Rep. Dan Williams

Maddy summaryHB 1972 amends Pennsylvania's Public Adjuster Licensing Law (1983) to update requirements for public adjusters who represent insurance policyholders in claim disputes. It adds new provisions requiring adjusters to provide written financial interest disclosures to clients and make separate pre-contract disclosures about their services and fees. The bill also clarifies definitions, adjusts licensing fees, and specifies bond requirements for adjusters seeking or maintaining their license. These changes directly affect licensed public adjusters and the policyholders they serve in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the Pennsylvania State Workers' Insurance Fund to invest up to 20% of its assets in equity investments, expanding its current authority which is limited to securities authorized for savings banks. The legislation directly affects the fund's management by permitting the Board of Directors to approve these higher-risk investments to potentially increase returns. All investments must be held by the State Treasurer, who will manage the collection of interest and principal payments based on the Board's authorization. The changes take effect 60 days after the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Broadcast Freemarket Agreement Act, prohibits employers in the radio, television, and digital media industries from enforcing non-compete clauses in employment contracts. It declares such agreements void if they stop workers from moving to other companies or performing services within a specific geographic area after leaving their current job. The law also ensures that employees cannot be forced to sign away these protections, while still allowing employers to maintain confidentiality agreements regarding trade secrets.

Maddy summaryHB 2014 amends the 2012 Child Labor Act to clarify rules for minors participating in volunteer emergency service organizations (like junior fire departments or youth emergency response teams). It directly affects minors aged 14-17 who volunteer in these roles by establishing specific safety and supervision requirements. The bill modifies existing provisions to ensure minors' work hours, tasks, and training align with child labor protections during emergency service activities. (Note: Specific new requirements are not detailed in the provided context.) The bill was recently referred to the Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's race horse industry laws to update definitions and expand the regulatory powers of the state commission. It clarifies that the term "applicant" covers a wide range of individuals involved in horse racing, including owners, trainers, jockeys, veterinarians, and security personnel. The legislation requires these applicants to submit fingerprints for a comprehensive criminal history check that includes verification with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Additionally, the bill mandates that the commission use this background information to screen individuals for fitness to hold licenses while ensuring the records are maintained according to federal law.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Pennsylvania county agencies and municipal governments from including clauses in service contracts that waive their right to seek reimbursement from insurance companies for liability claims. It directly affects government entities that hire external service providers regulated under state child and family services rules. By declaring such waiver clauses unenforceable, the legislation ensures that insurance carriers retain the ability to recover costs from the government if a service provider causes a liability issue. The changes apply to any service contracts entered into or renewed after the law takes effect 60 days from its passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to study current bail and pretrial release practices across the state. The study aims to identify inconsistencies in how bail amounts are set for similar defendants in different jurisdictions and to develop recommendations for more uniform procedures. The Commission must submit its findings and suggestions for reform to the House of Representatives within two years. This resolution does not change existing laws immediately but initiates a review process to potentially improve fairness in pretrial decision-making.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates the week of October 11 through 17, 2026, as "Credit Union Week" in the state. The measure aims to recognize credit unions, which are member-owned financial cooperatives serving approximately 5.5 million people across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. By officially naming this week, the resolution highlights the role these institutions play in providing low-cost financial services and encouraging community involvement. The resolution is symbolic and does not create new laws or change any regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Pennsylvania residents to voluntarily donate $5 when they renew their driver's licenses or vehicle registrations online. The funds collected will go exclusively to the Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to help provide communication access services for those individuals. The donation is optional and will be added to the regular renewal fee, with annual reports required to track how much money is raised and how it is spent.

Maddy summaryHB 1667 amends Pennsylvania's 1971 Tax Reform Code to update tax credit provisions for manufacturing and investment activities. It specifically revises definitions, eligibility rules for business firms, and the process for using tax credit certificates. This bill directly affects businesses in manufacturing and investment sectors seeking these tax incentives. The changes focus on clarifying and adjusting how these credits are calculated and applied under existing law.