Sen. Michele Brooks

Maddy summarySR 174 is a non-binding resolution urging Congress to create a centralized national system for sharing wage, employment, unemployment compensation, and related eligibility data with states. It directly affects state agencies that administer programs like unemployment benefits, as they would receive standardized data to determine applicant eligibility. The resolution proposes a secure, streamlined federal database to replace current fragmented state-level data collection. This is a procedural request to Congress, not a law that would change existing policies or programs.

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 "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and October 17, 2025, as "National Mammography Day" within Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes these observances at the state level. The resolution affects Pennsylvania's official state calendar and communications, encouraging awareness efforts during these designated dates. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding legal effect beyond the state's symbolic recognition.

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 1007 (An Act providing for insurance coverage for transition intervention reversal services) requires health insurance plans to cover medical services that reverse prior gender transition interventions, such as procedures to undo hormone therapy or surgical changes. This directly affects transgender individuals who have undergone medical transition and seek to reverse those treatments. The key provision mandates that insurers include coverage for these reversal services without additional cost-sharing, treating them similarly to other covered medical procedures. The bill is currently pending referral to the Banking & Insurance committee for further consideration. (Note: The bill title uses "transition intervention reversal services," which refers to medical services reversing prior gender transition treatments, not to be confused with broader policy debates.)

Maddy summarySB 1013 requires the Department of State to prepare a report on election-related complaints received by the state. The report would detail complaint types, locations, and resolution status, providing transparency on election administration issues. This affects how election data is documented and shared by state officials. The bill mandates this reporting as part of the Department of State's existing duties.

Maddy summarySB 381 amends Pennsylvania law to prohibit certain types of animal experimentation, testing, and sale of products developed through such testing. Specifically, it bans animal testing for cosmetics, certain medical products, and household items, and prohibits the sale of these products within Pennsylvania. The bill imposes penalties for violations, including fines for businesses that conduct or sell prohibited products. This directly affects businesses that conduct or market cosmetics, personal care products, or specific medical items tested on animals. The law aims to restrict animal testing in these product categories without banning all scientific research.

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 summarySB 461 requires health insurance policies in Pennsylvania to cover specific diagnostic tests and treatments for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses. It directly affects all Pennsylvanians with health insurance, particularly those in the state’s high-risk areas (all 67 counties, per the bill’s findings). The key provision mandates insurers cover clinically appropriate diagnostics and antibiotics, including longer-term treatments that some patients require. The bill aims to improve access to care by eliminating coverage barriers, as Pennsylvania has the highest Lyme disease incidence in the U.S. (over 100,000 cases reported in 2018 alone). This is intended to reduce chronic cases and overall disease burden, aligning with the state’s legislative purpose to promote prevention and treatment access.

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.