Sen. Steve Santarsiero

Maddy summarySB 1054 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require Pennsylvania public schools to maintain opioid antagonists (medicines like naloxone) for emergency use and to train designated staff on their administration. It directly affects schools, students, and school personnel by mandating access to these life-saving medications during opioid overdose emergencies. The key provision establishes that schools must have opioid antagonists available, store them securely, and ensure staff are trained to use them promptly. This policy change updates school health protocols to address the opioid crisis, focusing on immediate response capabilities within school settings.

Maddy summarySB 1069 establishes the Keystone Saves Program, a savings initiative designed to help Pennsylvania residents build financial security, particularly low-to-moderate income earners. It creates two dedicated funds (the Program Fund for participant savings and the Administrative Fund for operations), an Advisory Board for guidance, and assigns specific responsibilities to the Treasury Department (managing funds) and the Department of Labor and Industry (overseeing program implementation). The bill outlines how the program will operate, including investment rules and oversight mechanisms to ensure funds are managed responsibly for participant benefit.

Maddy summarySB 1067 updates Pennsylvania law to allow schools, childcare centers, and other authorized public entities to keep epinephrine auto-injectors (like EpiPens) on hand for severe allergic reactions. It clarifies definitions of "authorized entities" and establishes procedures for these locations to stock, access, and use the devices without requiring individual prescriptions for each potential user. The bill directly affects facilities where people with allergies may be present, improving immediate response during emergencies. This change focuses on practical access to life-saving treatment in public settings.

Maddy summarySB 1055 updates Pennsylvania's Pharmacy Act to modernize requirements for pharmacy technicians and trainees, including registration, qualifications, and supervision standards. It specifically adds provisions allowing pharmacy technicians to administer injectable medications, biologicals, and vaccines under pharmacist supervision, and requires pharmacies to report vaccine administration data. This directly affects pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, and patients receiving vaccines or medications in pharmacy settings. The bill aims to clarify roles and reporting for pharmacy-based vaccine services while maintaining pharmacist oversight.

Maddy summarySB 1059 would require employers to provide paid leave for employees experiencing a pregnancy loss, such as miscarriage or stillbirth, or related medical reasons. This bill would directly affect workers in the state who have a pregnancy loss by allowing them to take time off work with pay for this specific health event. The key provision establishes a new paid leave entitlement separate from existing family or medical leave policies. The bill was referred to the Labor & Industry committee on October 16, 2025, for further review.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 2025 as "Italian-American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. It is a ceremonial recognition, not a law with policy changes, intended to honor Italian-American contributions to the state. The resolution directly affects the Italian-American community in Pennsylvania by formally acknowledging their cultural heritage during that month. No specific provisions or mechanisms are created, as it is purely symbolic.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 13, 2025, as "Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. It serves as a symbolic recognition to honor individuals affected by metastatic breast cancer and raise public awareness within the state, without creating new laws or allocating funding.

Maddy summarySB 1039 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to enhance student supports and school safety. It creates a new Pennsylvania Mental Health First Aid Training Program for school staff and updates the School Safety and Security Grant Program to fund safety improvements. The bill directly affects public schools, teachers, and students by requiring mental health training for staff and providing grant opportunities for school safety projects. These changes aim to improve student well-being and school safety infrastructure through concrete program additions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 2025 as "National Disability Employment Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes the importance of disability employment awareness during that month, without creating new laws, funding, or obligations. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight inclusive hiring practices and opportunities for people with disabilities.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 11, 2025, as "Period Action Day" in Pennsylvania. It is a ceremonial resolution with no binding legal effect or policy changes. The resolution formally recognizes this date to raise awareness about menstrual health issues, but it does not allocate funding, create new laws, or directly affect any individuals or organizations. It is currently pending referral to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee.