Rep. Tarik Khan

Maddy summaryHB 238 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to establish requirements for obtaining REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses. It directly affects Pennsylvania residents applying for or renewing driver's licenses by mandating specific identity and residency documentation during the application process. The bill formalizes the state's process for verifying these documents to meet federal REAL ID standards, ensuring licenses are accepted for federal purposes like air travel and accessing government facilities. This policy change updates existing licensing procedures without altering federal requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2185 requires Pennsylvania municipalities with populations over 5,000 (or high-density areas) to allow duplex, triplex, and quadplex housing as a permitted use by right where single-family homes are allowed, without requiring additional approvals. It prohibits municipalities from applying stricter zoning, subdivision, or design rules to these multi-unit housing types than to single-family homes. Developers must demonstrate that existing infrastructure (water, sewer, roads, and emergency services) can support new developments before permits are issued. The requirements apply differently based on municipality size: duplexes for 5,000+ residents, duplexes/triplexes for 10,000+, and all three housing types for 20,000+ residents.

Maddy summaryHB 2180 requires Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections to notify counties when land containing a permanently closing state correctional facility is offered for sale. The bill mandates that 2% of the facility's total acreage (including road access) be reserved for transfer to the county at no cost, solely for developing affordable housing. Counties must accept this offer within 60 days by submitting a resolution and development plan, and must begin constructing affordable housing units within five years, with units available for lease within ten years of the land transfer. If counties fail to meet these deadlines, the land reverts to the Commonwealth. This bill directly affects counties where correctional facilities are closing, the Department of Corrections, and future affordable housing projects on former prison land.

Maddy summaryHB 348 amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to require the state human services department to notify medical assistance applicants about their right to legal representation during application or eligibility reviews. This change directly affects individuals applying for medical assistance programs (like Medicaid) and the department responsible for processing these applications. The key provision mandates that applicants receive written notice detailing their option to seek legal help, which the department must provide before finalizing eligibility decisions. The bill focuses on improving transparency in the application process without altering eligibility criteria or benefit amounts.

Maddy summaryHB 1304 requires Pennsylvania to conduct annual stress tests on state pension systems for both education and state government sectors. The bill mandates that relevant boards submit test results - including scenario and sensitivity analyses - to the Governor, General Assembly, and Independent Fiscal Office by April 1 (education) or October 1 (state government). The Independent Fiscal Office must then produce a summary report by June 1 (education) or December 1 (state government), including a calculation of projected pension contributions relative to state revenues. This directly affects state pension systems, covering public employees and retirees, by establishing regular, transparent assessments of pension fund financial health.

Maddy summaryHB 1526 requires natural gas utilities in Pennsylvania to develop and implement prevention plans for pipeline deterioration. These plans must address risks from aging infrastructure to prevent failures. The bill directly affects gas utility companies operating in the state, mandating specific preventative measures under the Public Utilities code. It does not specify penalties or funding mechanisms, focusing solely on the requirement for prevention planning. The bill was referred to a committee but was laid on the table without further action.

Maddy summaryHB 1525 amends the Underground Utility Line Protection Law by updating definitions related to underground utility lines and protection standards. This bill directly affects utility companies, construction contractors, and local governments that manage or work near underground utility infrastructure. It does not create new requirements or penalties but clarifies terminology to improve consistency in applying the existing law. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on definition changes without altering enforcement or obligations. (2 sentences, as it is a definitional amendment)

Maddy summaryHB 2018 requires Pennsylvania law enforcement and courts to disclose specific criminal history records and abuse-related information to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board and local review teams. It directly affects domestic violence fatality review boards, teams, and the individuals whose records are shared. The bill establishes a formal Domestic Violence Fatality Review Program to collect and analyze this information for improving responses to domestic violence cases. Key provisions mandate the disclosure of certain records to these review bodies, aiming to better understand factors in domestic violence fatalities.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution (HR 402) urges the U.S. Congress to require meaningful accountability and civil rights reforms before approving new funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It directly addresses federal agencies by demanding reforms like enforceable use-of-force standards, independent reviews of serious incidents, and public release of body-camera footage after deaths or injuries during enforcement. The resolution cites the January 2026 deaths of two U.S. citizens during an ICE operation in Minneapolis as a catalyst for requiring transparency and oversight before additional federal appropriations are granted. It does not create new law but calls on Congress to condition future funding on specific, concrete reforms to protect civil rights and public safety.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution urges Pennsylvania's Secretary of the Commonwealth to collaborate with the U.S. Secretary of State and federal partners to compile and publicly share a list of vetted humanitarian, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations in Haiti. It aims to help Pennsylvania residents - particularly those with Haitian connections - safely and effectively support relief efforts amid Haiti's ongoing crisis. The resolution also encourages state agencies and community groups to identify ethical partnership opportunities for aiding Haitian recovery, aligning with recent UN humanitarian reports on Haiti's needs. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but requests coordinated action to streamline assistance pathways.