Sen. Nick Pisciottano

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's consumer protection laws to ban businesses from charging extra fees or higher interest rates to customers who choose to pay by mail or receive paper statements. The measure directly affects consumers and financial institutions by prohibiting differential pricing based on the method of payment or billing delivery. While businesses remain allowed to offer discounts for choosing electronic options, they cannot penalize customers for preferring traditional mail or paper communications. The changes take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for selling and using high-PAH sealants, which are used in roofing and waterproofing projects, by setting a sales ban effective January 1, 2025, and an application ban starting January 1, 2026. It allows local governments to create their own laws to enforce these restrictions, provided they are at least as strict as a model ordinance that the state Department of Environmental Protection will draft. The bill also changes how fines are handled, permitting municipalities to collect and keep penalties for violations of their local rules rather than sending them to the state department. Additionally, it establishes a Safer Sealant Fund to manage money collected from these penalties.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the PA VETConnect Program, which requires employers with more than 50 full-time employees to display a standardized poster about veterans' benefits and services. The poster must be placed in a visible area and include contact information for the Department of Military Affairs, resources for mental health and education, tax benefits, driver's license options, unemployment insurance details, legal services, and crisis line contacts. By mandating this workplace posting, the legislation aims to make support resources for veterans and their families more accessible within Pennsylvania workplaces.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the Mixed-Use Revitalization Program in Pennsylvania to require developers using program funds to prioritize American-made supplies. It establishes a process where developers must notify their local municipality if a needed supply is not available domestically, allowing the public to file objections if they believe a suitable American alternative exists. The legislation defines "American-made" as items produced, manufactured, mined, grown, or performed within the United States. Ultimately, the requirement to use domestic supplies is waived for specific items only after a formal review confirms they are unavailable or insufficient in the U.S. market.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs government health programs to cover the cost of medically necessary home blood pressure monitors for pregnant and postpartum individuals. The measure specifically defines "enrollees" as those receiving government-sponsored health care and limits the coverage to devices validated for clinical accuracy. It applies to programs such as the Children's Health Insurance Program and extends the postpartum period to one year following delivery. The changes will become effective 60 days after the bill is enacted.