Rep. Sheryl Delozier

Maddy summaryHB 521 amends Pennsylvania law to clarify court authority for awarding temporary financial support during divorce proceedings. It allows courts to grant alimony pendente lite (temporary spousal support), reasonable legal fees, and exclusive use of the family home if one spouse lacks sufficient income/resources to cover basic needs and legal costs. The bill specifies courts cannot base these decisions solely on standard support guidelines or the couple's past lifestyle. It directly affects spouses navigating divorce who need immediate financial assistance to cover living expenses and legal representation. The changes take effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 277 allows victims of sex trafficking to sue individuals or entities that recruit, profit from, or advertise for sex trade activities. The bill amends Pennsylvania's criminal code to create a civil legal pathway for victims to seek remedies in court, specifically targeting those who recruit victims, maintain them in sex trade acts, or cause bodily harm during such acts. It directly affects victims of sex trafficking and those who exploit them through recruitment, advertising, or financial gain. The law does not change criminal penalties but adds a civil remedy for victims to pursue compensation.

Maddy summaryHB 116 amends Pennsylvania's aggravated assault law to specifically include assaults against individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. The bill adds a new provision making it a felony of the second degree to intentionally or knowingly cause bodily injury to such individuals or attempt to do so, regardless of their age. It defines "intellectual disability" as significantly subaverage intellectual functioning with limitations in adaptive skills and "autism spectrum disorder" as defined in existing law. This change directly affects people with these conditions by strengthening legal protections and increases penalties for offenders targeting them.

Maddy summaryHB 73 updates Pennsylvania's emergency medical services laws by changing certification renewal requirements for EMRs (Emergency Medical Responders) and EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) to every three years through exams or continuing education, with recertification options within six years of expiration. It also modifies EMS vehicle operator rules, making certification permanent but requiring three-year registration (with continuing education) for most operators, excluding those exclusively working for certain qualified providers. These changes directly affect EMS personnel who must meet these updated standards to maintain their ability to work in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the creation of a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument on Pennsylvania State Capitol grounds to honor military members who died in service and their families. The monument, designed by Woody Williams and Kenton Blackwood, will consist of four black granite slabs featuring inscriptions and scenes representing homeland, patriotism, family, and sacrifice. The MI Charitable Foundation is designated to fund and manage the construction and ongoing maintenance of the site, while the Department of General Services will assist in preparing the location and facilitating the project. The specific location is defined as the area south of the Forum Building, east of the Speaker K. Leroy Irvis Office Building, and north of Walnut Street.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to hire a private company to design, market, and sell custom vehicle license plates. Under the new rules, the state would sign a multi-year contract with a vendor who manages online sales, handles plate manufacturing, and collects fees for both the plates and any personalized text added to them. The law specifies that these custom plates are only available for motorcycles and standard passenger vehicles weighing 14,000 pounds or less, while also requiring the vendor to pay a guaranteed minimum amount of revenue to the state. All money collected from these sales and fees would be deposited into the state's Motor License Fund, and the vendor would be prohibited from unreasonably limiting their marketing plans or the variety of designs offered.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the Pennsylvania Children in Foster Care Act to clarify definitions and establish new requirements for securing financial benefits for children in the foster system. It directs county agencies to screen every child within 60 days of placement to determine eligibility for federal and state benefits like Social Security and veterans' aid, and to apply for these funds if the child qualifies. The legislation also mandates that if a child is eligible for benefits, the agency must manage those funds as a representative payee, ensuring the money is used for the child's specific needs rather than to reimburse the state for foster care costs. Additionally, the bill requires agencies to help maintain these benefits when a child ages out of the system or transitions to adulthood.

Maddy summaryThis resolution officially designates October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Pennsylvania to highlight the prevalence and impact of domestic violence. It aims to educate the public about the issue and encourage victims to seek available support services and report abuse to law enforcement. The bill does not change any laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness within the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the membership rules for Pennsylvania's State Veterans' Commission to ensure broader representation of different veteran groups. It mandates that the commission include representatives from sixteen specific national veterans' organizations, such as the American Legion and VFW, along with four members appointed by the Governor who must be female or Vietnam-era veterans. The legislation also clarifies the roles of state-level leaders from the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and Veterans of Foreign Wars as nonvoting members. These changes aim to modernize the commission's composition while maintaining its existing structure under Pennsylvania law.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the scope of practice for pharmacists in Pennsylvania by allowing them to administer injectable medications, biologicals, and immunizations to patients aged three and older. It establishes new requirements for training, parental consent for minors, and reporting procedures while also permitting pharmacists to delegate these tasks to specific healthcare professionals and qualified pharmacy technicians under strict supervision. Additionally, the legislation grants pharmacies with existing federal waivers the ability to perform certain laboratory tests for common illnesses like COVID-19 and the flu without adhering to some state clinical laboratory regulations.