Rep. Aaron Bernstine

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 1879 amends Pennsylvania's Public Employe Relations Act to clarify that public employers cannot negotiate over certain personal employee data as part of collective bargaining. The bill specifically prohibits bargaining about Social Security numbers, driver's license details, bank information, health data, home addresses, phone numbers, and personal email addresses - except where already covered by existing collective bargaining agreements. This directly affects public sector unions and employers across Pennsylvania, including state and local government workers and employees of nonprofit organizations covered under the Act. The change takes immediate effect upon passage, restricting the scope of topics subject to negotiation.

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 summaryHR 311 is a commemorative resolution designating January 2026 as "Law Enforcement Professionals Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania. It symbolically honors law enforcement officers at all government levels serving and protecting the Commonwealth. The resolution does not create new programs, funding, or legal obligations - it is a formal statement of recognition by the Pennsylvania legislature. This procedural bill, referred to the Judiciary committee, directly affects all law enforcement professionals within Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryHB 1858 amends Pennsylvania's Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act to extend death benefits to surviving spouses, children, or parents of corrections officers. Currently, the law provides benefits to families of certain emergency and law enforcement personnel, but corrections officers were excluded from coverage. This bill explicitly adds corrections officers to the eligible group, ensuring their families receive financial support if a corrections officer dies while on duty. The bill also includes minor editorial changes to update the law's language.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 1844 amends Pennsylvania's criminal code (Title 18) to clarify definitions related to abortion and establish requirements for medical consultation and judgment in abortion cases. The bill directly affects healthcare providers who perform abortions by setting legal standards for patient consultations and medical decision-making. Key provisions include adding specific definitions to reduce ambiguity in abortion-related criminal cases and mandating that medical decisions be based on professional judgment and patient consultation. The bill was referred to the Health committee on September 9, 2025, for further review.

Maddy summaryHB 1845 amends Pennsylvania's Safe Drinking Water Act to update definitions related to water quality standards and address public nuisances involving drinking water. This bill would directly affect water suppliers, public health agencies, and communities by clarifying legal terms and procedures for handling unsafe water conditions. Key provisions include revising terminology to better align with current regulatory needs and establishing clearer pathways for addressing public nuisances, such as contaminated water sources. However, the specific details of these changes are not provided in the available context, so the exact scope and impact cannot be fully described. The bill has been referred to the Health committee for further consideration.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates August 8, 2025, as "Brain Aneurysm Awareness Day" within Pennsylvania. It is a symbolic measure to recognize and promote awareness of brain aneurysms, primarily targeting public health education efforts in the state. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding; it serves as a formal observance. It was referred to the Health committee for further consideration.

Maddy summaryHB 1847 names a specific bridge on Pennsylvania Route 729 over Gazzam Run in Jordan Township, Clearfield County (Bridge Key 11527) as the "PFC Raymond Lee McGarvey Memorial Bridge." This bill directly affects the location by changing its official designation to honor PFC Raymond Lee McGarvey, a military service member. As a ceremonial resolution, it involves no policy changes or funding, solely commemorating an individual through a bridge naming. The bill is currently referred to the Transportation committee for consideration.