Rep. Aaron Bernstine

Maddy summaryHB 2240 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to require charter school applications to include detailed information about each physical facility, such as its address, ownership, and lease arrangements. The bill specifies that every facility must be located entirely within a single school district's boundaries. Charter schools must also provide this facility information to the relevant school district and notify them of any changes within 10 days. This applies to all new charter school applications and updates to existing school locations.

Maddy summaryHB 710 updates Pennsylvania's vehicle financial responsibility rules by requiring drivers to prove they can cover accident costs. It directly affects Pennsylvania drivers who need to show proof of financial responsibility (like insurance) when registering vehicles or after incidents. The key change is creating an online verification system to replace paper documents, allowing real-time checks by law enforcement and state agencies. This simplifies the process for drivers and officials while ensuring compliance with existing financial responsibility standards.

Maddy summaryHB 2208 removes counties with populations between 168,000 and 169,000 (based on the latest census) from Pennsylvania’s enhanced vehicle emission inspection program. It requires the Department of Environmental Protection to submit a revised state plan to the EPA by January 1, 2026, proving these counties can meet air quality standards without the inspection program. The plan must comply with federal requirements and avoid negatively impacting air quality goals or funding. The department must also notify specific legislative committees about the EPA submission.

Maddy summaryHB 2205 prohibits the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission from using eminent domain to acquire property for turnpike projects. The bill repeals a section allowing the commission to obtain possession of condemned property and amends the law to explicitly forbid condemnation by the commission for any purpose. This change directly affects property owners near turnpike corridors, requiring the commission to seek land through voluntary agreements instead of forced acquisition. The bill does not apply to ongoing or pre-existing condemnation cases that began before its effective date.

Maddy summaryHR 392 is a ceremonial House Resolution designating the week of March 8-14, 2026, as "Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the issue and encourages Pennsylvanians to support efforts against multiple sclerosis. The resolution cites that over 24,000 people in Pennsylvania are affected by the disease and acknowledges the work of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This is a symbolic gesture with no direct impact on funding, healthcare, or legislation.

Maddy summaryHB 2165 amends Pennsylvania's definition of "delinquent act" in juvenile court proceedings. It specifically excludes certain serious crimes from being classified as delinquent acts when committed by minors aged 15 or older, including murder, rape, robbery with a deadly weapon, kidnapping, and aggravated assault. The bill also excludes repeat offenses where a minor was previously adjudicated delinquent for similar violent crimes, summary offenses, and crimes already handled in criminal court. This change directly affects minors aged 15+ accused of these excluded offenses, shifting their cases to criminal court instead of juvenile court. The policy change takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 2025 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or obligations but formally recognizes the month for public awareness efforts related to prostate cancer. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvania residents and organizations focused on prostate cancer education and support. It serves as a symbolic measure to encourage community engagement during that month.

Maddy summaryHB 2075 amends Pennsylvania's prison and parole laws to clarify who must undergo reentry supervision after release from prison. It specifies that reentry supervision does not apply to individuals sentenced to death, life imprisonment, those ineligible for parole, or people subject to mandatory probation for certain sexual offenses. This change affects the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole by narrowing the scope of its oversight to specific offenders. The bill aims to define reentry supervision requirements more precisely for eligible individuals.

Maddy summaryHB 2062 establishes six specialized emergency response teams within the Pennsylvania State Police, one for each of six designated geographic regions (Northwest, North Central, Northeast, Southeast, Central-South Central, and Southwest). These teams will handle incidents requiring rapid, tactical responses, with the State Police Commissioner setting their duties and mandatory training requirements. The training covers critical skills like safe building entry, team communication during operations, threat identification under stress, and preventing friendly fire. The bill mandates that the Commissioner develop selection criteria for team members and distribute these to regional stations.

Maddy summaryThis bill reduces the percentage of interactive gaming tax revenue allocated to public projects from 25% to 22%, directing the remaining 22% to a special account for public interest grants across Pennsylvania. It maintains the existing 3% allocation for the Race Horse Development Trust Fund, which supports licensed racetracks conducting live racing. The change directly affects interactive gaming operators (who pay the tax) and state funding streams for public projects and horse racing. The policy modifies how tax revenue is distributed but does not alter the tax rate itself. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.