Rep. Carol Hill-Evans

Maddy summaryThis bill allows secondary school students in Pennsylvania with cystic fibrosis or pancreatic insufficiency to carry and self-administer prescribed pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) at school. To qualify, students must provide a doctor's order, a parent's request, and written acknowledgments from both the school nurse and the student confirming they understand safety precautions. Schools may restrict self-administration if students fail to follow rules or safeguard the medication, but must then ensure the medication is stored in an accessible location with clear access instructions. The law also requires schools to adopt written policies outlining documentation processes, storage locations, and limits on daily supply quantities.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a three-year pilot program to train Pennsylvania residents in election administration. It would allow the Department of State to randomly select two counties from each of the eight county classes to participate, where eligible individuals aged 18 or older could work in county election offices from August through December. The program would be funded through state appropriations, with counties able to provide additional compensation to participants. At the end of the pilot, the Department of State must submit a report to state officials evaluating whether to expand the program statewide.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires law enforcement officers to have a valid judicial warrant before making civil immigration arrests on Pennsylvania state property, which includes state buildings and grounds in Dauphin, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Scranton counties. The legislation mandates that officers must show the warrant to any state employee who asks to see it during such arrests. Violations of these requirements could result in a $10,000 civil penalty for each offense, which would be paid to the Commonwealth and enforced by the Attorney General. The bill does not prevent the investigation or enforcement of criminal immigration laws, and it clarifies that sovereign immunity protections do not apply to lawsuits brought under this new provision.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires juvenile probation officers in Pennsylvania to administer a trauma-informed screening to children involved in delinquency cases to check for human trafficking victimization. The screening is designed to identify whether a child is currently being exploited or is at risk of becoming a victim of sexual servitude. If the screening indicates trafficking involvement or risk, the officer must connect the child with specialized support services for sexually exploited minors. The Department of Human Services and the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission will work together to develop and implement this screening process.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes rules for law enforcement actions on courthouse grounds in Pennsylvania, primarily restricting civil arrests related to immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant. It directly affects law enforcement officers, courthouse staff, and individuals seeking access to court proceedings. The key provisions prohibit detaining or arresting people on courthouse property for immigration violations unless the officer holds a valid judicial warrant and must show documentation to any court employee who asks. The law also defines who qualifies as a "court companion" to protect individuals accompanying parties to court and includes penalties of up to $10,000 for violations while providing immunity to courthouse employees acting in good faith.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania bill requires law enforcement agencies to conduct additional background checks on applicants who previously worked for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The law mandates that these applicants submit detailed employment history forms, including contact information for all supervisors and written statements about any deadly force investigations or disciplinary actions. If an applicant discloses negative information, the hiring agency must request full records from the former employer, and a state commission will review the case to determine fitness for employment. The bill also establishes confidentiality protections for the information gathered and prohibits hiring applicants who fail to provide the required disclosures.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Pennsylvania county agencies to implement trauma-informed screening for children in their care to identify those who may be victims or at risk of human trafficking involving sexual exploitation. The screening process must be developed by the state department in consultation with county agencies and applied to all children with whom the agencies have contact. If a child is identified as a victim or at risk, the agency must connect them with specialized services designed for sexually exploited children. The law takes effect 90 days after passage.

Maddy summaryHB 2255 amends Pennsylvania's Telemarketer Registration Act to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in telemarketing. The bill defines key terms like "artificial intelligence" and "synthetic content," then prohibits telemarketers from using AI to make calls, mimic human voices, select phone numbers, disguise call origins, or interact with consumers during calls. Violations carry civil penalties of up to $100,000 per offense, with escalating fines for repeat violations. Individuals who receive a prohibited call may also sue the telemarketer in court. This bill directly affects telemarketing companies operating in Pennsylvania that use AI for solicitation calls.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's process for accepting shared control of military lands from the U.S. government. It requires military installations to provide detailed written requests (including boundary descriptions and scope of jurisdiction) before the Governor can accept jurisdiction transfers, followed by a 30-day public notice period. The Governor must document accepted requests with the state secretary, and local agencies can then create coordination agreements with federal partners. This directly affects Pennsylvania's military installations, state agencies, and local governments managing lands with concurrent federal jurisdiction.

Maddy summaryHB 490 amends Pennsylvania law to protect confidential communications between journalists and their sources during legal proceedings. It specifically updates statutes related to depositions and witness testimony to prevent courts from forcing reporters to reveal confidential sources. This change directly affects journalists, news organizations, and individuals who share information with reporters. The bill aims to strengthen press freedom by clarifying that reporters can maintain source confidentiality in court, consistent with existing protections.