Rep. Chris Rabb

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a grant program to provide free menstrual products (such as pads and tampons) in Pennsylvania public schools. Schools with 25% or more students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch programs can apply for grants to purchase these products and install dispensers or disposal units. Recipients must report annual spending on products and dispenser maintenance to the state. The program is funded by a state appropriation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Maddy summaryHB 1065 creates a new felony offense for selling unmarked firearm components in Pennsylvania. It specifically targets the sale of firearm frames/receivers, silencer frames, split/modular frames, or partially complete frames without serial numbers registered to a federal firearms licensee. The bill defines "privately made firearm" as one assembled by non-licensed individuals without federal serial markings. This law directly affects sellers of homemade or unlicensed firearm parts, making such sales a third-degree felony. It does not change laws regarding firearm ownership or purchase, only penalizing the sale of unmarked components.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a three-year pilot program (starting 2026-2027) within Pennsylvania public schools to teach students about the political, economic, and social contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals. School districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools may apply to participate by submitting proposals to the Department of Education by May 15, 2026. The Department must develop guidelines by March 15, 2026 in consultation with LGBTQ+ organizations and prioritize curricula from groups with at least 50% LGBTQ+ leadership. Participating schools must submit annual reports on implementation, and the Department will contract an independent evaluation to assess the program's effectiveness, with results published online.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) passed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. It formally recognizes the observance of Ramadan (March 1-30, 2025) and Eid al-Fitr, a significant religious period for Muslims involving fasting, reflection, and community celebration. The resolution has no legal effect or impact on laws, policies, or individuals - it simply acknowledges the Muslim community’s religious observance. As a symbolic gesture, it does not impose requirements or alter rights.

Maddy summaryHB 877 modifies Pennsylvania's Job Enhancement Act to create financial support for businesses significantly harmed by the January 31, 2025, air ambulance crash in Philadelphia. It establishes two programs: grants to community groups for technical assistance and training to affected businesses, and loans to those groups to fund direct loans to impacted businesses. The bill requires the administering authority to report to legislative committees within 180 days of implementation, detailing funds used and businesses served. Additionally, it mandates a study on best practices for small business recovery after emergencies, to be completed within 180 days. The programs expire five years after the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 618, the Health Insurance Access Protection Act, prohibits health insurers from denying coverage or charging higher premiums based on a person's health condition, including preexisting conditions. This law applies to both individual and group health insurance policies, protecting enrollees and their dependents from discrimination in enrollment or pricing. The Insurance Department and Commissioner are tasked with enforcing these rules, and the bill includes penalties for insurers that violate the prohibitions.

Maddy summaryHB 1009 requires auto insurers to notify Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation within 10 days of issuing new insurance policies specifically used as proof of financial responsibility. This directly affects insurers and drivers who need to meet the state's minimum coverage requirements for vehicle operation. The bill adds a new provision to vehicle law mandating this reporting, effective 60 days after enactment. It focuses on streamlining proof of financial responsibility verification without changing coverage requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1008 updates Pennsylvania's vehicle registration renewal process by requiring the state Department of Motor Vehicles to send renewal notices 60 days before expiration, plus weekly text or email reminders (if contact info is on file) until renewal is completed. It applies to all vehicle owners in Pennsylvania, with commercial vehicles additionally requiring self-certification of safety inspections during renewal. The bill specifies that failing to receive a notice does not excuse the owner from renewing registration on time. This procedural change aims to reduce expired registrations through clearer communication, effective 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 133 is a procedural resolution directing Pennsylvania's Joint State Government Commission to study problem-solving courts in the Commonwealth. It does not create new laws or directly affect individuals, but mandates a comprehensive analysis of existing courts (nearly 150 operate statewide). The study will examine court types, accreditation processes, case referrals, defendant demographics, funding comparisons to traditional courts, recidivism outcomes, and alignment with national best practices. The Commission must report findings on these key aspects by a specified deadline.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 17, 2025, as "Bayard Rustin Day" in Pennsylvania. It honors Bayard Rustin, a key organizer of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and a prominent civil rights leader who advocated for nonviolent activism, racial equality, and LGBTQ+ rights. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it is a ceremonial designation to recognize Rustin's historical contributions. It directly affects Pennsylvania residents through official recognition of this date in state government communications and public events.