Rep. Jamie Flick

Maddy summaryHB 2022 amends the Insurance Company Law of 1921 to require casualty insurance policies to cover scalp cooling systems. The bill directly affects insurance companies and policyholders by mandating coverage for this specific medical technology. However, the provided context does not specify the exact mechanisms for implementation, affected insurance types, or patient eligibility details. The bill was referred to the Insurance committee on November 12, 2025, but no further provisions or impacts are described in the available information. The context lacks sufficient detail to describe key mechanisms or concrete policy changes beyond the title.

Maddy summaryHB 2000 designates a specific section of highway in Pennsylvania as the "Pennsylvania and National Medal of Honor Highway" to honor Medal of Honor recipients. It directly affects the highway corridor by renaming it, replacing a previous designation. The bill's key provision is the repeal of the prior highway name, formally establishing this new commemorative name through legislative action. This is a ceremonial measure with no funding or policy changes beyond the highway's official designation.

Maddy summaryHB 1974 creates a new Contingency Management Support Grant Program within the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. The bill establishes a mechanism for distributing grants to support substance use disorder treatment programs that use evidence-based contingency management approaches (like providing rewards for treatment adherence). This program directly affects licensed treatment providers and individuals receiving substance use disorder services by providing funding for these specific support services. The bill amends the 1929 Administrative Code to authorize this grant program under the department's existing authority.

Maddy summaryHB 1999 would add a Smokey Bear-themed license plate as an option for Pennsylvania vehicle owners during registration. It directly affects residents who choose to display this specialty plate instead of standard license plates. The bill amends vehicle registration rules to include this specific design option under Pennsylvania's license plate program.

Maddy summaryHB 18 requires courts to hold a review hearing for any person declared incapacitated under Pennsylvania law at least every two years. This directly affects individuals under court-appointed guardianship or conservatorship and their legal representatives. The key provision mandates these periodic reviews to assess whether continued incapacity and the need for court supervision remain appropriate. The bill became law on October 27, 2025 (Act No. 39 of 2025), implementing this mandatory review process.

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 1955 prohibits local governments and state agencies in Pennsylvania from setting targets for issuing traffic citations (quotas) or spreading citation numbers across police stations (station averaging). It also changes how traffic violations affect driver license points and establishes a pilot program testing radar enforcement systems on roads. The bill directly affects local police departments, state agencies, and drivers by altering citation practices and licensing consequences. It codifies existing restrictions on citation quotas while adding new rules for radar use, without changing traffic laws themselves.

Maddy summaryHB 1940 would establish a new specialty license plate option called the "Fish PA plate" for vehicle registration in Pennsylvania. This plate would be available to Pennsylvania residents who choose to purchase it as part of their vehicle registration process. The bill amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to add this plate as an official registration option. The specific fees or revenue allocation for the plate are not detailed in the provided context.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 10, 2025, as "National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)" for observance within Pennsylvania. It is a symbolic gesture by the Pennsylvania state legislature to recognize this date, directly affecting state government and public institutions in Pennsylvania. The bill has no binding legal effect but formally acknowledges the date through a state resolution. It was adopted by the Pennsylvania legislature on October 8, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1108 amends the state's child care assistance program by changing the copayment requirements for low-income families using subsidized child care under public assistance. It directly affects families enrolled in the program who currently pay monthly fees for child care services. The bill modifies the specific payment amounts families must contribute toward their child care costs. The legislation also includes a repeal of related provisions in the Human Services Code, though the specific repealed sections are not detailed in the provided context.