Bill to Protect Children from Internet Crimes, Boost Prosecution of Predators Approved by General Assembly
Legislation to improve Pennsylvania’s ability to investigate and prosecute internet crimes against children has been unanimously approved by the General Assembly, according to the bill’s Senate sponsor, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). The bill authorizes up to $5 million to be used annually for grants to support the program. [Read More]
Pennycuick, Langerholc, Brown Bill to Improve Rape Kit Testing Backlog Heads for Enactment
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today approved legislation introduced by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) to expedite the testing of rape kits, moving it a step closer to enactment. [Read More]
Senator Martin Bill to Install Braille Flag at PA Capitol Moves to Governor’s Desk
A new Braille Flag monument honoring veterans with visual impairments will be installed at the Pennsylvania Capitol Building under legislation passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives today, according to the bill’s author, Sen. Scott Martin (R-Lancaster). [Read More]
Phillips-Hill’s Contract Reform Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that would establish strict limits on commonwealth contracts to safeguard taxpayer dollars and maintain jurisdiction of state courts now heads to the governor’s desk after unanimously passing the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives. [Read More]
Pennsylvania is One Step Closer to Cellphone-Free Schools
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7) and Steve Santarseiro (D-10) addressing student cellphone use during school is almost law. [Read More]
Robinson’s Bill Modernizing Nonprofit Fundraising Almost Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) to support Pennsylvania’s local fire companies, youth sports leagues, VFWs, and other nonprofits by modernizing the small games of chance law was unanimously approved by the Senate and is one step closer to enactment. [Read More]
Local Bridge Funding Bills Championed by Rothman Set to Become Law
HARRISBURG – Two bills sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) to make state funding available for local bridge projects were approved this week. Dollars allocated to counties through the Motor Licensing Fund for bridge repair have come with spending guidance that in some instances is unclear, and in others needlessly inflexible or incomplete, ultimately failing […] [Read More]
Senate Approves Stronger Reporting Requirements for AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
The Senate voted unanimously today to better protect young people against the serious threats posed by child sexual abuse materials generated using artificial intelligence (AI), according to Sens. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Scott Martin (R-13) and Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Stefano, Coleman Sunshine Act Transparency Bill Moves to Governor’s Desk
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jarrett Coleman (R-16) to strengthen government transparency and protect the public’s right to know was approved by the House of Representatives today and sent to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. [Read More]
Brooks Bill to Help Fire Departments, VFWs and American Legions Raise Funds, Serve Communities Heads to Governor’s Desk
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to help Pennsylvania fire departments, VFWs and American Legions generate more revenue and keep serving their communities has passed the General Assembly and now heads to the governor’s desk. [Read More]