Rep. Tarik Khan

Maddy summaryHB 1089 restricts the sale and application of sealants containing high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), harmful chemicals linked to health and environmental risks, primarily affecting manufacturers, contractors, and businesses selling these products. It establishes a Safer Sealant Fund to support the development of safer alternatives, requires the Department of Environmental Protection to enforce compliance, and allows municipalities to adopt stricter local rules. Violations of the restrictions incur penalties, with the bill aiming to reduce exposure to PAHs through regulatory and financial mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHB 463 prohibits "speculative ticketing," which involves buying event tickets to resell them at significantly higher prices before the event occurs. It directly affects consumers who face inflated prices and ticket sellers engaging in this practice. The bill amends the Unfair Trade Practices Law to ban buying or selling tickets for profit based on anticipated demand, not actual ownership. The bill passed the House on June 4, 2025, and is now pending review by the Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure committee.

Maddy summaryHB 1500 establishes a Cyber Charter School Funding and Policy Council to develop recommendations on funding, governance, and accountability for cyber charter schools by April 2026. The bill requires public school entities to report advertising and sponsorship spending annually, and mandates detailed cost-tracking for special education services based on individualized student plans. It also adds provisions for student wellness checks, enrollment notifications, and fund balance limits for cyber charter schools, while maintaining a moratorium on new cyber charter school approvals. The law directly affects cyber charter schools, public school districts, and students with disabilities in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryHB 242 amends Pennsylvania's 1971 Tax Code to expand tax credits for beginning farmers. It creates a new "beginning farmer management tax credit" and clarifies definitions to streamline eligibility. The credit reduces tax liability for new farmers who use management services to start operations. This directly affects Pennsylvania farmers beginning agricultural businesses, making the tax benefit clearer and more accessible.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates June 8-14, 2025, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. It recognizes the Chesapeake Bay watershed’s importance to Pennsylvania - including its role in providing drinking water, supporting 348 fish species, contributing to the $500 million seafood harvest, and covering half the state’s land area - without creating new laws or funding. The resolution encourages Pennsylvanians to host educational events during this week to raise awareness about the bay’s ecological and economic value.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes June 14, 2025, as "World Blood Donor Day" within Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or alter policies; it solely serves to honor blood donors through a formal state acknowledgment. The bill directly affects Pennsylvania residents by promoting awareness of blood donation, though it has no binding effect on government actions or funding. It was referred to the Health committee and later laid on the table, indicating it did not advance further.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (HR 67), not a law with binding requirements. It formally designates May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania for commemorative purposes. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvania residents by encouraging public awareness efforts during that month. The bill was referred to the Health committee, reported as committed, but was laid on the table (stalled) under House Rule 71 on June 4, 2025, preventing further action.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania state resolution designates May 14, 2025, as "Apraxia Awareness Day" to promote recognition of apraxia, a speech disorder affecting communication. It serves as a symbolic gesture to increase public awareness for individuals and families impacted by apraxia but does not create new laws or allocate funding. The bill was referred to the Health Committee and later laid on the table in the House, indicating it is currently inactive.

Maddy summaryHR 174 is a non-binding resolution designating July 2025 as "Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes the need for increased public awareness about juvenile arthritis, a chronic condition affecting children and adolescents. This resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding; it serves solely as a symbolic acknowledgment by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The bill was referred to the Health Committee, reported as committed, and ultimately laid on the table on June 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 2025 as "Melanoma Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to encourage community education and prevention efforts related to skin cancer. It has no funding or regulatory requirements and does not directly affect specific individuals or organizations, serving only as a symbolic designation to promote public health awareness.