Rep. Carol Hill-Evans

Maddy summaryHB 1644 creates Pennsylvania's Reproductive Health Services Address Confidentiality Program, allowing reproductive health service providers and patients who fear violence to use a confidential substitute address (like a PO box) instead of their actual home or work address. Participants apply through the Department of Health, providing their actual address and details about pending legal cases; the program issues a substitute address and forwards their first-class mail at no cost. The program keeps participants' actual addresses confidential, sharing them only with law enforcement in emergencies or for prosecution under penalties, and restricts access to program records under the Right-to-Know Law. This applies to individuals seeking services related to pregnancy, contraception, or termination of pregnancy, with certifications valid for three years.

Maddy summaryHB 1638 requires pharmacies and dispensers to display a provider's healthcare practice name instead of their personal name on prescription labels for mifepristone, misoprostol, or their generic alternatives. This applies to any licensed provider (including physicians or prescribers) who requests this change for reproductive medication prescriptions. The law mandates that dispensers comply with such requests, effectively shielding the provider's identity on the label. It takes effect 30 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 1645 protects licensed healthcare professionals in Pennsylvania from losing their licenses or facing disciplinary action for providing reproductive health care services, including abortion. The bill prohibits licensing boards from disciplining individuals who assist in such services, even if they were sanctioned in another state for the same work when it would have been legal in Pennsylvania. It defines "reproductive health care services" to include medical care related to pregnancy, contraception, and termination of pregnancy. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 734 amends Pennsylvania's 1951 Landlord and Tenant Act to update landlord responsibilities in tenement and multiple-dwelling buildings. It specifically adds new requirements for landlords when relocating tenants, such as providing relocation assistance during building repairs or renovations. The bill directly affects landlords in older apartment buildings and tenants who may need to move due to property improvements or maintenance. These changes clarify and strengthen existing protections for renters in multi-unit housing.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates June 19, 2025, as "Korean-American Citizenship Day" in Pennsylvania to celebrate the first naturalization of a Korean-American citizen in 1890. It is a symbolic recognition with no policy changes, funding, or direct impact on laws or regulations. The resolution serves as a commemorative gesture for Pennsylvania's Korean-American community and historical milestone.

Maddy summaryHB 1624 would require companies and service providers (like apps or websites) to obtain explicit permission before collecting or using people's location data. It directly affects digital services that track user movements, such as navigation apps or location-based advertisers. The law establishes penalties for violations, allows individuals to sue companies that break the rule, and gives the Attorney General authority to enforce it. Violations could result in fines, with the bill specifying these enforcement mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHR 214 is a non-binding resolution designating May 2025 as "National Treatment Court Month" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes treatment courts, which provide specialized judicial oversight for individuals with substance use disorders or mental health needs, and encourages public awareness of these programs. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds; it serves solely as a symbolic gesture to highlight the work of treatment courts statewide. This resolution affects Pennsylvania by directing state officials and the public to acknowledge these courts during May 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 375 amends Pennsylvania's Municipalities Planning Code to establish specific rules for signage in subdivision and land development projects. It directly affects developers, local governments, and planning commissions by modifying how signs (like property or project markers) can be placed, sized, or displayed during development. The bill creates standardized provisions to ensure signage complies with community design standards without requiring additional local ordinances. This change aims to streamline the approval process for development projects while maintaining visual consistency in new neighborhoods. The bill passed final passage on June 11, 2025, and was referred to the Local Government committee.

Maddy summaryHB 1326 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to change how school districts calculate student travel distances for attendance purposes and requires standardized reporting of pupil transportation data. It directly affects school districts by altering the method for measuring distance to determine if a student qualifies for transportation under attendance rules, and it impacts state funding by mandating specific data collection for reimbursement between districts and the Commonwealth. The bill establishes clear requirements for districts to track and submit transportation information, ensuring consistent data for state funding decisions. This policy change aims to standardize processes related to student transportation eligibility and funding allocation.

Maddy summaryHB 1402 reduces the maximum fee for reviewing teacher certification applications under Pennsylvania's Public School Code to $50. It also creates a special exemption for military service members, veterans, and their spouses, requiring them to pay no more than $10 for certification fees and $25 for professional discipline fees. These changes directly affect educators seeking or maintaining teaching credentials in Pennsylvania public schools. The bill modifies existing sections of the 1949 Public School Code to implement these specific fee caps and exemptions.