Rep. Darisha Parker

Maddy summaryPennsylvania House Bill 2754 requires new operators of long-term care nursing facilities to obtain a specific change of operator license from the Department of Health before taking over management. The bill mandates that applicants submit detailed financial disclosures, provide a bond equal to $10,000 per licensed bed for five years, and demonstrate at least five years of relevant administrative experience. It also establishes grounds for denying applications if the new owner has a history of facility closures, bankruptcies, or regulatory violations within the past five years. Operators who fail to comply with these reporting requirements or submit fraudulent information face daily civil penalties and potential license revocation.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania House Bill 2752 amends state criminal law to mandate the seizure of assets from individuals convicted of human trafficking offenses. The bill requires courts to order the forfeiture of any property used in the crime or derived from its proceeds, ensuring these assets are transferred to local district attorneys or the state Attorney General for sale. A key provision establishes that funds recovered through this process must be prioritized for victim restitution before being distributed to law enforcement agencies or other government bodies. This legislation directly affects convicted traffickers by expanding the scope of their financial penalties and aims to ensure victims receive compensation from the illicit gains of the offenders.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania House Bill 2748 significantly expands the state's employer child care contribution tax credit for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. The bill increases the maximum amount of employee contributions that count toward the credit from $500 to $10,000 per employee and raises the credit rate from 30% to 100% of those qualifying contributions. To manage funding, the legislation caps total annual credits at $10 million and includes a proration mechanism that proportionally reduces individual claims if the total demand exceeds this limit.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania House Bill 2739 amends state public utility laws to standardize how depreciation is calculated for rate-setting purposes. The bill requires all public utilities to use the Average Life Group depreciation procedure when filing for voluntary rate changes, prohibiting them from proposing alternative methods. It also restricts the Public Utility Commission's authority by preventing it from substituting different depreciation procedures or adjusting expenses in ways that effectively change the calculation method. Instead, the commission's review is limited to verifying that the required procedure was used and determining if the inputs and assumptions are reasonable.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania House Bill 2740 amends state public utility laws to mandate that the Public Utility Commission use a fixed hypothetical capital structure of 50 percent equity and 50 percent debt when calculating rates for electric and gas distribution companies. The bill strictly prohibits regulators from considering a utility's actual financial leverage or the capital structures of its parent companies during rate-setting proceedings. While utilities must still use their actual cost of long-term debt if it was incurred prudently, they are not required to maintain the hypothetical 50-50 balance in their real-world finances. These new rules will apply to all base rate cases filed after the act takes effect, which is set for 60 days after its enactment.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania House Bill 2734 requires health insurance companies to cover FDA-approved diagnostic tests and treatments that slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The mandate applies to insurers offering individual or group health policies in the state, with a compliance deadline of January 1, 2028, unless federal law preempts the requirement. The bill explicitly prohibits insurers from using step therapy for these specific treatments, meaning patients cannot be forced to try other medications first before receiving coverage for approved Alzheimer's therapies.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution formally honors the memory of Andrew James Carn, a former state representative from Philadelphia County who passed away in July 2026. The text details his legislative service from 1982 to 2000, highlighting his work on neighborhood revitalization, youth development, and economic opportunities for African-American entrepreneurs. It also recognizes his post-legislative roles as a videographer and community leader. The resolution directs that a copy of the document be sent to Mr. Carn's family as a gesture of condolence and appreciation for his public service.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania House Bill 2728 amends state corporate law to prohibit business corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies from directly or indirectly engaging in election activity or ballot question activity. The bill revokes existing general powers granted to these entities and re-grants them with specific exclusions for political spending, defining such activities as paying or contributing money to support or oppose candidates, political parties, or ballot measures. Any language in a corporate charter that purports to authorize this political activity is declared void, and any such activity conducted by an entity is considered ultra vires and legally invalid. Entities that violate these provisions face the automatic forfeiture of their charter privileges, including limited liability and perpetual duration, until they fully disgorge funds and certify future compliance. The Attorney General is authorized to pursue civil actions for injunctive relief and enforcement against non-compliant entities.

Maddy summaryThis bill legalizes prediction markets in Pennsylvania by adding a new chapter to the state's amusement laws that defines how these speculative platforms must operate. It directly affects the companies that build and run these platforms, as well as the individuals who wish to place bets on the outcomes of future events. Key provisions include setting a minimum age of 21 for participants, banning markets related to deaths or assassinations, and prohibiting anyone involved in gambling from acting as a market maker or sharing in the platform's revenue. The legislation also establishes rules to prevent insider trading and market manipulation, while giving the state board authority to create specific regulations and impose civil penalties for violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's 1803 laws to regulate commercial pilots operating in the Delaware Bay and River. It requires individuals wishing to work as pilots to apply for a license from the Navigation Commission, which will evaluate their skills and issue permits based on the size of vessels they can safely navigate. The legislation establishes a six-tiered licensing system where each class corresponds to a specific maximum draft of vessels, ranging from deep-draft ships to smaller boats. Anyone attempting to pilot a vessel larger than one hundred tons without a valid license faces civil penalties and potential jail time. These rules will become effective 60 days after the bill is enacted.