Rep. Roni Green

Maddy summaryHB 1418 amends Pennsylvania's boating laws to require boating education for operators. It directly affects anyone operating a boat in Pennsylvania waters, particularly new or inexperienced operators. The key provision adds a requirement for boating education as part of the preliminary provisions governing boats and boating. The bill passed the legislature on October 6, 2025, and was referred to the Game & Fisheries committee for further consideration.

Maddy summaryHB 587 amends Pennsylvania's agriculture laws to establish regulations for businesses that transport waste from animal and food processing (referred to as "residuals" in the bill). The bill requires commercial haulers and brokers to follow specific handling and transportation standards for these materials and imposes fines for non-compliance. This directly affects companies that move agricultural waste, aiming to improve safety and environmental management through clear, enforceable rules.

Maddy summaryHR 293 is a symbolic resolution designating the week of September 15-21, 2025, as "Rail Safety Week" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or directly affect individuals or entities; instead, it formally recognizes and promotes rail safety awareness during that specific week. The resolution was adopted by the Pennsylvania legislature on October 6, 2025, after being referred to the Transportation committee. As a procedural resolution, it serves to highlight rail safety initiatives without implementing policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes September 2025 as "Infant Mortality Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally acknowledges the state's infant mortality rate (5.6 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2023) and disparities, particularly for Black infants and mothers with limited prenatal care. The resolution urges Pennsylvanians to raise awareness about infant mortality and support efforts to reduce infant deaths and health disparities. It is a symbolic measure with no direct policy changes or obligations for government action.

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to study the nutritional quality of food and nutrition-related health outcomes for incarcerated individuals in state correctional facilities. It requires the Commission to produce a report with findings and recommendations for the House of Representatives. As a procedural resolution (not a law), it does not enact policy but seeks to inform future legislative action on prison nutrition standards. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee and later laid on the table, halting further progress.

Maddy summaryHB 1926 amends Pennsylvania's burglary laws to specifically address the unlawful use of drones (unmanned aircraft) for criminal intrusion. It creates a new offense for using drones to trespass on private property, conduct unauthorized surveillance, or enter buildings without permission, directly affecting drone operators who engage in such activities. The bill establishes criminal penalties, including fines and potential jail time, for violating these provisions under Title 18. The legislation is currently under review by the Judiciary committee and has not yet advanced to a vote.

Maddy summaryHB 1917 would create a dedicated fishing license for Indigenous Americans in Pennsylvania, allowing them to fish under a specific license category without needing a standard license. It also adds fee exemptions for resident hunting and fur-trapping licenses, meaning eligible Pennsylvania residents could obtain these licenses without paying the standard fee. The bill amends Pennsylvania's fish and game laws (Titles 30 and 34) to implement these changes. This directly affects Indigenous communities and qualifying Pennsylvania residents who participate in fishing, hunting, or fur trapping.

Maddy summaryHR 36 is a resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the quality of prison libraries within the Commonwealth. It does not create new laws or funding but requires the Commission to assess current library services in correctional facilities. The study would examine factors like resource availability and accessibility for incarcerated individuals. This resolution directly affects the Commission and the state's prison library systems, with no new policy changes implemented by the bill itself.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a bill with policy changes). It formally designates November 1, 2025, as "State Correctional Institution Day" in Pennsylvania. The resolution serves as a symbolic recognition of Pennsylvania's state correctional institutions and their staff. It does not create new laws, alter funding, or directly affect any individuals or entities beyond this commemorative purpose.

Maddy summaryHB 997 updates Pennsylvania's data breach notification law, requiring businesses to notify affected individuals more clearly and promptly after a security breach involving personal information. It directly affects businesses that collect or store personal data, such as healthcare providers, retailers, and financial institutions. Key changes include modernizing definitions of personal information, clarifying when notification is required, adding new security protections, and repealing outdated civil relief provisions. The bill also removes certain exemptions that previously allowed businesses to delay or avoid notifying individuals about breaches.