Rep. Andrew Kuzma

Co-sponsor HB 2290

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of June 23, 1993 (P.L.128, No.29), known as the Plain Language Consumer Contract Act, further providing for definitions and providing for enforceability of standardized terms in form contracts.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Plain Language Consumer Contract Act to clarify definitions and strengthen protections for consumers signing standardized form contracts. It establishes that specific terms in these contracts are unenforceable if they would materially alter a consumer's legal rights or obligations, such as waiving intellectual property rights, limiting liability, or forcing exclusive use of a merchant's services. Courts will evaluate factors like consumer awareness and the nature of the transaction to determine if a term is unfair, while also noting that simply signing a document does not prove a consumer understood these standardized clauses. The changes apply to all new consumer contracts in the state, whether signed on paper or electronically, taking effect 60 days after enactment.

In committee May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2276

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in inheritance tax, further providing for imposition of tax.

Maddy summaryHB 2276 amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to impose an inheritance tax on property transfers exceeding $100,000. The bill directs that any transfer above this threshold be taxed according to the rates established in the existing code. This change directly affects individuals who receive inheritances larger than the $100,000 exemption limit. The legislation is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

In committee May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2228

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to criminal proceedings, providing for citizenship status of criminal defendants.

In committee Apr 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2224

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act providing for the establishment of first-time home buyer savings accounts for first-time home buyers in this Commonwealth.

In committee Apr 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2179

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income.

In committee Apr 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 377

Passed · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution recognizing the week of April 14 through 20, 2024, as "Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania.

Passed Apr 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2217

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in proceedings prior to petition to adopt, further providing for grounds for involuntary termination.

In committee Apr 16, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2143

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in computer offenses, providing for liability for Internet publishers and distributors of material harmful to minors; and making an editorial change.

In committee Apr 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2194

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for lost, stolen, damaged or illegible registration plate.

In committee Apr 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1678

Passed · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Titles 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general administration, providing for earned vocational training and education credit; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power and for short sentence parole; and, in powers and duties, further providing for consideration of criminal convictions.

Passed Apr 5, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track