Brooks’ Bill to Support Firefighters and Restore Rescinded EMS Grants Almost Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to strengthen Pennsylvania’s emergency response system by addressing the volunteer firefighter shortage and fixing recent problems with emergency services grant funding is one step closer to law. [Read More]
Mastriano, Baker Bill Seeking to Enhance State Veterans Homes One Step Closer to Becoming Law
Legislation seeking to enhance Pennsylvania’s six state Veterans Homes advanced from the General Assembly and is one step closer to becoming law, according to the bill’s sponsors Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Mastriano’s Bill to Expand Overdose Reporting Set to Become Law
After receiving unanimous approval from the General Assembly, Sen. Doug Mastriano’s (R-33) overdose reporting expansion bill, Senate Bill 89, is set to be enacted into law. [Read More]
A Win for Hunters and Farmers: House, Senate Approve Rothman Bill
Legislation spearheaded by Senator Greg Rothman (R-34) to safeguard sportsmen’s constitutional rights and provide relief to farmers facing crop damage received final Senate approval today. [Read More]
Sen. Laughlin Applauds Senate Passage of Sunday Hunting Bill, Moves Pennsylvania Closer to Ending Outdated Restrictions
Sen. Dan Laughlin, (R-49) today praised the Senate’s passage of House Bill 1431, a key measure to end Pennsylvania’s longstanding restrictions on Sunday hunting. [Read More]
Senate Bill Designating Joseph McGranaghan Memorial Highway Heads to Governor’s Desk
Legislation that includes Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver’s initiative to name a portion of the Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway in Snyder County as the Joseph McGranaghan Memorial Highway achieved final passage today and now heads to the Governor. [Read More]
PA House Passes Sens. Pennycuick, Kane Bill Targeting Rise of Deepfake Scams
The Pennsylvania House today acted to stem the rise of “deepfakes” and other forms of digital impersonation by approving legislation that would treat them as forgeries punishable by law, said sponsors Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. John Kane (D-9). These digital forgeries have been used to commit financial scams, injure personal reputations and disrupt the political process. Artificial intelligence allows individuals to create convincing images, audio and video of others, often without consent, that are nearly indistinguishable from reality. [Read More]
Langerholc’s and Baker’s Legislation to Modernize Motivational Boot Camp Statute, Save Quehanna Passes Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to modernize the outdated statutory framework governing the Department of Corrections’ motivational boot camp program at Quehanna Boot Camp in Clearfield County passed the Senate Judiciary Committee today. [Read More]
Gebhard’s Bill to Protect Users of Virtual Currency Set for Enactment
Sen. Chris Gebhard’s (R-48) bill to protect users of virtual currency is set for enactment into law following today’s approval by the House of Representatives. [Read More]
Keefer Introduces Legislation to Help Patients Understand Healthcare Costs
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) has introduced legislation to address ongoing issues with hospital price transparency in Pennsylvania, continuing her long-standing commitment to empowering patients and promoting accountability in healthcare. [Read More]