Rep. Seth Grove

Maddy summaryHB 2054 would provide temporary financial and operational assistance to Pennsylvania's emergency response systems. It directly affects the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), Pennsylvania State Police, and the Office of State Treasurer by requiring them to implement specific support measures. The bill establishes duties for these agencies to manage and distribute this temporary aid, though it does not specify the exact emergency scenarios or funding amounts. As a substantive law-and-justice bill, it focuses on operational structure rather than broad policy changes. (Note: The bill is currently in the Judiciary committee referral stage as of November 19, 2025.)

Maddy summaryHB 2052 amends the 1929 Administrative Code to update internal auditing requirements for state agencies, clarifying the Auditor General's duties in overseeing these audits. This procedural bill affects state government operations by modernizing outdated auditing procedures established in the 1929 code. It specifies the Auditor General's responsibilities for ensuring internal audit compliance across state agencies, without changing funding or citizen-facing policies. The bill is currently referred to the Appropriations committee for further review.

Maddy summaryHB 2053 creates the Pennsylvania Census Commission within the state government structure under Title 71 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. The bill assigns specific responsibilities to this new commission regarding census-related activities. It also requires the Joint State Government Commission to carry out certain duties related to the census process. This bill directly affects state government agencies involved in census planning and coordination.

Maddy summaryHB 2057 updates the state's regulatory review process by clarifying definitions and procedures for state agencies to propose, review, and finalize regulations. It specifies how agencies must submit proposed rules, handle disapproved regulations, and conduct annual reporting, aiming to streamline oversight. This affects state agencies that create regulations and ensures a more structured review process for all rulemaking. The bill focuses on procedural clarity without altering the substance of regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 2051 updates Pennsylvania's false claims law to align with the federal False Claims Act. It directly affects state contractors, vendors, and others submitting claims for state funds by imposing liability for false or fraudulent claims. Key provisions include establishing damages, civil penalties, and allowing the Attorney General to pursue enforcement actions, while also enabling whistleblowers (via "qui tam" lawsuits) to file claims on behalf of the state. The bill also grants the Attorney General authority to issue civil investigative demands during fraud investigations. This bill, referred to the Judiciary Committee on November 19, 2025, focuses on strengthening state oversight of fraud involving public funds.

Maddy summaryHR 371 is a resolution directing Pennsylvania's Joint State Government Commission to study whether creating a shared training facility at Fort Indiantown Gap for the Pennsylvania National Guard and State Police is feasible. It would assess practical, financial, and operational aspects of establishing this joint facility. The Commission must issue a final report with findings and recommendations after completing the study. This resolution directly affects the National Guard and State Police by potentially enabling a new training site, but it does not create the facility itself.

Maddy summaryHB 2027 creates a new "Public Sector Workplace Safety Equipment Account" within Pennsylvania's General Fund to purchase safety equipment for state employees in high-risk jobs. It directs the Secretary of the Budget to transfer up to $3.8 million in unspent funds from previous years (for agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction) to this account by October 1, 2025. The funds will specifically cover lift kits for healthcare workers handling patients and postural support devices for construction workers, targeting state agencies operating nursing facilities, disability care facilities, and highway construction projects. The bill requires transparency through public notices and committee notifications before any transfer occurs.

Maddy summaryHR 281 is a procedural resolution that forces the House Committee on Education to stop considering Senate Bill 9. It discharges the committee after 15 legislative days (since May 7, 2025) passed without the committee reporting the bill to the full House. This resolution does not change the content of Senate Bill 9; it only allows the full House to vote on the bill directly. The resolution itself is purely procedural and does not affect any policy or specific group of people.

Maddy summaryHB 1091 amends Pennsylvania's intestate succession laws, which determine who inherits property when someone dies without a will. It specifically adjusts the distribution shares for relatives other than a surviving spouse, such as children or parents, in cases where no spouse is alive. The bill modifies existing rules to clarify or change how these non-spouse heirs receive assets from an estate. This directly affects individuals who die intestate with surviving children or other relatives but no spouse, altering their inheritance rights under current law.

Maddy summaryHB 1817 would amend Pennsylvania's criminal code to create a specific offense for interfering with or impeding first responders - such as police, firefighters, or paramedics - while they are performing emergency duties. The bill would add this as a new provision under the section on obstructing governmental operations, defining prohibited actions like physically blocking, threatening, or hindering emergency personnel. This change would make such interference a distinct criminal violation, potentially subjecting offenders to penalties under state law. The bill is currently under review by the Judiciary committee.