Rep. La'Tasha Mayes

Maddy summaryHB 1805 would freeze penalties, fines, and fees for taxpayers using deferred payment or installment plans under Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code of 1971. This means no additional charges would accrue on state tax balances paid through these arrangements during the freeze period. The bill directly affects individuals and businesses that have set up installment or deferred payment agreements for their Pennsylvania tax obligations. It modifies the existing tax code to temporarily halt extra fees without altering the underlying tax amounts owed.

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 1790 establishes a grant program to provide financial assistance to students training to become licensed clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will administer the program, managing applications and disbursements of funds. This bill amends the state's Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act to create this new funding opportunity. The program directly benefits students in these mental health professions by helping offset education costs.

Maddy summaryHB 1785 amends Pennsylvania's Workers' Compensation Act to expand coverage for certain cancers diagnosed in workers. It directly affects employees who develop cancer linked to job-related exposures, such as hazardous chemicals or radiation, that were previously not covered under the act. The key provision adds specific cancers to the list of occupational illnesses eligible for compensation, removing the need for workers to prove direct causation beyond standard workplace hazards. The bill is currently pending in the Labor & Industry committee after being referred on August 10, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 247 is a symbolic resolution designating June 2025 as "Golf Tourism Month" in Pennsylvania. It directly recognizes and promotes Pennsylvania's golf tourism industry during that month without creating new laws or allocating funds. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment by the state legislature to highlight the economic and recreational value of golf tourism. As a procedural resolution, it does not impose obligations or change existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution designates June 2025 as "Caribbean-American Heritage Month" to honor the contributions of Caribbean Americans to Pennsylvania and the nation. It has no legal effect beyond symbolic recognition, as it is a procedural resolution rather than a law. The measure follows similar past proclamations but does not create new policies or obligations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to study whether current continuing medical education requirements adequately prepare healthcare providers to address women's health issues, specifically perimenopause and menopause. It examines existing training standards for providers and their readiness to care for patients experiencing these conditions. The study focuses on concrete education requirements, not on changing laws or policies. This resolution affects healthcare providers who require continuing education, but it does not enact new requirements itself. The Commission will conduct this study as the next step.

Maddy summaryHB 1774 modifies Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to allow the Department of Revenue to review refund requests for overpaid taxes submitted more than three years after payment. It directly affects taxpayers who paid excess taxes years ago and seek refunds beyond the standard three-year window. The key provision grants the Department discretion to approve refunds for "the number of years of overpayment as the department deems necessary." This changes the process by giving the Department authority to grant refunds for older overpayments, rather than automatically denying them after three years. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution designating July 26, 2025, as "Americans with Disabilities Act Day" within Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the anniversary of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through a symbolic observance. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvania residents by designating a specific day for community recognition of the ADA's impact. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding legal effect and is referred to the Human Services committee for consideration.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include specific details about the provisions, changes, or effects of HB 1771. While the bill title indicates it amends Pennsylvania's judicial procedures related to rights, definitions, pretrial motions, and awards, the summary cannot describe concrete policy changes or who it affects without additional legislative text or explanatory materials. The recent referral to the Judiciary committee is noted, but no substantive content is provided. A complete summary requires access to the bill's full text or committee reports.