Sen. John Kane

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution designates the week of July 20 through 24, 2026, as "Construction Opioid Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania to highlight the high rate of opioid-related deaths in the construction industry. The bill encourages construction companies and organizations to use this time to educate workers about the dangers of opioid abuse and to facilitate discussions and events like drug take-back programs. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal designation to promote awareness among contractors, unions, and safety organizations within the state.

Maddy summarySB 1182 amends Pennsylvania's Board of Vehicles Act to update definitions and add new requirements for vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors. It requires manufacturers/distributors to reimburse dealers for all parts and service costs mandated by them, includes audit provisions for these reimbursements, and establishes a process for manufacturers/distributors to repurchase dealer inventory or equipment. The bill also adds consumer data protection rules, defining "consumer data" to align with federal standards (15 U.S.C. § 6809) and limiting how third-party "authorized integrators" can access dealer data. These changes directly affect vehicle dealers (who sell new/used cars), manufacturers, and distributors, while protecting consumer data used in dealership operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's parole board membership rules by clarifying how board vacancies are handled when a member's term expires. It requires the Governor to nominate a replacement within six months of a term ending, even if the current member stays on the board temporarily. The changes apply to all current and future Pennsylvania Parole Board members and will take effect 60 days after passage. The legislation focuses on administrative procedures for board composition rather than altering parole eligibility or release standards.

Maddy summarySB 1133 amends Pennsylvania's Pharmacy Act to adjust the composition of the State Board of Pharmacy. The bill increases the number of pharmacist members from five to six, requiring two to be appointed from acute care institutional pharmacies (previously one), and specifies that pharmacy technician members must have at least five years of experience. All board members serve six-year terms, with the technician limited to one term and other members to two consecutive terms. Appointments require the Governor's nomination and Senate approval.

Maddy summarySB 142 prohibits employers in Pennsylvania's broadcast industry (including TV, radio, and digital media companies) from enforcing non-compete clauses in employment agreements. It makes such clauses void and unenforceable if they restrict an employee's ability to move to a new employer or work within a specific geographic area after leaving a job. The bill does not affect agreements requiring employees to keep company information confidential. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summarySB 746 gives residents of manufactured home communities in Pennsylvania the right to purchase their community when it's sold. When a community owner plans to sell, they must notify all residents, the resident association (if one exists), and local housing agencies at least 90 days in advance, detailing the sale price and terms. Residents represented by a group owning at least 25% of spaces can then submit a competing offer within 90 days, forcing the owner to pause other sales for 120 days while they prepare their offer and negotiate in good faith. The bill also adds legal remedies, allowing residents to seek court action to stop non-compliant sales within 90 days of the transfer. This directly affects manufactured home residents and community owners across Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires licensed health care, child care, and drug treatment facilities in Pennsylvania to create and maintain written emergency preparedness plans for residents, staff, and visitors. These plans must include procedures for accounting for people during emergencies, identifying an on-site coordinator, and providing essential facility information like layout and utility shutoffs to local emergency responders. Facilities must share these plans with fire departments, police, and medical services annually or whenever significant changes occur, and state health departments will enforce compliance as a condition of licensure.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally condemns the Russian Federation for its invasion of Ukraine and specifically denounces the illegal abduction and forced transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia. The measure declares that these actions violate the Genocide Convention and amounts to genocide, asserting that Russia aims to erase Ukrainian culture and identity by removing its next generation. By stating these findings, the resolution holds the Russian government responsible for the wrongful removal and indoctrination of children while highlighting the severe risks these minors face, such as exploitation and trauma. As a non-binding legislative statement, this bill directly affects the Senate's official record and expresses the state's stance on the humanitarian crisis without imposing new laws or penalties.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's turnpike laws to clarify that electronic toll collection data can be shared with law enforcement to help locate abducted children or missing persons at risk. Specifically, it ensures that privacy protections for toll records do not prevent authorities from accessing this information when responding to Amber Alerts or other missing person cases. The legislation directly affects the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and law enforcement agencies by defining the scope of data sharing for public safety purposes. It does not create new tolling systems or change how drivers pay, but rather establishes a legal exception to privacy rules for emergency situations. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's tax code to update rules for the historic preservation incentive tax credit program. It expands the definition of eligible taxpayers to include various business entities and tax-exempt organizations that own historic structures. The legislation also increases the maximum annual tax credit amount a single applicant can receive from $500,000 to $1.5 million while setting a new statewide annual cap of $20 million. Additionally, it requires the Department of Community and Economic Development to distribute these credits equitably across different regions of the state.