Rep. Arvind Venkat

Maddy summaryHB 1645 protects licensed healthcare professionals in Pennsylvania from losing their licenses or facing disciplinary action for providing reproductive health care services, including abortion. The bill prohibits licensing boards from disciplining individuals who assist in such services, even if they were sanctioned in another state for the same work when it would have been legal in Pennsylvania. It defines "reproductive health care services" to include medical care related to pregnancy, contraception, and termination of pregnancy. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 194 is a symbolic resolution designating August 2025 as "National Wellness Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect specific groups; it serves only to recognize wellness awareness during that month. The resolution was referred to the Health Committee and later laid on the table, indicating it did not advance further in the legislative process. This type of resolution is purely commemorative with no policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates June 19, 2025, as "Korean-American Citizenship Day" in Pennsylvania to celebrate the first naturalization of a Korean-American citizen in 1890. It is a symbolic recognition with no policy changes, funding, or direct impact on laws or regulations. The resolution serves as a commemorative gesture for Pennsylvania's Korean-American community and historical milestone.

Maddy summaryHB 846 amends Pennsylvania's Prevailing Wage Act to clarify job definitions, specify how prevailing wages are calculated for public construction projects, and detail the Labor Secretary's responsibilities. It directly affects construction workers, contractors, and state agencies managing public works by updating administrative processes. The bill makes technical changes to implementation without altering the core requirement that public projects pay local standard wages. These updates aim to improve consistency in applying the existing law across state-funded projects.

Maddy summaryHB 276 creates a permanent Employee Misclassification Working Group to coordinate state agencies addressing worker classification issues. The bill requires departments like Labor and Revenue to collaborate on identifying and resolving cases where employers wrongly classify workers as independent contractors. This working group will develop strategies to protect workers' access to benefits like unemployment insurance and workers' compensation. The law directly affects state agencies managing labor enforcement and workers' rights, aiming to improve interagency efficiency in tackling misclassification.

Maddy summaryHB 1622 would amend Pennsylvania's criminal code to allow civil lawsuits against firearm owners who fail to secure their guns properly, leading to loss or theft. This bill directly affects gun owners who do not take reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access or theft of their firearms. The key provision creates a legal pathway for victims of gun-related harm to seek compensation from the owner if the gun was lost or stolen due to inadequate security. The bill is currently pending in the Judiciary Committee after being referred on June 17, 2025, and has not yet been voted on or passed.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates June 16-22, 2025, as "Pollinator Week" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the importance of pollinators like bees and butterflies. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about pollinator conservation efforts within the state. It directly affects Pennsylvania residents by highlighting this annual observance through state communications and community activities.

Maddy summaryHB 1612 requires Pennsylvania firearm dealers to conduct background checks that include the federal terrorist screening database during gun sales. It adds individuals listed on this database to the existing list of people prohibited from purchasing firearms. The law updates background check procedures to mandate this check alongside criminal history, juvenile records, and mental health records, with dealers paying a $2 fee per check. The Pennsylvania State Police must provide immediate results during the transaction, either blocking the sale or issuing a unique approval number.

Maddy summaryHR 258 is a ceremonial resolution designating the week of June 16-22, 2025, as "Women in Law Enforcement Week" in Pennsylvania. It recognizes the contributions of women serving in law enforcement roles across the state. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or obligations - it is a symbolic observance to honor these professionals. It is currently referred to the Judiciary committee for review.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally designates June 2025 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic recognition by the state government. The resolution was adopted by the Pennsylvania legislature on June 11, 2025, following committee review. It directly affects Pennsylvania's official calendar and state communications, acknowledging LGBTQ+ contributions and history during that month.