Rep. Gina Curry

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits insurance companies from discriminating against individuals based on their use of specific drugs when underwriting, issuing, or renewing certain life insurance policies. The key provision expands the scope of protection to include the refusal to renew a policy, ensuring that coverage cannot be denied solely due to drug use. It directly affects insurance carriers and policyholders by mandating that decisions be based on factors other than the presence of certain substances. The legislation aims to create a more uniform standard for drug-related assessments in life insurance without advocating for a specific outcome.

Maddy summaryHB 2370 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to update regulations for public schools and charter schools, with specific new rules on advertising and funding. The bill requires public schools to clearly state that any advertised costs for tuition or technology are paid by taxpayers and prohibits schools from using taxpayer money to sponsor public events. It also establishes reporting requirements for school advertising expenditures and expands definitions related to charter school management and enrollment. Additionally, the legislation modifies how student-weighted basic education funding is calculated and introduces new accountability grants for the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a Pennsylvania resolution to remove specific names from the list of famous people associated with National Stuttering Awareness Week. By striking out references to President Joseph Biden, Jimmy Stewart, and Wilt Chamberlain, the text no longer cites these individuals as examples within the resolution. The change is a minor textual edit that does not alter the core purpose of recognizing the week as a time for stuttering awareness.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates March 14, 2024, as "Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered Day" to honor the contributions of these professionals. The bill recognizes the specialized training and roles of registered nutrition and dietetics technicians, who work in settings such as hospitals, schools, and community health programs. By officially naming this date, the resolution aims to encourage Pennsylvanians to acknowledge the value of these technicians in promoting science-based nutrition and public health.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to establish specific criminal penalties for individuals who make false statements to receive public assistance or food stamps. It creates a tiered penalty system where the severity of the crime depends on the amount of aid obtained, ranging from a third-degree misdemeanor for smaller amounts to a third-degree felony for cases involving $3,000 or more. Additionally, the legislation assigns jurisdiction over third-degree misdemeanor cases to district justices rather than higher courts. The changes are designed to clarify legal consequences for fraud and ensure appropriate court handling of these offenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge in Middletown Township, Bucks County, as the Lance Corporal John F. Muffler Memorial Bridge to honor a Marine who died in the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain official signs displaying the new name for traffic traveling in both directions. The act also includes background details about Muffler's life and service, noting his connection to the local marching band and his family's efforts to promote a memorial in Philadelphia.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a grant program to provide menstrual hygiene products to students in Pennsylvania public schools without charge. It directs the Department of Education to award funding to school districts that have at least 50% of their students eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch, allowing recipients to purchase items like tampons and pads or install dispensing machines. The program requires that these products be accessible to all students regardless of their gender identity and mandates that schools report how the funds are spent. A total of $100,000 is appropriated from the state's General Fund to support this initiative.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Maternal and Newborn Supply Kit Program in Pennsylvania to provide parents and guardians with a package of essential health products and educational materials. To receive the kit, which includes items like postpartum pads, baby diapers, and care instructions, parents must complete an online education syllabus or be referred by a community organization. The Department of Health will manage the program using a dedicated state fund and may partner with private organizations to distribute the kits while reporting on their effectiveness annually. The program is designed to operate for two years with the goal of improving maternal and infant health outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution designates June 4, 2024, as "Links Day" in Pennsylvania to honor The Links, Incorporated, a volunteer service organization founded in 1946 by African American women. The bill recognizes the group's significant contributions to community service, cultural advancement, and economic development across the state, noting its extensive network of chapters and annual service hours. Additionally, the resolution specifically acknowledges several Pennsylvania chapters for their outstanding work and commits to sending a copy of the document to the organization as a token of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Pennsylvania's Health Care Facilities Act to regulate abortion facilities similarly to ambulatory surgical centers. It requires these facilities to follow the same safety regulations and classification standards as surgical centers, while also granting them the ability to request specific exceptions to those rules. The legislation explicitly prohibits requiring abortion facilities to have transfer agreements with hospitals or for their staff to hold admitting privileges at hospitals. Additionally, the bill removes certain existing definitions that previously applied to these facilities and repeals a related state regulation.