Rep. Mike Jones

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates September 2026 as Alopecia Areata Awareness Month to promote public education about the autoimmune condition. The bill highlights that alopecia areata causes hair loss in up to seven million Americans and notes that while there is no known cure, hair often regrows because the follicles are not destroyed. It encourages residents of the Commonwealth to learn more about the disease to help reduce the stigma associated with hair loss.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania House Bill 2727 authorizes local governments to offer a voluntary property tax freeze for seniors who are at least 65 years old, have lived in the state for five or more years, and meet specific income limits. Eligible homeowners can keep their real estate taxes fixed at the amount paid during a designated base year, provided they continue to meet financial criteria that are adjusted annually for inflation. The tax freeze applies only to a primary residence and transfers if the owner moves within the same local jurisdiction, but it ends when the property is sold or transferred. The state Department of Community and Economic Development will oversee the program by creating a standardized application form and publishing annual reports on its performance and cost savings.

Maddy summaryHB 996 repeals an expiration date for a provision regulating basic life support ambulances in Pennsylvania's emergency medical services system. Specifically, it removes the clause stating that exceptions to ambulance standards would expire on April 29, 2027. This change means the existing regulatory exception for basic life support ambulances will remain in effect indefinitely without a future sunset date. The bill directly affects ambulance services and emergency medical providers operating under Pennsylvania's Title 35 health and safety regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to conduct comprehensive audits of electric, gas, telephone, and water utilities with a plant value of at least $10 million. These audits must happen at least once every three years and will examine management performance, operating efficiency, financial controls, and customer service. The commission will also appoint an investigator to monitor utility responses to these audits and ensure ongoing management effectiveness. All audit summaries will be made public, while full reports will be shared with consumer advocacy offices, and the audits must be performed by independent auditors selected by the commission.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the legal definition of an emergency vehicle in Pennsylvania to include a wide range of specific types, such as hazmat response vehicles, blood delivery trucks, and vehicles used by certain law enforcement and correctional officials. The legislation also clarifies that drivers of correctional vehicles responding to emergencies or escorting ambulances with sick or injured prisoners must obey speed limits and stop signs, though they may proceed through red lights or stop signs after confirming they will be given the right-of-way. These changes directly affect various government agencies, private organizations, and specific law enforcement roles that operate these designated vehicles. The bill becomes effective 60 days after it is signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates June 10, 2026, as "National Guard and Veterans Day" to honor the history and service of Pennsylvania's National Guard and veterans. The bill recognizes the unit's lineage dating back to 1747 and highlights its extensive contributions to both military operations and domestic emergencies. It serves as a commemorative measure rather than a law that changes funding or policy, aiming to acknowledge the state's military heritage and the roles played by its members.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates February 22, 2026, as "United States Men's and Women's Olympic Hockey Gold Medal Champions Day" to honor the state's hockey teams' achievements at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The resolution formally recognizes the athletes' gold medal victories and congratulates the teams on their performance, while also acknowledging the support of coaches, staff, and communities who contributed to their success. It is a commemorative measure intended to celebrate the accomplishments of the hockey teams rather than to change laws or policies.

Maddy summaryHB 2599 amends Pennsylvania's firearm laws to require a valid license for anyone carrying a concealed firearm on their person or inside a vehicle, with specific exceptions for those who already hold a valid license from another state or the federal government. The bill establishes that carrying a concealed firearm without a license is a third-degree felony for those with a prior criminal record, while reducing the penalty to a first-degree misdemeanor for first-time offenders. It also clarifies that individuals must present their license or proof of eligibility to law enforcement upon request and sets the law into effect 60 days after passage.