Rep. Charity Krupa

Maddy summaryHB 1997 requires hospitals and blood banks to inform patients about the option of receiving their own blood (autologous) or blood from a donor (direct allogeneic) when medically appropriate during treatment planning. This applies directly to healthcare facilities providing transfusion services, mandating they discuss these options with patients. The bill does not alter medical standards but adds a requirement for facilities to ensure patients are aware of these specific transfusion choices. It is currently pending in the Health committee after referral on October 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 414 creates the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act in Pennsylvania, directly affecting military parents and their children during deployments. It updates state laws to automatically grant deployed military parents specific custody and visitation rights, ensuring these arrangements are recognized without requiring separate court orders. The bill amends Domestic Relations and Military Affairs statutes to provide clear, consistent protections for military families during active duty. Signed into law on October 27, 2025 (Act No. 40 of 2025), it standardizes these provisions across Pennsylvania courts.

Maddy summaryHB 1962 prohibits state agencies from providing funding or entering contracts with individuals or entities that provide or are affiliated with abortion-related activities. It requires people enrolled in medical assistance programs to certify they are not engaging in such activities. The bill also mandates the Department of Human Services to establish procedures for verifying these attestations and enforcing the restrictions. These provisions directly impact state-funded programs, healthcare providers receiving state contracts, and medical assistance beneficiaries. The bill is currently under review by the Health committee.

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 summaryHB 1937 requires specific Pennsylvania government agencies to provide voter registration services during routine interactions. It mandates that offices offering public assistance, county clerk services (including marriage licenses), disability programs, hunting/fishing license applications, and military recruitment centers must offer voter registration forms or assistance. The bill expands existing voter registration opportunities by adding these service points to the list of locations where citizens can register or update their voter information. This directly affects Pennsylvanians visiting these agencies, making voter registration more accessible during existing government interactions. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 341 is a resolution urging the Department of Human Services to transmit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollment data to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as legally required. It directly affects the Department of Human Services, mandating compliance with existing federal data reporting rules for SNAP. The resolution does not create new law but seeks to ensure timely submission of enrollment data to the USDA. This is a procedural measure focused on administrative compliance, not policy change.

Maddy summaryHR 201 is a ceremonial resolution designating September 29, 2025, as "VFW Day" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) organization and its contributions, without creating new laws or altering policies. The resolution was adopted by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on October 7, 2025, as a symbolic gesture honoring veterans' service. This type of resolution does not affect individuals, provide funding, or change legal requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1915 amends Pennsylvania's game laws to further support junior hunter projects managed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The bill directly affects young hunters (typically minors) by expanding access to educational and supervised hunting programs focused on safety and conservation. Key provisions update the statutes to clarify the commission's authority and structure for these initiatives. The bill was referred to the Game & Fisheries committee on October 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs Pennsylvania's Joint State Government Commission to study whether a senior military college could be established at the soon-to-close Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus. The study would examine feasibility factors like infrastructure, costs, and educational needs, with findings to be reported to the state legislature. This action directly affects the campus's future use and state education planning decisions.

Maddy summaryHB 1906 amends Pennsylvania's Public Official Compensation Law to adjust pay for specific state officials. It directly affects the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Treasurer, Auditor General, Attorney General, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission commissioners, department heads, and General Assembly members. The bill proposes changes to their compensation structures under the existing 1983 law and is currently pending in the Appropriations committee. (No specific changes to salary amounts or formulas are detailed in the provided context.)