Rep. Tarik Khan

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania laws to protect the rights and health of pregnant and postpartum individuals in juvenile facilities and correctional institutions. It establishes new rules that limit the use of isolation, restrict invasive body cavity searches, and mandate specific training for staff working with these populations. The legislation also requires facilities to create reporting systems to track the status of pregnant detainees and includes provisions for menstrual hygiene products and postpartum recovery care. Additionally, the bill repeals older rules regarding Department of Human Services facilities to align with these updated standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands medical assistance coverage to include doula services for eligible recipients during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and for up to one year after childbirth. To oversee this expansion, the legislation requires the creation of a Doula Advisory Board composed of government officials, doula representatives, and community members to advise on best practices and address disparities in maternal health. The state must also seek federal approval or a waiver to implement these changes, with the new coverage provisions taking effect once approved. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for third-party liability and data matching to help prevent fraud and abuse within the program.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Pennsylvania-Ireland Trade Commission and creates a dedicated fund to cover its administrative costs. It assigns the Department of Community and Economic Development the responsibility of managing the commission and appointing its members, including six individuals selected by the Governor. The legislation also introduces the Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program and includes minor corrections to the text, such as fixing spelling errors and updating section numbering.

Maddy summaryThis law gives Pennsylvania licensing boards temporary power to create short-term rules specifically for professional licensing compacts that the state has joined. These temporary regulations must be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and will automatically expire on that publication date, while the rules themselves must end no later than three years after being issued. Once these temporary rules expire, any future regulations for these compacts must follow the standard rulemaking process required by existing law. The bill affects state agencies responsible for overseeing licensed professions and ensures that any new compact-related rules are time-limited.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the definition of "income" within Pennsylvania's State Lottery Law to determine eligibility for pharmaceutical assistance for the elderly. It explicitly includes various sources of money like pensions, Social Security benefits, and interest, while excluding items such as surplus food, savings bond principal, and veterans' benefits. By clarifying what counts as income, the law helps officials accurately assess which seniors qualify for lottery-funded prescription drug aid. The changes take effect on July 1, 2024, or later if that date is not reached.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Public School Code to require schools to notify parents when a student is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It mandates that schools provide education about the condition and ensures parents are informed of any medical treatments or care plans involving their child. The legislation also clarifies that these requirements apply to both public and nonpublic schools, including those that operate health units. By making these changes, the law aims to improve communication between schools and families regarding diabetes management.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to strengthen rules against deceptive automatic renewal policies. It requires businesses to clearly disclose future pricing changes and deadlines for cancellation in bold text, while also prohibiting the intentional misrepresentation of renewal terms. The law expands its scope to cover entities regulated by federal agencies like the FCC and PUC, as well as those involved in natural gas and electric utility markets. Ultimately, these changes aim to ensure consumers receive transparent information when signing up for recurring services or subscriptions.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania bill establishes new pension benefits for retired public employees starting in 2025. It provides an additional monthly payment to eligible retirees from state education and government systems who retired before 2001, with the amount calculated as a percentage of their July 2025 annuity based on their original retirement date. The legislation also creates a special one-time adjustment for retired municipal police officers and firefighters, ensuring these groups receive increased benefits. Funding for these new payments will be spread over ten years beginning in 2025, and the benefits are not available to survivors of members who died before that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania laws to hold certain relatives financially responsible for the long-term care costs of indigent family members who receive state medical assistance. It specifically targets spouses, children, and parents, requiring them to pay a portion of the costs for nursing home or home-based services if they have transferred assets or failed to cooperate with the eligibility process. The legislation sets specific payment limits based on the liable relative's income and allows courts to impose jail sentences of up to six months for those who intentionally refuse to comply with support orders. Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions for courts and the Department of Human Services while removing outdated references to public welfare agencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania laws to clarify the medical requirements for individuals seeking a school bus driver endorsement. It mandates that drivers must have a physical and vision check from a recognized doctor within the last 13 months, allowing optometrists or ophthalmologists to perform the eye exam. Additionally, the legislation specifies that drivers using hearing aids must pass a hearing test proving the device functions correctly to meet minimum standards, while exempting them from a more invasive electroacoustic analysis report if the basic test passes. These changes aim to standardize health qualifications for school bus operators and will become effective 60 days after the law is passed.