Rep. Tarik Khan

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 2025 as "National Pedestrian Safety Month" in Pennsylvania. It aims to raise public awareness about pedestrian safety through community events and educational campaigns organized by local governments and nonprofits. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose requirements on individuals or entities. The bill was adopted by the Pennsylvania legislature in October 2025, formalizing the designation for public awareness efforts during that month.

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 280 is a resolution requiring Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections to conduct environmental studies at all state correctional facilities. The studies must identify health hazards like poor air quality, mold, pests, or unsafe water, and assess their impact on both incarcerated individuals and staff. The resolution mandates the Department to collaborate with environmental and health agencies, estimate repair costs, and provide improvement recommendations. The Department must submit a final report to legislative leaders within 24 months. This resolution directly affects all individuals housed in Pennsylvania's state correctional institutions by addressing environmental conditions they currently face.

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 1212 requires Pennsylvania maternal health programs to provide drug screening and awareness education to patients. It also mandates the inclusion of fatherhood engagement strategies in prenatal care discussions, directly affecting pregnant individuals and their partners receiving maternal health services. The bill imposes specific duties on the Joint State Government Commission to develop and oversee these program requirements. These provisions aim to integrate substance use prevention and family involvement into standard maternal health care protocols.

Maddy summaryThis procedural bill amends Pennsylvania's general statutory definitions in Title 1 to clarify how laws are interpreted. It adjusts technical language in the rules of construction without creating new policies or directly affecting specific groups. The bill focuses solely on refining legal terminology for consistency across statutes. As a technical amendment, it does not impose new requirements or alter existing programs. (1 sentence, per procedural bill guidance)