Rep. Roni Green

Maddy summaryHB 939 amends Pennsylvania's Child Labor Act to include minors working as content creators (such as social media influencers, vloggers, and streamers) under the same protections as those in performing arts. The bill requires employers to establish a trust account holding at least 15% of a minor's earnings (above $2,500) for their benefit, managed by a fiduciary, with the parent or guardian setting up the account before employment. This applies when a minor's content creation is "substantial," defined as being the principal subject of the content or creating content for 10+ days in a 30-day period. The law directly affects minors in digital content creation and their employers, ensuring earnings are partially safeguarded for their future.

Maddy summaryHB 917 repeals Chapter 33 of Pennsylvania's Insurance Code, which previously required insurers offering plans through the state's health insurance exchange to follow specific federal health care law rules regarding abortion coverage. The repealed provisions included a ban on abortion coverage in most plans (except for complications or miscarriage treatment) and an opt-out option for abortion coverage. This bill directly affects insurers and health plans sold through Pennsylvania's health insurance exchange by removing these specific federal compliance requirements. The change eliminates the state's prior restrictions on abortion coverage within qualified health plans.

Maddy summaryHB 914 amends Pennsylvania's Landlord and Tenant Act to limit annual rent increases for regulated rental units, directly affecting tenants and landlords in these properties. It establishes an annual rent increase allowance calculated as the lesser of CPI-U plus 3% or 6% of base rent (excluding discounts), effective July 1-June 30 each year. Landlords may not exceed this allowance plus any unused "banked amount" when raising rent on lease renewals or new leases, with a 10% cap on increases. For capital improvements costing 40%+ of a unit's value, landlords can petition courts for additional rent increases to cover actual costs, but only if proven necessary for a "fair return" on investment. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency administers the annual allowance calculation and public publication.

Maddy summaryHB 932 allows licensed businesses (manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, or retailers) to ship up to 768 ounces (6 cases) of beer or malt beverages monthly directly to Pennsylvania residents aged 21+ for personal use, not resale. It requires a $250 registration fee, proof of an out-of-state alcohol license, and a Pennsylvania sales tax license. Shippers must label packages with "CONTAINS ALCOHOL: SIGNATURE OF PERSON 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER REQUIRED" and use licensed delivery services. The bill also limits shipments to 96 ounces per brand annually and clarifies it doesn’t alter existing distributor agreements.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 2025 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It symbolically raises public attention to prostate cancer, highlighting statistics like an estimated 13,000 new cases and 1,500 deaths in Pennsylvania during 2025. The resolution also urges Congress to support federal legislation (H.R. 1300) that would require health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screenings without cost-sharing for at-risk men. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to promote awareness and encourage preventive care.

Maddy summaryHB 942 amends Pennsylvania's Game Commission law to change how full-time enforcement officers are paid. It requires that all full-time officers whose duty is to enforce game laws be classified for compensation "in the same manner as members of the Pennsylvania State Police." This change directly affects Game Commission enforcement officers by aligning their pay structure with State Police standards. The bill applies to compensation earned on or after its effective date, 60 days after enactment. (1-2 sentences as it's a procedural pay classification change.)

Maddy summaryHB 936 modifies Pennsylvania's child care subsidy program by reducing copayments for parents who work in the child care field. It requires that families where a parent or caretaker is employed as a child-care worker or direct support professional (in either family child-care homes or licensed centers) pay no more than 15% of their annual income for subsidized care, regardless of their income level. This change applies to all qualifying child care settings defined in the bill, including family child-care homes (serving 4-6 unrelated children) and centers (serving 7+ children). The policy aims to lower financial barriers for child care workers seeking subsidized care for their own children.

Maddy summaryHB 922 requires health insurance plans in Pennsylvania to cover fertility preservation services, such as freezing eggs, sperm, or embryos, without cost-sharing (like deductibles or copays). This applies to individuals under 45 at risk of infertility due to medical treatments (e.g., cancer therapy), including covered spouses and dependents. The bill mandates coverage for specific services like storage, consultations, embryo transfers, and related diagnostics, while prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions or arbitrary limits on coverage. It also requires storage coverage for five years (or until age 18 for minors) and aligns with medical guidelines from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

Maddy summaryHB 915 creates a new supplemental funding program under Pennsylvania's Public School Code to support childcare facilities serving meals through the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program. The bill establishes a "Supplement" administered by the Department of Education, providing additional financial reimbursements to facilities that demonstrate they can serve more meals or improve care for enrolled children and adults. Facilities must meet specific criteria, such as expanding meal service or enhancing educational opportunities (with separate standards for nonprofits vs. for-profits), and must report annually to multiple legislative committees on participation, meals served, and funding needs. This bill directly affects licensed childcare centers, shelters, and similar facilities receiving federal meal reimbursements.

Maddy summaryHB 111 prohibits life insurance companies in Pennsylvania from denying coverage, limiting benefits, or charging higher rates to applicants or policyholders solely because they have been prescribed an opioid overdose reversal agent (like naloxone). The bill directly affects individuals who use these medications, including those with opioid use disorder or at risk of overdose. It defines "adverse action" to include these discriminatory practices and makes such actions violations of existing laws against unfair insurance practices. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.