Sen. Steve Santarsiero

Maddy summaryThis bill requires licensed health care, child care, and drug treatment facilities in Pennsylvania to create and maintain written emergency preparedness plans for residents, staff, and visitors. These plans must include procedures for accounting for people during emergencies, identifying an on-site coordinator, and providing essential facility information like layout and utility shutoffs to local emergency responders. Facilities must share these plans with fire departments, police, and medical services annually or whenever significant changes occur, and state health departments will enforce compliance as a condition of licensure.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Wholesale Prescription Drug Distributors License Act to update definitions and application requirements for drug manufacturers. It clarifies the definition of a "virtual manufacturer" as a company that manufactures and distributes drugs without taking physical possession of the products within the state. The bill requires license applicants to disclose their FDA approval status or intent to submit an application within 12 months, while explicitly stating that FDA approval cannot be made a condition for licensure. These changes affect pharmaceutical companies operating in Pennsylvania and streamline the licensing process for manufacturers at various stages of FDA approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's tax code to update rules for the historic preservation incentive tax credit program. It expands the definition of eligible taxpayers to include various business entities and tax-exempt organizations that own historic structures. The legislation also increases the maximum annual tax credit amount a single applicant can receive from $500,000 to $1.5 million while setting a new statewide annual cap of $20 million. Additionally, it requires the Department of Community and Economic Development to distribute these credits equitably across different regions of the state.

Maddy summarySB 792 sets annual limits on Pennsylvania's research and development (R&D) tax credit program. It caps total annual credits at $120 million, with $24 million specifically reserved for small businesses. Unused portions of either the small business allocation or the general allocation can roll over to the other group if not fully claimed in a given year. This bill directly affects businesses claiming R&D tax credits in Pennsylvania, particularly small businesses that receive priority funding. The change modifies the existing tax credit structure under the 1971 Tax Reform Code.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new paid family and medical leave program in Pennsylvania, creating a fund to support workers who need time off for family care or medical reasons. It requires employers to contribute to the program and sets rules for how long employees can take leave, how much money they receive, and what situations qualify for benefits, including care for family members with serious health conditions or recovery from domestic violence. The Department of Labor and Industry will administer the program, handle claims, and enforce rules, while employees have the right to take legal action if their rights are violated. The legislation also includes provisions for self-employed individuals to opt into the program and establishes an advisory board to guide program development.

Maddy summarySB 1260 establishes the State Board of Electrical Licensure to regulate and oversee electrical contractors, electricians, residential electricians, and apprentices in Pennsylvania. The bill requires individuals performing electrical work to obtain specific licenses based on their role and experience, while also mandating liability insurance and continuing education for license holders. To enforce these standards, the legislation creates a system of fees, fines, and penalties for violations, along with procedures for suspending or revoking licenses when necessary.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Prevailing Wage Act to clarify definitions and requirements for public works projects. It expands the definition of "public work" to include custom fabrication of nonstandard goods or materials for projects costing more than $25,000, while excluding structural steel and precast concrete. The law requires contractors and subcontractors performing custom fabrication to follow the same wage, reporting, and compliance rules as other public works contractors. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the Secretary of Labor and Industry must determine prevailing wage rates for all crafts, including those involved in custom fabrication, and must consider employee benefit contributions from collective bargaining agreements when setting these rates.

Maddy summarySB 806 amends Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to require businesses and creators to clearly disclose when content (such as text, images, audio, or video) is generated by artificial intelligence before presenting it to consumers. The bill defines "clear and conspicuous" disclosure as requiring the notice to be easily noticeable in size, color, location, and duration - without being hidden, contradicted, or obscured by other information. This applies to all AI-generated content distributed to consumers, including online posts, ads, or product descriptions. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" within the state of Pennsylvania. The measure serves a commemorative purpose by acknowledging the historical significance of the date, which marks the day enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom in 1865. It does not alter laws or create new policies but instead establishes an official state recognition of this African-American holiday.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code of 1949 to allow the Secretary of Education to temporarily waive a requirement that career and technical education programs must end by twelfth grade. The change directly affects students in vocational and technical education programs and gives the state education secretary the authority to approve programs that extend beyond high school graduation. The waiver is limited to three years or until final regulations are issued, whichever happens first, and does not prevent existing programs from ending in twelfth grade. Students already enrolled in these programs before the waiver expires will not be affected by the change.