Rep. Carol Hill-Evans

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates November 2025 as "Care at Home Month" in Pennsylvania. It symbolically recognizes home care services and providers supporting Pennsylvania residents, particularly older adults and individuals needing in-home assistance. As a commemorative resolution (not a law with new requirements or funding), it has no direct regulatory or financial impact but aims to raise awareness of home care. The resolution was adopted by the Pennsylvania legislature on November 19, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates December 13, 2025, as "Wreaths Across America Day" within Pennsylvania. It is a ceremonial recognition, not a law with enforceable provisions, intended to honor the Wreaths Across America nonprofit's annual effort to place wreaths on veterans' graves. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvania state recognition and awareness of this commemorative event. As a procedural measure, it does not impose new requirements or alter existing laws.

Maddy summaryHR 326 is a symbolic resolution designating December 1, 2025, as "Young Involved Philadelphia Day" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes the contributions of Philadelphia youth engaged in community activities, without creating new laws or altering policies. The resolution has no legal effect but serves as an official acknowledgment by the state legislature. It directly affects Philadelphia youth organizations and city officials through this ceremonial designation.

Maddy summaryHB 2044 requires gun owners in Pennsylvania to report the theft or loss of a firearm to law enforcement within 48 hours. It directly affects individuals who legally own firearms by imposing a new reporting obligation. The bill specifies that failure to report within the required timeframe would be considered a misdemeanor offense, subjecting violators to penalties. This amendment modifies existing firearm laws under Title 18 to strengthen accountability for lost or stolen weapons.

Maddy summaryHB 2059 amends Pennsylvania's prison laws to establish clearer rules for segregated confinement (seclusion in prison cells) and create oversight. It directly affects incarcerated people in Pennsylvania prisons by requiring a new Segregated Confinement Hearing Review Board to review cases where individuals are placed in segregation. The bill sets specific time limits for segregation, mandates regular reviews by the board, and updates definitions in prison statutes to improve transparency. These changes aim to prevent indefinite or arbitrary segregation while providing a formal process for review.

Maddy summaryHR 257 is a non-binding resolution designating November 2025 as "Diabetes Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes the need for public education about diabetes prevention, management, and support services during that month. This resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect any specific individuals or programs - it serves solely as a symbolic designation to encourage awareness efforts.

Maddy summaryHB 1873 amends Pennsylvania laws related to child welfare and family offenses. It clarifies definitions for "endangering the welfare of children" and updates rules about when certain actions are excluded from being classified as child abuse under protective services. The bill affects child protective services workers, courts handling juvenile cases, and families involved in child welfare investigations by changing how specific situations are evaluated. These changes aim to provide clearer legal standards for identifying and responding to child welfare concerns. (3 sentences)

Maddy summaryHB 1043 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to expand access to emergency allergy and asthma treatments in schools. The bill specifically allows school staff, including bus drivers and crossing guards, to possess, use, and administer epinephrine auto-injectors (like EpiPens) and asthma inhalers for students in medical emergencies. It updates definitions and procedures to ensure authorized personnel can act quickly during allergic reactions or asthma attacks without requiring individual physician orders each time. This directly affects students with life-threatening allergies or asthma and school staff who may need to provide immediate care.

Maddy summaryHB 2046 updates Pennsylvania's gaming laws to establish a new framework for skill-based video gaming, which would directly affect gaming operators and players. The bill modifies how slot machine revenue is distributed to the State Gaming Fund, requiring the Department of Revenue to manage these funds and implement new tax collection for skill video gaming. It also introduces criminal and civil penalties for violations related to these gaming activities. The law aims to create a regulated system for skill video gaming while adjusting revenue streams for the state's existing gaming programs.

Maddy summaryHB 1908 amends Pennsylvania's domestic relations law to strengthen enforcement of protection orders in abuse cases. The bill requires law enforcement to make an arrest when someone violates a protection order, rather than allowing discretion. It also specifies that violating a protection order or a related agreement (like a custody agreement) can be treated as contempt of court. This directly affects victims of domestic abuse, law enforcement officers, and individuals subject to protection orders by changing how violations are handled under the law.