Legislation to Combat AI-Generated Deepfake Images of Minors in PA Set for Enactment
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Jimmy Dillon (D-5) and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) to combat “deepfake” images of minors and child sexual abuse materials generated by artificial intelligence (AI) received final legislative approval and is set for enactment into law. [Read More]
Aument, Williams Bill to Improve Early Literacy Poised for Enactment
The Senate and House unanimously passed and sent to the governor legislation sponsored by Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36) and Anthony Williams (D-8) to give students the best chance at lifelong success through a strong, evidence-based reading program. [Read More]
Senate Approves Martin’s Resolution Urging Fairness, Uniformity in Student Athlete NIL Deals
The Senate of Pennsylvania today urged the U.S. Congress and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to create a standard set of Name Image Likeness (NIL) policies across all states and universities to better protect student athletes. [Read More]
Bill to designate Diwali as an official PA holiday passes General Assembly
Legislation that would make Diwali an official holiday in Pennsylvania passed the state General Assembly today. [Read More]
Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development Approved by House Committee
The state House of Representatives Environmental Resources and Energy Committee recently approved legislation to encourage responsible solar development and protect landowners, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Mastriano, Senate Committee Advance Bills Supporting Emergency Responders
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), today advanced three bills that would support Pennsylvania’s emergency responders. [Read More]
Senate Passes Bill Limiting Damages, Protecting Taxpayers
The Senate today passed Senate Bill 1300, sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) which would reform the limitations on damages for catastrophic cases. [Read More]
Senate Leaders: Legislative Responsibility Must Be Preserved
A resolution to ensure transparency and uphold the balance of power between legislative branches of government was adopted by the Pennsylvania Senate today, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41). [Read More]
Ward and Collett Bill Enabling Better Service at Long-Term Care Facilities Heads to the Governor’s Desk
The Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sens. Judy Ward (R-30) and Maria Collett (D-12) that would enhance the availability and quality of service at long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania, sending it to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk to be signed into law. [Read More]
Legislation to End Wasteful Spending at Vacant State Centers in White Haven, Hamburg, Polk Approved by Senate
Due to concerns about decades of bureaucratic inactivity and the waste of millions of taxpayer dollars at the state-owned White Haven Center, Hamburg Center, and Polk Center, the Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation introduced by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) to move the issue forward by a bipartisan vote of 47-3. [Read More]