Rep. Dan Moul

Maddy summaryHB 1930 amends Pennsylvania's criminal code to clarify and strengthen the offense of "aggravated cruelty to animal" within existing riot and disorderly conduct statutes. It directly affects law enforcement, prosecutors, and individuals who commit severe animal cruelty, by defining specific acts that constitute this offense. The key mechanism updates the legal definition within Title 18 to ensure consistent prosecution of cases involving extreme harm to animals, without changing penalty structures. This focuses on improving legal clarity for prosecuting severe animal cruelty incidents under broader criminal disorder provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 1911 amends Pennsylvania's criminal code to require individuals who commit "swatting" to pay for the costs incurred by law enforcement responding to their false emergency reports. It directly affects people who intentionally make false reports to trigger a police SWAT response at someone else's home. The key provision establishes that perpetrators must reimburse law enforcement agencies for the actual expenses of the response, including officer time and equipment. This bill focuses on holding swatting offenders financially accountable for the resources they waste.

Maddy summaryHB 1912 would create a new criminal offense in Pennsylvania for "swatting," defined as making a false emergency report to law enforcement to provoke a high-risk police response (like sending a SWAT team) at a victim's location. The bill directly affects individuals who intentionally submit false reports for the purpose of causing fear, harm, or disruption to others. It amends Pennsylvania’s criminal code (Title 18) to specifically address swatting under the section on falsification and intimidation. This would provide a clear legal standard for prosecuting such acts, which currently may not be adequately covered under existing laws.

Maddy summaryHB 1861 allows Pennsylvania public school districts to offer firefighter and emergency medical services (EMS) training as credit-bearing courses for students aged 16 or older who are active members of a fire company or EMS agency. The bill specifies that courses must cover nationally recognized Firefighter I training or Pennsylvania-approved EMT training, as defined by existing state law. School districts may provide transportation and supervision for off-campus training but are not required to cover course fees or materials. This policy change directly affects high school students in emergency services groups and gives school districts the option to integrate these career-focused courses into their curriculum.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the week of September 21-28, 2025, as "Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. It directly affects Pennsylvanians by officially recognizing this week to raise public awareness about frontotemporal degeneration, a neurological condition. The key mechanism is a formal designation by the Pennsylvania legislature, urging state agencies and communities to promote education and support for those impacted. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but aims to highlight this health issue.

Maddy summaryHB 1091 amends Pennsylvania's intestate succession laws, which determine who inherits property when someone dies without a will. It specifically adjusts the distribution shares for relatives other than a surviving spouse, such as children or parents, in cases where no spouse is alive. The bill modifies existing rules to clarify or change how these non-spouse heirs receive assets from an estate. This directly affects individuals who die intestate with surviving children or other relatives but no spouse, altering their inheritance rights under current law.

Maddy summaryHB 179 would allow Pennsylvania schools to provide or sell milk produced within the state for meals and snacks. It directly affects school districts and Pennsylvania dairy farmers by enabling them to use locally produced milk in school food programs. The bill removes current restrictions that prevent schools from prioritizing Pennsylvania milk in procurement. This policy change aims to support the state's dairy industry through school contracts.

Maddy summaryHB 985 creates an annual revenue-sharing program where municipalities receive funds based on tax-exempt real property (like schools or nonprofits) within their borders. It establishes the Tax-exempt Property Municipal Assistance Fund to distribute these shared revenues. The Department of Community and Economic Development would manage the fund and determine annual allocations. The bill also repeals outdated provisions related to this tax-exempt property revenue system.

Maddy summaryHB 1726 amends the Child Labor Act to update definitions, specify permissible occupations for minors (including in performances), and clarify employer responsibilities. It repeals the existing work permit requirement for minor employees. The bill also includes specific provisions for newspaper delivery jobs and updates administrative procedures. This legislation directly affects minors working in covered occupations and the employers who hire them.

Maddy summaryHB 1660 would amend Pennsylvania's Safe Drinking Water Act to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water systems. This bill directly affects all public water suppliers across the state, requiring them to cease fluoridation practices in their water treatment processes. The key provision establishes a statewide prohibition on water fluoridation, overriding current local policies that allow it. The bill is currently referred to the Local Government committee for further consideration.