Rep. Tarah Probst

Maddy summaryHB 1812 amends Pennsylvania's ethics laws to regulate public officials' financial interests in digital assets. It prohibits state officials and their immediate family from holding digital assets (including cryptocurrency, NFTs, and stablecoins) during their term of office or for one year after leaving office, requiring them to divest within 90 days if they hold such assets. Officials must also disclose any digital asset holdings exceeding $1,000 in their annual financial statements. Violating these rules carries a civil penalty of up to $50,000. The bill directly affects Pennsylvania state legislators, executive branch officials, and other public officers covered under Title 65.

Maddy summaryHB 1804 would require the Commonwealth to withhold state payments to the federal government, strengthen claims against federal property, and prohibit sharing personal data with federal agencies. It creates a legal pathway for the Commonwealth to sue the federal government over withheld payments or data misuse. The bill directly affects how the state interacts with federal agencies on financial transactions and data privacy. Key provisions include blocking state funds to the federal government, allowing legal action for property claims, and banning the sharing of personally identifiable information.

Maddy summaryHB 1801 amends Pennsylvania's criminal code to update requirements for medical consultation and informed consent in abortion procedures. It directly affects healthcare providers performing abortions and patients seeking the procedure by mandating specific medical information be discussed during the consent process. The key provision requires providers to offer detailed, non-coercive information about the medical aspects of abortion, including risks, alternatives, and available resources, to ensure patients make informed decisions. This bill modifies existing informed consent standards under Title 18 of Pennsylvania law, focusing on clarifying provider obligations. The bill was referred to the Health committee on August 14, 2025, and remains pending further action.

Maddy summaryHR 247 is a symbolic resolution designating June 2025 as "Golf Tourism Month" in Pennsylvania. It directly recognizes and promotes Pennsylvania's golf tourism industry during that month without creating new laws or allocating funds. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment by the state legislature to highlight the economic and recreational value of golf tourism. As a procedural resolution, it does not impose obligations or change existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the pay and benefits provided to game wardens, waterways conservation officers, and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources rangers. It requires the committee to issue a report on these compensation packages but does not change current pay policies. The bill is procedural and focuses solely on initiating a study, not enacting new laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to study whether current continuing medical education requirements adequately prepare healthcare providers to address women's health issues, specifically perimenopause and menopause. It examines existing training standards for providers and their readiness to care for patients experiencing these conditions. The study focuses on concrete education requirements, not on changing laws or policies. This resolution affects healthcare providers who require continuing education, but it does not enact new requirements itself. The Commission will conduct this study as the next step.

Maddy summaryHB 1765 would require Pennsylvania municipalities to provide insurance benefits to part-time police officers. The bill amends state law to extend existing insurance coverage provisions - currently applicable to full-time municipal employees - to include part-time police officers specifically. This change would directly affect part-time police officers and the local governments that employ them, mandating that municipalities include these benefits in their employment terms. The bill is currently under review by the Local Government committee.

Maddy summaryHB 1766 amends Pennsylvania's Workers' Compensation Act to require employers to reimburse qualifying patients for medical marijuana costs under the state's Medical Marijuana Act. It mandates dollar-for-dollar reimbursement for eligible medical marijuana purchases, capped at $250 per month or $3,000 annually, with patients covering costs exceeding $250 monthly. Employers must establish a system for quarterly reimbursements and cover identification card fees for patients. This directly affects workers certified to use medical marijuana under Pennsylvania law who receive workers' compensation benefits. The provision applies specifically to reimbursement through workers' compensation claims, not to changes in medical marijuana eligibility or access.

Maddy summaryHB 1773 amends Pennsylvania's Liquor Code to legalize adult recreational cannabis use for individuals aged 21 and older. The bill establishes a regulatory framework for cannabis businesses, including licensing requirements, and imposes two specific taxes: a gross receipts tax on all cannabis sales and an excise tax on cannabis products. It also repeals outdated provisions in the existing Liquor Code that conflict with this new system. The bill is currently under review by the Health committee.

Maddy summaryHB 1753 amends Pennsylvania state laws to address transportation network services (like ride-sharing apps). It creates new offenses related to these services and clarifies definitions for transportation network company drivers. The bill directly affects drivers working for companies such as Uber or Lyft, as well as the companies themselves. Key provisions include establishing specific criminal offenses for certain actions within this industry and standardizing terminology used in public utility regulations.