Rep. Roni Green

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to update how medical assistance is handled for individuals who are incarcerated. It requires the state to temporarily suspend health coverage when a recipient is sent to a correctional facility and to automatically restore it upon their release, provided they still meet standard eligibility rules. Starting in January 2026, the law allows counties to voluntarily join a new reentry program that offers substance use disorder treatment before release and a 30-day medication supply after release. Counties must formally apply and demonstrate the capacity to support these services before participating, while the state department retains the authority to approve or deny requests based on program readiness.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania bill establishes a new legal framework to combat anticompetitive practices in the state's markets, specifically targeting monopolies, collusion, and unfair market power. It allows private individuals and businesses to sue for damages if they are indirectly harmed by these illegal actions, expanding who can seek justice beyond just direct victims. The legislation also requires companies to notify state officials before merging health care facilities or forming provider networks, aiming to prevent deals that could reduce competition in medical services. Finally, the bill authorizes the state Attorney General to investigate violations and imposes significant fines on entities that break the new rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an independent Office of Child Advocate within Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to protect the interests of children. The Governor will appoint a Child Advocate who must have at least six years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree, and the office will operate independently of the department regarding decision-making. The Advocate and their staff are required to complete specific trainings on topics like trauma-informed care and crisis intervention, and they are designated as mandated reporters for suspected child abuse. Additionally, the bill defines the scope of child health, safety, and well-being programs, which include preventing abuse, providing foster care, and offering early intervention services.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all Pennsylvania public and private schools to have automated external defibrillators (AEDs) available at every interscholastic athletic event, including practices. It mandates that schools create a written emergency action plan for sudden cardiac events, which must include a list of trained staff and detailed steps for responding to a medical emergency. The legislation also updates teacher certification requirements to include CPR and AED training, replacing previous rules that focused on CPR instruction alone.

Maddy summaryHB 2491 amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to exempt sales and use taxes on building materials, supplies, and services purchased by construction contractors for affordable housing projects. This change directly affects contractors working on projects that meet the state's legal definition of affordable housing, allowing them to avoid paying sales tax on these specific items. The bill does not alter tax rates or create new taxes but instead clarifies and expands existing exclusions to support the construction and maintenance of designated affordable housing.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's teacher certification rules to define specific grade spans and age levels for instructional certificates issued after December 31, 2027. It establishes new categories for early childhood, elementary/middle, secondary, and specialized areas, each with distinct grade ranges and age limits that teachers must meet to be certified. The legislation also allows teachers currently enrolled in preparation programs to finish their training under the old rules if they complete their studies before December 31, 2025, ensuring they can still receive appropriate certification. These changes directly affect the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the thousands of teachers seeking or holding instructional certificates in the state.

Maddy summaryHB 2492 amends Pennsylvania's Election Code to clarify how county boards of elections manage their operations and handle election results. The bill requires county commissioners to provide suitable offices for these boards and mandates that primary and general election expenses be paid by the county. It also establishes specific procedures for counting votes, including public notice of meeting times and places, the preparation of official forms, and the requirement that all assistants be sworn in before performing their duties. Finally, the legislation sets a timeline for completing vote counts, requiring boards to begin the process by 9 a.m. on the third day after an election and continue until finished.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania laws to require public utilities to give customers at least 60 days' notice before changing their rates. Under the new rules, companies must send clear, plain-language notices to customers and other interested parties, highlighting proposed changes on the outside of mailings. The bill also mandates that utilities file updated rate schedules with the state commission and allows the commission to grant exceptions to the notice period for good cause.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Pennsylvania public utilities to provide customers with clear instructions on how to submit comments regarding proposed rate changes or system acquisitions. Under the new rules, the Public Utility Commission must accept these consumer comments via mail or through an accessible online platform. The legislation aims to streamline the process for utility customers to participate in regulatory decisions affecting their services. It applies to all public utilities operating in the state and will become effective 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution urges the U.S. Congress to update federal copyright laws to protect human creative workers from displacement by artificial intelligence. The bill proposes that only works created primarily by humans should be eligible for copyright protection, while works generated mainly by non-human entities would be considered public domain. Additionally, it suggests that using copyrighted material to train AI systems should not qualify as fair use because it harms the market value of the original works. The resolution does not become law itself but serves as a formal request to the federal government to consider these specific legal changes.