Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution officially designates April 2026 as National Fair Housing Month in Pennsylvania. The measure serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of fair housing principles without altering existing laws or regulations.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission to create a public online database tracking all utility rates and rate increase requests. The database must be searchable by company, utility type, year, or docket number and include data from the previous 20 years. The commission must update the database within 10 days of receiving a new rate increase request and make it available on its website. The bill allows the commission to hire a third party to manage the database and takes effect immediately upon passage.
Maddy summarySB 1211 amends Pennsylvania's Insurance Company Law of 1921 to require casualty insurance policies to cover biomarker testing for medical assistance and Children's Health Insurance Program enrollees. The bill defines medical assistance and CHIP managed care plans as health care plans that use gatekeepers to manage services, explicitly including biomarker testing in this definition. This change ensures that insurance coverage for these specific health services is standardized under state law, subject to necessary federal approval. The legislation takes effect 60 days after passage.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution encourages the Department of Community and Economic Development to partner with private businesses and tourism groups to establish a "Pennsylvania Sweet and Salty Trail." The trail would promote tourism highlighting the state's confectionery, snack food, food manufacturing, and agricultural industries, which support thousands of jobs and generate significant economic activity. The resolution is non-binding and focuses on raising awareness of these industries' contributions, not creating new laws or funding.
Maddy summarySB 124 (Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code amendment) allows Pennsylvania taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 in unreimbursed expenses related to donating a human organ (such as liver, kidney, or bone marrow) for transplantation. The deduction covers travel, lodging, lost wages, and medical costs incurred during the donation, but only for the tax year the transplant occurred and only once per lifetime. It does not apply to tax years before 2025 and cannot reduce taxable income below zero. This provision directly affects individuals who donate organs and seek tax relief for associated costs.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution designates March 20, 2026, as Eid al-Fitr Day in Pennsylvania to recognize the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan. The measure is sponsored by multiple state senators and serves as a formal acknowledgment of the religious observance rather than establishing a state holiday or altering government operations. The resolution includes background information on Eid al-Fitr, explaining its significance to the Muslim community and the traditions associated with the celebration.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes March 2026 as "National Nutrition Month" throughout Pennsylvania. The bill does not create new laws or change government programs but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of an existing national health awareness campaign led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It encourages all Pennsylvanians to participate in nutrition education efforts and focus on healthy eating habits during the month. The resolution is non-binding and does not allocate funding or mandate specific actions by state agencies.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution designates March 11, 2026, as "Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the work of licensed nutrition professionals. The bill recognizes registered dietitian nutritionists as food and nutrition experts who require accredited degrees, internships, and national examinations to practice. It also praises the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its approximately 3,127 members for promoting healthy eating and well-being across the state. This resolution is symbolic and does not create new laws or funding, serving instead to acknowledge the contributions of these healthcare professionals.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution designates March 12, 2026, as "Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered Day" throughout Pennsylvania to honor the contributions of these healthcare professionals. The bill recognizes the specialized training and education of registered nutrition and dietetics technicians, who work in settings like hospitals, schools, and community health programs. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about the role these technicians play in promoting nutrition and health. The resolution encourages Pennsylvanians to acknowledge and appreciate the work of these professionals in their communities.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution designates October 13, 2026, as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Pennsylvania to raise visibility for a specific stage of breast cancer. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to honor patients and families affected by the disease. It highlights the need for increased research and equitable care access while aligning with national awareness efforts that use teal, green, and pink ribbon colors. The resolution is non-binding and focuses on public recognition rather than implementing policy changes.
