Rep. Andrew Kuzma

Maddy summaryHB 1632 requires Pennsylvania teachers to complete a new human trafficking awareness training as part of their continuing education requirements starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The training, developed by the Department of Education with input from the Attorney General's office and human trafficking organizations, covers federal/state laws, victim identification methods, risk factors, and reporting resources like the state hotline. It must be at least one hour long, available online, and counts toward teachers' existing professional development credits. The bill directly affects all professional educators in Pennsylvania who need continuing education under current certification rules.

Maddy summaryHB 1511 creates the Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Program within Pennsylvania's Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The bill requires the Commission to establish this program, which provides funding and guidance for law enforcement agencies to use technology like digital forensics and data analysis to solve violent crimes more effectively. It directly affects Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies handling violent incidents by mandating new reporting requirements and resource allocation for technology-driven investigations. The program aims to improve clearance rates for violent crimes through standardized, tech-enhanced investigative methods.

Maddy summaryHB 191 updates Pennsylvania's school safety requirements by replacing outdated rules about CPR and defibrillator training. It repeals old teacher certification requirements for CPR instruction and school health service rules about automatic external defibrillators (AEDs). The bill now mandates new CPR and AED training for school staff, sets specific standards for AED availability and placement in schools, and establishes an official AED program. This directly affects public schools, teachers, and school health personnel by requiring updated emergency response protocols. The bill focuses on modernizing school health safety procedures rather than changing other aspects of education.

Maddy summaryHB 1084 amends Pennsylvania's fee structure for corporate filings under Title 15, specifically adjusting the corporation bureau's fee schedule for business registrations and UCC filings. It directly exempts volunteer fire companies from paying certain fees and from solicitation requirements typically applied to new corporations. The bill streamlines administrative processes for these organizations by removing financial barriers related to incorporation and business filings. This change applies to all volunteer fire companies operating within Pennsylvania under the state's corporate statutes.

Maddy summaryHB 1601 amends Pennsylvania's Regulatory Review Act to update procedures for reviewing state agency regulations. It requires a concurrent resolution (approval from both legislative chambers) for regulations deemed economically significant and establishes clear processes for reviewing disapproved regulations or those considered "withdrawn." The bill also clarifies definitions and procedures for handling proposed, final, and omitted regulations during the review process. This directly affects state agencies creating regulations and the legislature responsible for oversight.

Maddy summaryHB 1595 removes Pennsylvania's state-specific regulations for heavy-duty diesel vehicle emissions (25 Pa. Code Ch. 126 Subch. E) and replaces them with federal standards. It directly affects heavy-duty diesel vehicle owners, operators, and manufacturers in Pennsylvania who previously had to comply with the state's emissions control program. The bill's key mechanism is the immediate abrogation of Pennsylvania's program, making federal emissions standards the only applicable requirement for these vehicles in the state. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 166 is a symbolic resolution that urges the U.S. Congress to maintain support for Taiwan and formally recognizes the existing friendship between Pennsylvania and Taiwan. It does not create new laws or alter policies but expresses legislative support through a formal statement. The resolution was adopted by the Pennsylvania legislature on June 3, 2025, after committee review. It directly affects Pennsylvania's official stance on U.S.-Taiwan relations but has no binding effect on federal legislation or international policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1536 modifies Pennsylvania's Public School Code to create new certification flexibility for career and technical education (CTE) administrators. It allows educators with a superintendent's letter of eligibility to become CTE directors if they have at least three years of relevant experience in CTE schools or districts and complete approved graduate-level training in CTE administration. The bill specifically prohibits the Department of Education from requiring a minimum time or percentage of duties dedicated to CTE supervision. This directly affects school districts seeking to hire CTE directors who may not hold traditional administrative certifications, streamlining their path to leadership roles in CTE programs.

Maddy summaryHB 808 amends Pennsylvania's judicial code to remove time limits for filing certain legal actions. It specifically targets statutes of limitations within Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), effectively allowing lawsuits to be filed without time restrictions in affected cases. The bill would directly impact individuals or entities involved in civil or legal proceedings where time limits would otherwise prevent claims. As a procedural change to court procedures, it focuses on altering legal timing rules rather than creating new programs or affecting specific groups by name. The bill was referred to the Judiciary committee but was laid on the table in June 2025, indicating it did not advance further.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific segment of Pennsylvania Route 51 (from Segment 0280/Offset 0000 to Segment 0300/Offset 0570 in Whitehall Borough, Allegheny County) as the "Hon. Raymond T. Book Memorial Highway." It honors Raymond T. Book, a former Whitehall Borough Council member and Pennsylvania House representative (1982-1988), who served in WWII, worked in real estate, and volunteered with Jefferson Hospital. The bill requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs naming the highway. It has no policy impact beyond the commemorative naming and is currently pending in the Transportation committee.