Laughlin’s Aimee’s Law Passes Pennsylvania Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate today approved Senate Bill 1311, known as Aimee’s Law, sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to establish a statewide animal abuser registry and help prevent convicted abusers from obtaining more animals. [Read More]
Senate Passes Pennycuick School Bus Driver Safety Bill
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to increase penalties for school bus drivers who get behind the wheel to transport children while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or a dangerous combination of both passed the Senate today by a vote of 45-5. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Pennycuick Bill to Require Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation for Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick’s (R-24) legislation to require insurance coverage in Pennsylvania for standard fertility preservation services for cancer patients who must undergo medical treatment that results in infertility passed the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee today. [Read More]
Judiciary Committee Passes Pennycuick Measure to Provide Lifetime No-Contact Orders for Victims
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick’s (R-24) legislation Senate Bill 1484 known as Kayleigh’s Law to provide lifetime no-contact orders for victims of certain serious or violent offenses passed the Judiciary Committee today. [Read More]
Measure to Combat Pennie Fraud Approved by Senate Committee
The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee today advanced legislation aimed at combating fraudulent enrollment and protecting the integrity of Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace, according to committee chair Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48). [Read More]
Baker Announces Judiciary Committee Approval of Public Safety, Victim Protection Bills
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today announced the committee approved several bills to increase protections for victims and strengthen public safety. [Read More]
Bartolotta, Pisciottano Bill to Require AEDs at Utility Worksites Passes Senate
The Senate today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-45) to ensure life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are available where Pennsylvania lineworkers perform some of the most dangerous work. [Read More]
Gebhard Bill to Support Local Clubs and Fire Departments Passes Senate
The Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) that would provide much-needed relief to Pennsylvania’s civic organizations, fire companies, veterans’ groups and other nonprofits by increasing the prize limit for small games of chance. [Read More]
Yaw, Miller Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam Approved by Senate
A bill to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was approved by the state Senate today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14), sponsors of the measure. [Read More]
Senate Majority Leader Pittman Issues Statement on Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling on SEPTA Special Prosecutor
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling upholding Act 40 of 2023: [Read More]