Rep. Chris Rabb

Maddy summaryHB 1880 amends Pennsylvania's criminal code to clarify the offense of impersonating a public servant and to create a specific exception for federal immigration officials. The bill states that federal immigration officials do not commit a crime under Pennsylvania law when concealing their identity while performing official immigration enforcement duties. This provision prevents state laws on impersonation and disorderly conduct from being applied to federal officials during such activities. The bill also adds further detail to the impersonation statute to make it clearer for law enforcement.

Maddy summaryHR 99 directs Pennsylvania's Joint State Government Commission to create a bipartisan task force to study the state's criminal justice codes. The task force will examine the Crimes Code, Judicial Code, Sentencing Code, and related statutes to identify redundant offenses, inconsistent sentencing grades, outdated language, and gaps in criminal liability. It will focus on provisions that impose imprisonment or collateral consequences, aiming to recommend updates to modernize the codes. The task force must report findings and recommendations to the legislature within two years. This is a procedural resolution, not a law changing penalties.

Maddy summaryHB 783 amends Pennsylvania's consumer protection law to specifically prohibit deceptive environmental marketing claims and misleading "net zero" assertions by businesses. It defines key terms like "paltering" (truthful statements creating false impressions) and "reputational advertising" (highlighting environmental actions without connection to sales), and bans claims that lack clear scope identification, rely excessively on offsets, or lack substantiation. The bill allows consumers to sue for deceptive environmental claims without proving personal financial loss, with potential damages up to three times actual harm plus attorney fees. This directly affects businesses marketing products or services with environmental claims, requiring greater transparency in their advertising, labeling, and promotional materials.

Maddy summaryHB 1629 requires Pennsylvania public employers to create safety plans protecting outdoor public workers, including sanitation staff, crossing guards, utility workers, and park maintenance crews. It mandates risk assessments, quarterly incident reviews, and mandatory violence prevention training within 30 days of hire - covering de-escalation, reporting, and legal rights - refreshed every two years. Employers must establish confidential incident reporting systems, provide paid leave for recovery after violent incidents, and offer counseling or legal support. The bill also requires data collection on workplace violence and creates enforcement mechanisms, including fines for non-compliance and protections against retaliation for reporting.

Maddy summaryHB 1580 requires employers to implement specific heat safety measures, including providing cooling breaks and access to water, to protect employees working in conditions causing heat stress. It directly affects workers in outdoor and high-heat environments, such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. The bill establishes a new Heat Protection Enforcement Fund to support Department of Labor and Industry oversight and imposes penalties for non-compliance. Key provisions mandate employer action plans, define heat illness prevention protocols, and assign enforcement duties to the Department of Labor and Industry.

Maddy summaryHB 1802 requires all health insurance policies issued in Pennsylvania to cover FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines with no cost-sharing for enrollees. This applies to insurers offering policies covering medical care (excluding accident-only, dental, or Medicare supplement plans), and mandates that government programs like Medicaid must also provide this coverage without deductibles, copays, or coinsurance. The bill defines "cost-sharing" to exclude premiums but includes standard out-of-pocket expenses, ensuring vaccines remain fully covered. It takes immediate effect and prevents insurers from reducing or eliminating this coverage for existing policies. This directly affects Pennsylvania residents with health insurance and the insurers providing those plans.

Maddy summaryHB 1801 amends Pennsylvania's criminal code to update requirements for medical consultation and informed consent in abortion procedures. It directly affects healthcare providers performing abortions and patients seeking the procedure by mandating specific medical information be discussed during the consent process. The key provision requires providers to offer detailed, non-coercive information about the medical aspects of abortion, including risks, alternatives, and available resources, to ensure patients make informed decisions. This bill modifies existing informed consent standards under Title 18 of Pennsylvania law, focusing on clarifying provider obligations. The bill was referred to the Health committee on August 14, 2025, and remains pending further action.

Maddy summaryHB 1466 requires mortgage lenders in Pennsylvania to provide mandatory housing counseling to applicants before processing reverse mortgage loans. Specifically, licensees must arrange in-person, phone, or video counseling from a HUD-approved agency, covering reverse mortgage details and alternatives, and issue a certificate documenting the session. This applies to all applicants for reverse mortgages - loans secured by home equity that don’t require repayment until later - and mandates lenders to keep counseling records for the loan’s duration. The bill directly affects mortgage lenders and reverse mortgage applicants, aiming to improve consumer understanding of this complex financial product.

Maddy summaryHB 1433 amends Pennsylvania's Funeral Director Law to update requirements for board inspectors. It reduces the required experience for inspectors from ten to five years and specifies they must be licensed funeral directors actively practicing. The bill grants inspectors authority to enter funeral homes for inspections, investigate complaints, and serve board documents. This directly affects the State Board of Funeral Directors and funeral homes operating in Pennsylvania, changing how the board oversees compliance with licensing regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 1599 requires Pennsylvania electric distribution companies to join regional electricity grid operators (regional transmission organizations, or RTOs). It mandates that these companies submit annual reports by February 1st detailing all votes they cast or had affiliates cast at RTO meetings during the previous year. The reports must include a 20-100 word explanation of how each vote serves the public interest. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment, aiming to increase transparency in utility decision-making within regional grid management.