Sen. Joe Picozzi

Maddy summarySB 1110 (Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1110) creates special vehicle license plates for individuals with autism spectrum disorder or frequent occupants of vehicles driven by them. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to design plates featuring "Autistic/Neurodivergent" at the bottom within 60 days, with applications needing a $14 fee (plus registration) and a physician's sworn statement confirming the diagnosis. These plates are limited to passenger vehicles or trucks under 14,000 pounds gross weight and carry the same legal validity as standard plates. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summarySB 88 amends Pennsylvania's Insurance Company Law to require health insurance plans sold in the state to cover specific breast imaging services without cost-sharing for policyholders. It mandates annual mammograms for women 40+ and physician-recommended mammograms for women under 40, plus MRI and other breast imaging for those at average or higher risk of breast cancer due to factors like family history, genetic mutations, or dense breast tissue. The law specifies coverage for screening, supplemental, and diagnostic exams but does not require coverage for mastectomies or override standard deductibles/copays beyond the minimum required services. This replaces prior requirements that allowed cost-sharing and excluded MRI coverage.

Maddy summarySB 1097 amends Pennsylvania's holiday statutes to include provisions for "family recognition" within special observances. This procedural bill would update Title 38 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes regarding holiday and observance designations. The bill specifically aims to formally recognize families within the context of state-observed days, though the exact mechanisms for this recognition are not detailed in the provided context. It is currently in the referral stage with no further actions recorded.

Maddy summarySB 1020 modifies Pennsylvania's hunting and trapping license fee structure to expand resident license exemptions. It directly affects Pennsylvania residents who hunt or trap, particularly those who may qualify for reduced or waived fees under updated criteria. The bill changes specific provisions in Title 34 of the state statutes to clarify eligibility for these exemptions, making it easier for qualifying residents to obtain licenses without paying standard fees. The bill passed final passage on November 18, 2025, and was referred to the Game & Fisheries committee for further consideration.

Maddy summarySB 1093 raises Pennsylvania's minimum wage to $9.00 per hour starting January 1, 2026; $10.00 per hour starting January 1, 2027; and $11.00 per hour starting January 1, 2028. It also adds two new exemptions: one for employees working in the personal staff of elected officials or as immediate advisers, and another for minor league baseball players covered by collective bargaining agreements. These changes directly affect most private-sector employers and workers in Pennsylvania, with new wage rates taking effect on the specified dates. The bill updates the 1968 Minimum Wage Act but does not alter existing overtime requirements.

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 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 summarySB 914 requires scrap processors and recycling facility operators in Pennsylvania to collect specific information when purchasing scrap material, including details about the seller and the material type. It mandates that these businesses use commercial accounts for transactions and prohibits them from buying certain materials, such as those potentially linked to theft. The bill directly affects businesses in the scrap and recycling industry by imposing new record-keeping and transaction rules under state criminal law. The legislation passed its final vote on October 7, 2025, and was referred to the Judiciary committee for further consideration.

Maddy summarySB 800 amends Pennsylvania's fish and boating laws to clarify how fees collected from fishing and boating activities fund specific conservation efforts. It adds provisions allowing the Fish Fund to cover expenses related to boats/boating that benefit fish and fishing, and the Boat Fund to cover expenses related to fish/fishing that benefit boats/boating. The bill requires the Fish and Boat Commission to track and report all spending under these new provisions annually to legislative committees by January 31. These changes ensure transparency in fund usage while directing resources toward overlapping conservation priorities for both fish and boating infrastructure.