Rep. Charity Krupa

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 706 establishes a $19 fee for Pennsylvania firearm carry licenses, covering renewal notices and administrative costs. It allows counties to waive this fee for honorably discharged veterans or applicants aged 65 and older after consulting with local sheriffs or police chiefs. The bill modifies existing fee structures without changing licensing eligibility requirements. It would take effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 1884 amends Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (1937) to modernize general permit processes for environmental compliance. It directly affects businesses and entities requiring permits under the law by updating administrative procedures. The bill focuses on streamlining permit issuance and management through revised general permit provisions. Specific details about new requirements or timelines are not provided in the available context. This is a substantive policy change within environmental regulation, referred to the Environmental & Natural Resource Protection committee.

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's exclusive authority to regulate the practice of law in the state. It specifically urges the Court to adopt safeguards for how attorneys and judges use artificial intelligence in their work. The resolution does not create new laws but formally requests the Court take action on AI oversight. It directly affects the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and legal professionals practicing within the state. (Note: As a resolution, it is procedural and non-binding.)

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 1091 amends Pennsylvania's intestate succession laws, which determine who inherits property when someone dies without a will. It specifically adjusts the distribution shares for relatives other than a surviving spouse, such as children or parents, in cases where no spouse is alive. The bill modifies existing rules to clarify or change how these non-spouse heirs receive assets from an estate. This directly affects individuals who die intestate with surviving children or other relatives but no spouse, altering their inheritance rights under current law.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution designating August 7, 2025, as "Purple Heart Day" within Pennsylvania. It directly affects the state government and its citizens by encouraging official recognition of Purple Heart recipients on that date. The key provision is the formal designation of a specific date for commemoration, not a change to benefits or laws. It serves purely as an observance to honor military service members awarded the Purple Heart.

Maddy summaryThis is a proposed constitutional amendment (not a regular bill) that would change Pennsylvania's election rules for state government positions, specifically addressing how members are elected and vacancies are filled. It does not create new laws but seeks to amend the state constitution. The bill was referred to the State Government committee on September 9, 2025, and no specific provisions or affected groups are detailed in the provided context. As a procedural resolution, it requires constitutional approval rather than standard legislative passage.

Maddy summaryHB 1854 would amend Pennsylvania's vehicle code to establish a formal process for designating specific public roads as snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) routes. It directly affects snowmobile and ATV operators who use public roads, as well as local authorities responsible for road maintenance and safety. The bill creates clear procedures for local governments to identify, mark, and maintain designated routes while ensuring they meet safety standards. This aims to provide legal clarity for riders and reduce conflicts on non-designated roads.

Maddy summaryHB 1846 amends Pennsylvania's 1971 Tax Reform Code to exempt compensation earned by individuals under 18 years old from personal income tax. This provision directly affects minor workers, such as teenagers with part-time jobs or summer employment, by excluding their earnings from taxable income. The bill adds a new tax exemption clause (303(a.7)(2)(i)(F)) specifying that compensation received by under-18 taxpayers is not subject to tax. The exemption applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and takes effect immediately upon passage.