Sen. Camera Bartolotta

Maddy summarySB 1060 amends Pennsylvania's Health Care Facilities Act to require licensed health care facilities to screen new patients for veteran status during admission. This applies directly to hospitals, clinics, and other facilities that admit new patients under the Act. The bill updates licensing requirements to mandate this screening as a standard part of patient intake, without altering existing benefits or eligibility processes. The provision aims to identify veterans for potential service-connected care options through the facility's existing systems.

Maddy summarySB 1068 removes existing regulations governing the state's CO2 Budget Trading Program, which is a system where businesses buy and sell allowances for carbon emissions. This change directly affects companies participating in the program by eliminating specific compliance rules they previously had to follow. The key provision is the outright abrogation (removal) of these regulations, streamlining the program's operational requirements without creating new rules. The bill passed final passage on October 22, 2025, and was referred to the Environmental & Natural Resource Protection committee for further consideration.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the week of November 23-29, 2025, as "Pennsylvania Week of Prayer and Thanksgiving." It is a ceremonial measure with no binding legal effect, intended to recognize and encourage observance of this period. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvania state government and citizens by formally acknowledging this week for prayer and thanksgiving activities. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or impact specific groups or programs.

Maddy summarySB 1041 amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to expand public assistance coverage for complex care assistant services. It directly affects individuals requiring long-term, specialized personal care due to disabilities or chronic conditions. The bill establishes a new provision requiring the state to provide medical assistance for these services under the public assistance program. This changes existing coverage by explicitly including complex care assistants, who help with daily living tasks like bathing, feeding, and medication management. The bill is currently pending in the Health & Human Services committee.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 2025 as "Italian-American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. It is a ceremonial recognition, not a law with policy changes, intended to honor Italian-American contributions to the state. The resolution directly affects the Italian-American community in Pennsylvania by formally acknowledging their cultural heritage during that month. No specific provisions or mechanisms are created, as it is purely symbolic.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 13, 2025, as "Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. It serves as a symbolic recognition to honor individuals affected by metastatic breast cancer and raise public awareness within the state, without creating new laws or allocating funding.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 2025 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It is a procedural resolution, not a bill with policy changes, intended to officially recognize and promote awareness of domestic violence issues during that month. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvanians by encouraging community organizations, schools, and government entities to host events and share resources during October 2025. It has no binding legal effect but serves as a commemorative designation.

Maddy summarySB 1021 amends Pennsylvania sentencing guidelines to increase penalties for violent acts targeting immigration enforcement. It creates a sentencing enhancement for two specific scenarios: (1) crimes of violence committed to interfere with immigration enforcement activities, and (2) violent acts causing bodily injury to immigration enforcement personnel. The bill applies to existing offenses under Pennsylvania law that meet these criteria, adding an extra penalty layer within the state's sentencing guidelines. This change directly affects individuals convicted of such violent acts against immigration enforcement officers or personnel.

Maddy summarySR 153 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating the West Suburban Little League 12-and-Under Softball Team on winning the 2025 Little League Softball World Series. It does not create new laws or policies, but formally recognizes the team's achievement through a vote by the legislature. The resolution directly affects the team and their community by providing official legislative acknowledgment of their championship. It was referred to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee on September 17, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1006 is a constitutional amendment proposing to expand property tax exemptions for Pennsylvania veterans with service-connected disabilities. It would extend partial tax relief proportional to disability ratings (50%-100%) and full exemption for veterans rated 100% disabled or surviving spouses of service members who died in action, were POWs, or were missing in action. The amendment also clarifies that surviving spouses of eligible veterans retain exemption after the veteran's death. As a constitutional amendment, it requires voter approval after legislative passage. (Bill: SB 1006, 2025 Session)