Rep. Keith Harris

Maddy summaryHB 1415 amends Pennsylvania's Safe Drinking Water Act (1984) to modify the powers and duties of the Environmental Quality Board. The bill's specific policy changes or direct impacts on communities, utilities, or regulations are not described in the provided context. Committee referrals (Veterans Affairs, Environmental Protection) indicate its focus but do not reveal the bill's concrete provisions. Without details on the amendments, a substantive summary of its mechanisms or affected parties cannot be provided. This bill appears to be a procedural or administrative update to the board's authority, but the context lacks the necessary policy specifics.

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 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.

Maddy summaryHR 168 is a resolution designating April 2025 as "World HIE Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to promote public awareness about Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HIE). This procedural resolution does not establish new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect specific groups - it serves solely as a symbolic recognition effort. The bill was referred to the Health committee and later laid on the table, indicating it did not advance further in the legislative process.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) designating June 22-28, 2025, as "Women Firefighters and EMS Workers Week" in Pennsylvania. It symbolically recognizes women’s contributions to firefighting and emergency medical services, highlighting their historical roles, current workforce participation (9% of firefighters, 31% of EMS workers nationally), and ongoing efforts to address barriers in these fields. The resolution has no binding policy changes or funding; it solely serves to honor these professionals through a designated week of recognition. It was referred to the Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness committee on June 3, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 282 amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code (1967) to clarify eligibility rules for individuals receiving medical assistance under public assistance programs. The bill directly affects current and prospective recipients of medical assistance, ensuring consistent application of qualification standards. Key provisions update how eligibility is determined for medical assistance, though specific changes are not detailed in the provided context. The bill passed the House on June 3, 2025, and was referred to the Health & Human Services committee for further review.

Maddy summaryHB 1506 would require Pennsylvania state and county correctional facilities to provide affordable communication services, such as phone calls or video visits, for inmates. This bill directly affects incarcerated individuals and their families by improving access to regular contact. The key provision mandates that all correctional institutions must offer these services at reasonable rates, aiming to support family connections during incarceration. The bill is currently under review by the Communications & Technology committee.

Maddy summaryHB 1516 would amend Pennsylvania's vehicle code to require auto insurance companies to offer discounts to drivers who complete a state-approved driver improvement course. This bill directly affects Pennsylvania drivers who have taken such courses and seek lower insurance premiums. The key provision adds these discounts to the state's financial responsibility requirements, allowing insurers to reduce premiums for course completers. The bill does not change course content or requirements but creates a new incentive for drivers to improve their driving skills.

Maddy summaryHB 1519 amends Pennsylvania's 1921 Insurance Company Law to require casualty insurance policies to cover mental illness treatments. This directly affects insurance companies writing casualty policies and policyholders seeking mental health services. The key provision mandates that insurers include mental health coverage in standard casualty policies, aligning it with other health coverage requirements. The bill focuses on expanding access to mental health care by ensuring it is covered under these specific insurance policies.

Maddy summaryHB 1383 amends Pennsylvania's juvenile justice laws to clarify definitions, expand access to court records for certain parties, and adjust rules for transferring youth from juvenile to criminal court. It specifically removes outdated provisions about transferring cases to criminal proceedings and updates procedures for detention locations and court hearings. The bill directly affects juvenile courts, youth involved in juvenile cases, and legal representatives navigating these proceedings. These changes aim to modernize court processes while maintaining procedural safeguards for minors.