Senate Passes Ward Bills to Increase Penalties for Causing Unintentional Death and Reinforce Commercial Vehicle Safety in Pennsylvania
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today announced the Senate approved legislation she introduced to increase penalties for causing unintentional death on the roadway, as well as comprehensive bills aimed at strengthening commercial vehicle safety standards and closing dangerous loopholes in Pennsylvania’s licensing and training systems. [Read More]
Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Constitutional Carry as Senate Sends Preemption Expansion to the House
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R‑20), advanced major pro–Second Amendment legislation today while the full Senate acted separately to strengthen statewide firearm protections. [Read More]
Brown’s Midwifery Modernization Bill Signed into Law, Supporting Mothers and Babies
Sen. Rosemary Brown’s (R-40) Midwifery Modernization legislation was signed into law today, marking a significant step forward in expanding maternal healthcare access across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Passes Langerholc Bill to Eliminate Vehicle Emissions Testing
The Senate today approved, in a bipartisan manner, legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to eliminate the commonwealth’s outdated vehicle emissions program. [Read More]
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]