Rep. Tarik Khan

Maddy summaryHB 407 creates a new criminal offense for unauthorized location tracking in Pennsylvania, making it illegal to install or use technology (such as apps or devices) to monitor someone's location without their consent. Exceptions include law enforcement during investigations, parents tracking minor children, guardians monitoring incapacitated persons, and other specific scenarios like fleet vehicle tracking with proper consent. The bill does not change existing stalking laws but adds this new provision to address technology-enabled harassment. It directly affects individuals who might use location-tracking tools to harass others, while clarifying permitted uses for safety and legal purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Radon Certification Act to strengthen confidentiality protections for data collected during radon testing and remediation. It clarifies that information about radon levels in nonpublic properties (including homes) and personal details gathered under the law must remain confidential. The department holding this data may only share it with the current property owner or a previous owner who owned the property during the time the data was collected. This change ensures sensitive radon contamination information in residential settings is protected from public disclosure.

Maddy summaryHB 183 amends Pennsylvania's Workers' Compensation Act to increase the maximum compensation period for serious permanent disfigurement of the head, neck, or face from 275 weeks to 400 weeks. It specifically updates Section 306(c)(22) to clarify that disfigurement benefits are paid separately from disability benefits, allowing injured workers to receive both simultaneously. The change applies to injuries sustained on or after the bill's effective date (60 days from enactment), regardless of when the original injury occurred. This directly affects workers who sustain qualifying permanent disfigurement in workplace injuries.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution (HR 50) symbolically designates March 25, 2025, as "Greek Independence Day" within the state. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The resolution honors Greek heritage and historical ties between Greece and the U.S., referencing Greek-American contributions to Pennsylvania's culture and history. As a commemorative gesture, it has no binding effect or practical impact on residents or government operations.

Maddy summaryHB 1046 establishes the Pennsylvania Poet Laureate position and a nomination committee to select the appointee. The Governor appoints the Poet Laureate from a shortlist of three nominees provided by the committee (which includes education, arts, and humanities representatives), with the Laureate serving a two-year term and performing ceremonial duties like reading poems at the Governor's inauguration and legislative sessions, all without pay but with travel expenses reimbursed. This bill directly affects Pennsylvania residents by creating a state position to promote poetry and literary arts through official events.

Maddy summaryHB 1020 creates a system for Pennsylvania municipalities to register vacant and blighted properties and impose annual fees on owners who fail to bring properties into compliance with municipal codes. Properties remain on the registry until owners fix issues or sell to compliant buyers, with fees starting at $500 in year one and rising to $5,000 after nine years. Exemptions include properties under active renovation (within 12 months of a permit), those actively marketed for sale/rent (with time limits), and government-owned properties. This directly affects property owners in municipalities that adopt the registration program, requiring them to pay escalating fees if properties remain unaddressed.

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes March 14, 2025, as "Black Midwives Day" in Pennsylvania. It symbolically honors Black midwives' historical and ongoing contributions to maternal health while highlighting persistent disparities, including that Black women in Pennsylvania faced nearly three times the pregnancy-related mortality rate of White women in 2020. The resolution aims to raise awareness about systemic barriers like discrimination, maternity care deserts, and preventable maternal deaths, aligning with the National Black Midwives Alliance's campaign. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves as a statement of recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 707 amends Pennsylvania's Freedom to Breastfeed Act to require all Commonwealth-owned buildings (like state offices, courthouses, and the State Museum) to provide dedicated nursing parent rooms. These rooms must be at least 50 square feet, lockable, accessible, and include essentials like a chair, work surface, sink, refrigerator, and privacy. The Department of General Services must install signage, maintain a public online list of room locations, and ensure compliance with accessibility standards. This directly affects employees and the public using state buildings who need to breastfeed or express milk.

Maddy summaryHB 337 requires Pennsylvania's Department of General Services to provide free menstrual hygiene products (such as tampons and pads) in at least half of all bathrooms across state-owned buildings, including government offices and courthouses. The bill mandates installation of dispensers and disposal bins, along with public signage, to ensure accessibility without cost to users. Exceptions apply to buildings without bathrooms or those not regularly occupied, such as storage facilities, maintenance sheds, or unoccupied structures. This policy change directly affects the general public using state buildings and the Department of General Services, which must implement the requirements within 60 days.

Maddy summaryHR 113 is a resolution recognizing April 26, 2025, as "Diabetic Eye Screening Day" in Pennsylvania. It highlights diabetic retinopathy - a diabetes complication causing vision loss - and encourages free eye screenings by ophthalmologists on that date to raise awareness. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but symbolically supports early detection efforts for Pennsylvanians with diabetes. It directly affects residents at risk of vision loss from untreated diabetic eye disease by promoting accessible screenings. The bill was adopted by the House on April 7, 2025.