Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill

Maddy summarySB 241 requires Pennsylvania's Liquor Control Board to automatically expunge citations issued to retail liquor licensees (such as restaurants, hotels, and clubs) for failing to follow pandemic-related health orders during the Governor's emergency period (March 2020 to end of emergency). It applies specifically to violations of executive actions, Health Secretary orders, or Department guidance related to COVID-19 protocols. The Board must remove these citations within 30 days at no cost to the business, providing written notice of the expungement. This policy change directly affects businesses that received such citations during the pandemic emergency.

Maddy summarySB 114 updates Pennsylvania's Nurse Aide Resident Abuse Prevention Training Act to strengthen training standards for nurse aides working in long-term care facilities. It requires the state department to develop a specific long-term care curriculum, set qualifications for instructors (including RN supervision and facility experience), and establish a train-the-trainer program. The bill also creates three pathways to become a certified nurse aide, including completing approved training with a competency exam (offering remote written testing options), graduating from nursing programs, or meeting equivalent requirements. Additionally, it prohibits the department from imposing waiting periods before online training can be offered in approved programs. These changes directly affect nurse aides, long-term care facilities, and training programs across Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 15-21, 2025, as "Rail Safety Week" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes and promotes rail safety awareness during that week through official state acknowledgment. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect specific groups but aims to raise public attention to rail safety issues. The measure is pending referral to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee.

Maddy summarySB 194 allows Pennsylvania local government units (like counties, cities, townships, and school districts) to publish required legal notices through three methods: traditional newspapers, their own official websites, or the websites of local newspapers. If using online methods, they must also physically post notices at their main office and public meeting location. The bill requires local governments to keep records of all published notices for at least three years and clarifies that using these methods doesn’t replace existing legal journal publication requirements when specifically mandated by law. This updates how local governments meet public notice obligations under Pennsylvania law.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 147) designates September 19, 2025, as "POW/MIA Recognition Day" within the state of Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes this date for observance of prisoners of war and missing in action service members. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies; it solely establishes a day of official recognition for the state. The resolution is currently referred to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee.

Maddy summarySR 142 is a symbolic resolution designating September 1, 2025, as "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Day" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups; instead, it formally recognizes this date for a public safety awareness campaign focused on preventing drunk driving. The resolution serves as a procedural statement to encourage law enforcement and community efforts during the designated period. This is a non-binding commemorative measure, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 2025 as "Histiocytosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes the need to raise public awareness about histiocytosis, a rare immune system disorder. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight this condition and support affected individuals and families, without creating new laws or altering existing policies.

Maddy summarySR 140 designates September 2025 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. This resolution does not create new laws or requirements but formally recognizes the month to promote public awareness about childhood cancer. It encourages state agencies, community organizations, and the public to host educational events and support initiatives during September 2025. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture by the Pennsylvania legislature to highlight the issue and support affected families.

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 977 would require Pennsylvania's utility commission to create rules allowing electric and natural gas suppliers to provide a single consolidated bill for both energy supply and delivery charges, directly affecting residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The bill mandates new requirements for suppliers, including $250,000 bonding and confirmation they will only offer this billing method with commission approval. It aims to increase competition by enabling suppliers to offer tailored pricing plans like time-of-use rates, addressing low adoption rates (only 18.9% of residential electric customers currently shop suppliers). The policy change would replace the current system of separate utility and supplier bills, streamlining billing for consumers who choose alternative providers.