. The resolution aims to reduce anti-Sikh prejudice and bullying by highlighting Sikh history, values, and charitable work within the state. By officially recognizing the month, the bill seeks to foster a more inclusive environment and educate residents about Sikh culture and practices.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 11, 2026, as Berks County 274th Anniversary Day in Pennsylvania to mark the start of the county's 275th anniversary celebration. The measure directly affects Berks County residents and officials by formally recognizing the date as a commemorative day. It includes language praising the county's history, growth, and contributions to the state, but does not create new laws or change government operations. The resolution is a ceremonial action intended to honor the county's heritage and community spirit rather than alter policy.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution officially recognizes the week of April 20 through 24, 2026, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. The resolution encourages drivers to exercise extra caution, slow down, and pay attention when traveling through roadway construction zones to improve safety for motorists, passengers, and construction workers. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of an existing national safety campaign aimed at reducing work zone accidents and fatalities. The resolution highlights statistics on work zone crashes and injuries to underscore the importance of the awareness initiative.

Maddy summaryHB 237 expands Pennsylvania's death benefits for first responders' families to include cases where a firefighter, officer, or emergency worker dies from mental health conditions linked to on-duty trauma. It creates a legal presumption of line-of-duty death if the person died while influenced by a diagnosed psychiatric disorder from traumatic events (like crime scenes or mass casualties) or within 45 days of such exposure with an undiagnosed condition. The bill adds specific definitions for "personal injury sustained in the line of duty" to include PTSD and related disorders, and clarifies that traumatic events cover incidents involving serious injury, minors, or life threats. Benefits apply retroactively to deaths occurring on or after January 1, 2019, regardless of when the trauma happened.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new chapter in Pennsylvania's public utilities laws focused on protecting responsible customers from financial harm caused by others' unpaid bills. It establishes clearer rules for how utilities handle security deposits, payment arrangements, and service termination while requiring utilities to report on delinquent accounts and public assistance recipients. The legislation also introduces specific definitions for creditworthiness and income changes, mandates automatic meter readings, and provides additional collection tools for city natural gas distribution operations to improve their financial stability.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes May 5, 2026, as "World Asthma Day" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or policies but encourages all Pennsylvanians to support asthma management efforts, referencing that approximately 1.3 million residents (1 million adults, 300,000 children) live with asthma in the state. The resolution aligns with global observances focused on raising awareness and improving daily asthma care through education and community engagement.