Senate Communications and Technology Committee Advances Child Protection in the Digital Age Task Force Measure
Today, Communications and Technology Committee Chair, Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced the unanimous passage of Senate Resolution 244 to establish a Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age. Along with Pennycuick, Senators Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Scott Martin (R-13) are co-prime sponsors of the measure. [Read More]
Bartolotta Bill Strengthening Home Improvement Consumer Protections Advances from Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to strengthen consumer protections and crack down on fraudulent home improvement practices has advanced out of the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee with bipartisan support. [Read More]
Senators Pennycuick, Miller Introduce Measure to Require Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation for Women Undergoing Cancer Treatment
Pennsylvania Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Pennsylvania Senator Nick Miller (D-16) announced the introduction of legislation to require insurance coverage in Pennsylvania for standard fertility preservation services for cancer patients who must undergo medical treatment that results in infertility. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Bills Safeguarding Homeowners, Homebuyers
The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, chaired by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), today approved bills aimed at protecting homebuyers and homeowners while ensuring greater accountability in the housing and home improvement industries. [Read More]
Measure to End State Funding for Gender Transition of Minors Passes Committee
Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Cris Dush (R-25) today announced legislation to end state funding for the gender transition of minors was passed with bipartisan support by the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Attainable Housing Package
A package of legislation aimed at expanding access to attainable housing while preserving local control and neighborhood character has advanced out of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, chaired by Senator Joe Picozzi (R-5). [Read More]
Pennsylvania State Senate Honors America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia
With the U.S. Semiquincentennial less than two months away, the Pennsylvania State Senate held a ceremonial gathering honoring America’s 250th birthday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. [Read More]
Argall Introduces Resolution to Honor America’s 250th Birthday
The Pennsylvania State Senate gathered today for a rare meeting at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to honor America’s 250th birthday, including Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Sens. Baker, Brown Highlight Legislation to Strengthen Penalties for Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officers
Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rosemary Brown (R-40) were joined today by law enforcement leaders and prosecutors at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to highlight legislation to strengthen penalties for individuals who attempt to murder a law enforcement officer and cause serious bodily injury. [Read More]
May is Mammography Month in Pennsylvania: Senate President Pro Tempore Ward, PA Breast Cancer Coalition Urge Early Screening
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), along with co-sponsors Sens. Christine Tartaglione (D-2), Frank Farry (R-6), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Devlin Robinson (R-37), announced a Senate resolution recognizing May 2026 as Mammography Month in Pennsylvania. [Read More]