Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1469 amends the Health Care Facilities Act to establish requirements for hospital price transparency. It mandates that hospitals publish a comprehensive list of their standard charges for all items and services on their public websites in a readable digital format. This list must include gross charges, discounted cash prices, and various negotiated rates with third-party payors. The bill also provides for a prohibition on debt collection action against patients by hospitals that do not comply with these requirements, aiming to give patients clearer access to pricing information.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code to clarify bonding requirements for township contracts. It requires successful bidders to provide a performance bond or equivalent financial guarantee within 20 days of contract award, with the amount set between 10% and 100% of the contract value. If the bond isn't provided within that timeframe, the contract becomes void. The change directly affects second-class townships when awarding construction or service contracts.

Maddy summaryHR 225 is a resolution that officially designates May 13, 2025, as "Cancer Action Day" in Pennsylvania. It aims to raise awareness about the impact of cancer on Pennsylvanians and encourages the advancement of legislation supporting cancer prevention, detection, and treatment across the Commonwealth.

Maddy summaryHB 1200 establishes a comprehensive framework for the regulation and treatment of cannabis in Pennsylvania. It creates state-run Pennsylvania Cannabis Stores for sales and a licensing system for private cannabis businesses, including cultivators, processors, and transporters. The bill also provides for the expungement of certain past cannabis convictions and includes provisions for social and economic equity initiatives. It establishes a cannabis excise tax, dedicating revenue to funds for community reinvestment and substance use disorder prevention, and assigns oversight duties to state agencies like the Liquor Control Board.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 2025 as "Menstrual Health Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It symbolically recognizes the importance of menstrual health, highlighting issues like limited access to education and hygiene products, stigma, and health disparities affecting women and girls. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or requirements; it is a formal acknowledgment by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to raise awareness about these issues. It directly affects Pennsylvanians by designating a month for community education and discussion around menstrual health.

Maddy summaryHB 1195 amends Pennsylvania law to clarify how vacancies in borough council seats are filled. It requires borough councils to fill vacancies within 30 days; if they fail, a special vacancy board (composed of council members excluding the mayor plus one appointed resident) must fill the seat within 15 additional days. If the board fails, the chair must petition the court to appoint a qualified resident to serve until the next municipal election. The bill also allows residents to petition the court directly with 15 signatures if more than half the council seats are vacant. This affects all Pennsylvania boroughs and their residents by streamlining the process for filling council vacancies.

Maddy summaryHR 217 is a resolution that formally recognizes May 7, 2025, as "Philadelphia Eagles Day at the Capitol" in Pennsylvania. It also honors the 2024 Philadelphia Eagles for their victory as the Super Bowl LIX Champions.

Maddy summaryHB 1185 amends Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code to clarify protections for township officers and streamline township manager roles. It adds that township officers cannot face financial penalties ("surcharge") if they relied in good faith on a written solicitor opinion or a publicly recorded meeting opinion - unless duress or collusion occurred. The bill also revises rules for township managers, allowing boards to appoint individuals or entities (like corporations) for up to two years via binding agreements, while clarifying that managers and their staff are subject to public ethics rules. These changes directly affect township auditors, solicitors, and managers in second-class townships across Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 197 is a commemorative resolution that recognizes and honors the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. It acknowledges their more than a century of commitment to social activism, academic excellence, and civic engagement in the Commonwealth, specifically on the occasion of "Delta Day" at the State Capitol.

Maddy summaryHB 1374 changes Pennsylvania's fee structure for birth records issued by the Department of Health. It requires the Department to provide one free certified copy of a birth record to anyone born in Pennsylvania upon request, and allows a second copy within the same four-year period at no cost. For any additional certified copies requested during that four-year window, the Department must charge a $20 fee. This policy directly affects Pennsylvania residents seeking birth records for personal, medical, or legal purposes. The bill amends the 1929 Administrative Code to implement this fee structure.