Rep. Charity Krupa

Maddy summaryHB 1196 amends Pennsylvania's municipal authority laws to clarify procedures for incorporation, joining, withdrawing, and board governance. It requires authorities to notify counties within 10 days after receiving a certificate of incorporation, joining a joint authority, or withdrawing to allow counties to prepare for municipal elections. The bill also permits authorities to amend their articles to adjust board size, representation, and terms of office, while maintaining specific rules for board composition (e.g., requiring at least five members for single-municipality authorities or proportional representation for multi-municipality joint authorities). This directly affects municipalities forming or modifying joint authorities and the counties managing related election preparations.

Maddy summaryHB 1199 requires all bills and joint resolutions introduced in the Pennsylvania General Assembly to include a preamble clearly stating the original purpose of the legislation. This procedural change directly affects legislators, staff, and drafters who prepare new bills. The key provision mandates that every introduced bill must contain this concise purpose statement in its preamble, aiming to increase transparency about legislative intent. The bill is procedural in nature and does not address substantive policy issues.

Maddy summaryHB 1193 proposes a constitutional amendment to update voter qualifications in Pennsylvania. It would lower the voting age from 21 to 18, reduce residency requirements to 30 days for state and local election districts (from 90 and 60 days), and require government-issued ID for in-person voting and mail-in ballots (with signature matching). Voters must also register at least 30 days before an election, with registration requiring pre-confirmation of eligibility. The amendment must be approved by the General Assembly and then by voters in a statewide election.

Maddy summaryHB 1201 amends Pennsylvania's Milk Sanitation Law to allow dairy permit holders to sell raw milk and dairy products containing raw milk. It directly affects licensed dairy producers by removing a prior restriction under 7 Pa. Code § 59a.402(b), which had limited such sales. The bill adds a new provision requiring the Secretary of Agriculture to permit these sales, effective 60 days after enactment. This change specifically updates regulatory handling of raw milk products under existing dairy permits.

Maddy summaryHB 1190 amends Pennsylvania law to automatically classify veteran-owned small businesses as "small diverse businesses" under Title 51 (Military Affairs). This change eliminates the need for veteran-owned small businesses to seek separate verification to qualify under programs designated for small diverse businesses. The bill directly affects veteran entrepreneurs operating small businesses in Pennsylvania who previously faced additional administrative steps. The policy takes effect 60 days after enactment, streamlining access to relevant state contracting and support programs.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania's HB 1188 bans state-owned electronic devices and networks from using artificial intelligence applications controlled by "foreign adversaries" as defined by federal law (10 U.S.C. § 4872(d)(2)). It directly affects Pennsylvania government agencies, local municipalities, and schools (via "local education agencies") by prohibiting the installation of such AI apps on state devices or access through state networks. Exceptions include law enforcement, security research, and risk mitigation activities. Violations require referral to the State Ethics Commission for investigation under existing ethics laws. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 180 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing April 13-19, 2025, as "Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania. It honors telecommunicators who handle 911 calls, process approximately 14.5 million emergency requests annually, and provide critical support during crises. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges their service through a designated week of recognition. This applies directly to Pennsylvania’s public safety telecommunicators, who serve as first responders during emergencies.

Maddy summaryHB 1158 designates Election Day (the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November) as a legal holiday in Pennsylvania, meaning state offices and many businesses would close. It also requires county election boards to prioritize using public buildings like schools and municipal offices for polling places whenever possible, rather than private locations. If public buildings aren't available, the bill allows for portable polling places or selecting adjacent public buildings that are directly accessible. This bill directly affects all Pennsylvania voters and election officials managing polling locations.

Maddy summaryHB 1152 requires insurance companies to directly reimburse non-network emergency medical services (EMS) agencies for 911 emergency calls within 45 days at 350% of the Medicare ambulance rate for the same service in the same area. EMS agencies must register with the state annually to qualify for direct payments, and insurers cannot demand contracts to facilitate this reimbursement. The insurer's payment covers the full service cost (excluding the patient's copay, coinsurance, or deductible), so EMS agencies cannot bill patients for the remaining amount. This law applies only to non-network EMS providers offering 911 emergency medical services, unless preempted by federal law.

Maddy summaryHB 1112 allows Pennsylvania electric utility customers to request traditional electromechanical analog meters instead of smart meters. Customers can elect this option by notifying their utility company, and if the utility has already installed smart meters, they may charge the customer for the switch - amortized over 12 months - but cannot impose additional fees. The bill directly affects residential and commercial electricity customers who prefer analog meters for privacy or cost reasons. It defines "electromechanical analog meters" as devices with no wireless capabilities, no power line transmission/reception, and specific safety features, while ensuring costs are recovered through approved utility rates.