Rep. La'Tasha Mayes

Maddy summaryHB 1230 amends Pennsylvania's Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act to require that all members of the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers have resided in Pennsylvania for at least two years prior to appointment. This change directly affects the board's membership selection process, which oversees the certification of real estate appraisers. The bill does not alter the board's composition (six appraisers, two evaluators, and two public members) but adds the residency requirement and clarifies that a member can serve as both an appraiser and evaluator if their appointment specifies the role. The amendment takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 1226 amends Pennsylvania's Massage Therapy Law (2008) by adding a citizenship requirement for members of the State Board of Massage Therapy. The bill changes Section 3(a) to specify that board members must be "citizens of the United States" in addition to being Pennsylvania residents for at least five years. This procedural update modifies the eligibility criteria for the 11-member board that oversees massage therapy licensure and discipline. The change directly affects who can serve on the board but does not alter licensing fees, practice standards, or disciplinary procedures. The bill requires board members to meet this new citizenship requirement upon appointment.

Maddy summaryHB 1227 amends Pennsylvania's Crane Operator Licensure Act to change the term limits for members of the State Board of Crane Operators. It adds a provision stating that professional and public board members "shall not be eligible to hold more than two consecutive terms," and clarifies that members must be "citizens of the United States and residents of this Commonwealth." This bill directly affects the appointment and tenure of individuals serving on the board, which oversees crane operator licensing. The changes are procedural, not substantive, and do not alter licensing requirements, fees, or safety standards for crane operators.

Maddy summaryHB 1228 amends Pennsylvania's Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law to update the composition of the State Registration Board that oversees professional licensing. The bill specifies that the board must include five licensed engineers (with no more than two representing any single engineering discipline), two licensed land surveyors, and two licensed geologists, all meeting minimum experience and residency requirements. It also requires three public members appointed by the Governor to serve alongside these professionals. This change affects how board members are selected but does not alter the licensing standards for engineers, surveyors, or geologists.

Maddy summaryHB 1232 amends Pennsylvania's Professional Psychologists Practice Act to change the composition of the State Board of Psychology. The bill specifies that the board must include nine members: eight appointed by the Governor (with Senate approval), comprising two public representatives and six licensed psychologists representing diverse practice areas, plus the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs as the ninth member. This change clarifies the qualifications and appointment structure for board members. The amendment aims to ensure balanced representation from both the public and the psychology profession in regulating the field.

Maddy summaryHB 1231 amends Pennsylvania's 1987 Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act to revise the composition of the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors. The bill specifies that the 13-member board must include exactly five licensed social workers (with at least one being a clinical social worker), two licensed marriage and family therapists, two licensed professional counselors, one member who rotates between marriage/family therapy and counseling roles, two public members, and the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs. This change directly affects the licensing oversight board and the professionals regulated under this law, including social workers, marriage therapists, and counselors seeking or maintaining licensure in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryHB 409 amends Pennsylvania's Patient Test Result Information Act to require healthcare providers to give patients written notice at the time of diagnostic imaging services (like X-rays, MRIs, and ultrasounds) about how to access their results, including online portals or mail (with a possible fee for mailing). It also mandates a follow-up notice within 20 days if a significant abnormality is found, including details like the test date and ordering doctor's name, unless exceptions apply. Exceptions include routine obstetrical ultrasounds, inpatient or emergency care, diagnostic radiographs (X-rays), and patients with chronic conditions who were previously notified. This bill directly affects patients receiving diagnostic imaging and the healthcare facilities performing these services.

Maddy summaryHB 1245 requires Pennsylvania's Department of Health to partner with healthcare providers - including obstetricians, gynecologists, urologists, and community health centers - to educate individuals about pelvic floor dysfunction and related conditions. The Department must create and distribute accessible informational materials (both online and in print) to people identified by healthcare providers as experiencing or at risk for these conditions, with specific focus on postpartum women. These materials must cover symptoms, treatments, biological processes, and include a recommendation for postpartum pelvic floor assessments. The bill adds this educational duty to the Department's existing responsibilities under the 1929 Administrative Code, without altering current healthcare services or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1246 requires Pennsylvania public and charter schools to maintain indoor temperatures between 68°F and 79°F in occupied areas to support learning. If temperatures fall below 63°F or exceed 89°F, schools must relocate students/staff within two hours and report the incident to the Department of Environmental Protection within 24 hours. Schools with more than four such relocations in a year will face inspections to ensure compliance with indoor air quality standards. The bill also mandates reviewing short-term fixes (like portable heaters) and long-term solutions (like upgraded heating systems) for extreme temperatures. This applies to all school districts, charter schools, and career technical schools operating in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryHB 1266 requires Pennsylvania hospitals to publicly post detailed pricing information for standard medical services on their websites within six months of the law taking effect. Hospitals must list the full price (gross charge), negotiated prices for each insurance company (with the insurer's name), the minimum and maximum negotiated prices across all insurers, and the cash price for self-pay patients, along with service descriptions and standard billing codes. This transparency requirement applies to all hospitals and hospital systems in Pennsylvania and mandates ongoing disclosure even if federal pricing rules are repealed or no longer enforced.