Sen. Tina Tartaglione

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes September 2025 as "Hunger Action Month" in Pennsylvania. It serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about hunger issues but does not create new laws, policies, or affect any individuals or programs. The resolution was referred to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee on September 4, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 989 would require health insurance plans in Pennsylvania to cover immunizations (such as vaccines) without out-of-pocket costs for policyholders. The bill applies to all health insurance providers operating in the state and mandates that they include immunization coverage in their plans. It also imposes penalties on insurers that fail to provide this coverage. This change would directly affect insurance companies and ensure Pennsylvanians with health insurance have guaranteed access to immunization services.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 13, 2025, as "Celiac Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. It is a ceremonial recognition with no binding legal effect or new policy requirements. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvanians living with celiac disease by raising public awareness through official state acknowledgment. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change laws, allocate funds, or impose obligations on any entity.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 144) designates September 10, 2025, as "World Suicide Prevention Day" within Pennsylvania. It is a ceremonial recognition with no binding policy changes or direct impact on individuals or programs. The resolution formally acknowledges the annual observance of World Suicide Prevention Day in the state. It was referred to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee on September 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 2025 as "Military Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but formally recognizes the need for increased awareness and support related to military suicide prevention. The designation aims to encourage community efforts and education during that month, directly affecting Pennsylvanians through heightened public focus on this issue.

Maddy summarySB 11 amends Pennsylvania's Election Code to strengthen transparency in campaign financing. It clarifies definitions for key terms like "expenditure," "independent expenditure," and "corporate political accountability," requiring candidates, committees, and businesses to disclose political spending more clearly. The bill mandates biennial adjustments to contribution limits and adds new reporting rules for corporate political activity, including independent expenditures. These changes directly affect candidates, political committees, and corporations making election-related contributions or spending in Pennsylvania. The law aims to increase transparency around campaign funding to address concerns about corruption.

Maddy summarySB 976 requires hotels with 100+ guest rooms in Pennsylvania to provide hotel employees working alone in guest rooms with a safety device (like a two-way radio) at no cost. The bill mandates that hotels must respond immediately when an employee activates the device due to threats of violence, sexual assault, harassment, or other emergencies, and reassign the employee to a safer area without losing pay. Hotels must also protect employees from retaliation for using the device, notify staff about guests who caused incidents, and provide safety education. Violations result in a $5,000 administrative penalty per offense after a warning. This applies to all hotel employers not covered by existing collective bargaining agreements.

Maddy summarySB 981 amends Pennsylvania's licensing law for social work and therapy professions to specifically regulate "Licensed Recreational Therapists." It defines recreational therapy practice (including 15 methods like assessment, treatment planning, and community integration) and requires a license for anyone using the title "Licensed Recreational Therapist." Unlike other licensed professions under this law, recreational therapists must hold a license for employment by the state, local governments, or nonprofit agencies. The bill also updates the State Board composition to include one licensed recreational therapist member.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 138) is a non-binding statement by the Pennsylvania Senate recognizing September 2025 as "Suicide Prevention Month" within the state. It does not create new laws, programs, or funding; it solely serves to symbolically acknowledge the issue and align with the national observance. The resolution highlights suicide statistics and the National Alliance on Mental Illness theme for awareness, but the designation itself has no direct policy impact on individuals or services. It affects the state government's official recognition of the month, not Pennsylvanians' access to mental health resources.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates August 2025 as "Emergency Management Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It recognizes the work of emergency managers across all sectors - including local officials, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, and federal partners - and encourages all Pennsylvania residents to express appreciation for their efforts in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies and disasters. The resolution has no binding policy requirements or funding changes.