Rep. Joe D'Orsie

Maddy summaryHR 346 is a resolution (not a law) urging Pennsylvania's Department of State to cooperate with federal authorities, specifically the U.S. Department of Justice, regarding voter registration checks. It directly targets state election officials, requiring them to share information to prevent noncitizen voter registration as part of federal election integrity efforts. The resolution seeks to compel state-level compliance with federal requests but does not create new legal requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 335 is a resolution honoring U.S. Army Air Forces Warrant Officer William J. McMichael. It expresses condolences to his family and commends with gratitude the recovery and return of his remains. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new policies or affect any specific group. The resolution was adopted by the House on October 8, 2025, and later laid on the table.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Warrant Officer William J. McMichael's service in the U.S. Army Air Forces, expresses condolences to his family, and commends the return of his remains. It directly affects his family and the public through symbolic recognition of his military legacy. As a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill), it does not create new laws or alter regulations. The bill is currently on the uncontested calendar for potential passage.

Maddy summaryHR 281 is a procedural resolution that forces the House Committee on Education to stop considering Senate Bill 9. It discharges the committee after 15 legislative days (since May 7, 2025) passed without the committee reporting the bill to the full House. This resolution does not change the content of Senate Bill 9; it only allows the full House to vote on the bill directly. The resolution itself is purely procedural and does not affect any policy or specific group of people.

Maddy summaryHB 1867 would amend Pennsylvania's criminal code to prohibit courts from issuing extreme risk protective orders (ERPOs), which are court orders temporarily removing firearms from individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others. This bill directly affects individuals who might be subject to such orders, as well as law enforcement and courts that currently use ERPOs under existing state law. The key provision would eliminate the legal mechanism for ERPOs in Pennsylvania, preventing judges from issuing these orders even when requested by law enforcement or family members. The bill is currently in the Judiciary committee following its referral on September 17, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1763 aligns Pennsylvania's tax credit program with a federal tax credit for contributions to scholarship organizations. It requires scholarship organizations in Pennsylvania to verify their tax-exempt status, maintain separate accounts for scholarship funds, provide scholarships to at least 10 students from different schools, spend 90% of income on scholarships, and verify applicants' household income to ensure eligibility. Organizations must submit compliance documentation by June 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, with the state department confirming their eligibility for the federal tax credit. This directly affects scholarship organizations seeking to participate in the federal tax credit program, ensuring they meet federal requirements to allow donors to claim tax benefits.

Maddy summaryHB 1682 amends Pennsylvania's 1929 Administrative Code to require that if the state budget (general appropriation bill) isn't passed by June 30 for the next fiscal year, compensation for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and members of the General Assembly is suspended until the budget is enacted. Once the budget passes, the suspended pay is paid retroactively starting July 1. This procedural bill directly affects state executive and legislative leaders by linking their pay to the timely passage of the annual budget. It does not change substantive policy but establishes a specific financial consequence for budget delays.

Maddy summaryHB 355 amends Pennsylvania's criminal code to strengthen protections for minors by updating the offenses of "corruption of minors" and "unlawful contact with minor." The bill specifically targets adults who exploit or sexually exploit minors through interactions like grooming or inappropriate contact, making these acts clearer and more severe under state law. It directly affects minors (ages 12-17) and adults who engage in prohibited conduct with them, including online interactions. The law increases penalties for these offenses by clarifying prohibited behaviors and strengthening sentencing guidelines, now effective as Act No. 5 of 2025.

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 1598 amends Pennsylvania's Regulatory Review Act to clarify and strengthen oversight of agency rules. It defines "economically significant regulations" as those costing over $1 million annually to the state, local governments, or private sector, requiring agencies to include detailed cost estimates in regulatory proposals. The bill mandates agencies submit these cost analyses (prepared by the Independent Fiscal Office) with all new rules and adds a 14-day review window for committees if they object to economically significant regulations. This ensures greater transparency and legislative input before major rules take effect.