Rep. Andrew Kuzma

Maddy summaryHB 158, the "Fairness in Women's Sports Act," requires public schools and colleges in Pennsylvania to explicitly designate athletic teams as male, female, or coed based on biological sex. It prohibits teams designated for females from allowing male students to participate and allows students who face denied opportunities or harm due to violations to sue for damages. Schools can also sue entities that punish them for following the law. The bill applies directly to all public school districts, colleges, and athletic programs covered under Pennsylvania's Public School Code.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution designates September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day" within the state. The measure honors families of military service members who died in the line of duty, acknowledging the grief and sacrifice experienced by parents, siblings, and children. By setting a specific date, the bill aims to create an official day of recognition for these families, following the national tradition established by Congress and the White House.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution designates September 18, 2026, as "U.S. Air Force Birthday" within the state. The measure is a symbolic gesture that formally recognizes the anniversary of the Air Force's establishment as an independent military branch in 1947. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change any existing policies. The bill directly affects the Pennsylvania House of Representatives by adding a commemorative designation to the state record.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates a day to commemorate America's 250th birthday by highlighting the nation's historical connection to religious principles and the Bible. The document details various historical events, such as early prayers at Jamestown and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, to illustrate a tradition of faith in American governance. It serves as a commemorative measure rather than a law that changes policy or imposes new requirements on citizens or officials.

Maddy summaryHB 2219 prohibits the use of devices that obscure or alter license plates on vehicles, including manual or electronic "flipping" devices and tinted covers. It specifically bans devices designed to hide plates from view, switch between plates, or interfere with traffic enforcement systems like red light cameras and electronic toll systems. Violating this law carries a $2,000 fine for possession, operation, or distribution of such devices. The bill directly affects drivers who use these devices to avoid traffic enforcement or tolls, and it prevents double-charging for the same offense under related vehicle registration laws. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania turnpike laws to restrict the use of text messages for notifying drivers about unpaid tolls. It specifically prohibits the turnpike commission and its agents from sending texts regarding unpaid charges, payment links, or potential enforcement actions like license suspensions. Exceptions are made for messages from third-party collection agencies and for drivers who have explicitly opted in to receive texts or who use an official mobile app. The changes take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs Pennsylvania state licensing boards to create rules governing how licensed professionals use artificial intelligence in their practice. It requires these boards to establish guidelines on when AI can be used, the level of human review needed for AI-generated work, and the obligation to inform clients if AI is used to create services or advice. The legislation also mandates that clients have the option to communicate directly with a human professional rather than solely through an AI system. By defining AI and generative AI within state law, the bill ensures that professional standards, ethical duties, and confidentiality rules remain clear even when technology is involved.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Pennsylvania state agencies from using text messages to collect unpaid fines, fees, or tolls or to notify individuals about such charges. It defines a text-based communication as any written message sent on a mobile device, explicitly excluding standard email. The law applies to all Commonwealth agencies as currently defined by state statute and will become effective 60 days after passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Pennsylvania distributes fees collected from unconventional gas wells, specifically directing 25% of those funds to a state account for bridge improvements. The legislation allows counties and municipalities to use these monies to repair or upgrade bridges regardless of whether they qualify for federal funding assistance. Additionally, it permits larger counties to allocate these funds toward improving bridges owned by public transportation authorities. The changes take effect 60 days after the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryHB 75 amends Pennsylvania's Osteopathic Medical Practice Act to update the definition of "primary supervising physician" to include medical doctors (MDs) licensed by the State Board of Medicine, alongside osteopathic physicians (DOs). This change allows physician assistants to have either an MD or a DO as their primary supervising physician under a written agreement, expanding oversight options beyond current restrictions. The amendment takes effect 60 days after enactment and does not alter other provisions of the law.