State
Pennsylvania State Legislation

2025–2026 Session
Designates Kada Scott Day
House resolution would designate November 18, 2026 as Kada Scott Day, extend condolences to her family, and send them a copy.
Adopted (202-1)
Court security study bill
The House resolution would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study magisterial district court security and issue a report by December 31, 2027.
Adopted (202-1)
Energy ratepayer rebates funded by fee
Pennsylvania bill would charge 10 cents per kWh on large computing facilities to fund ratepayer rebates through a new Energy Ratepayer Protection Fund.
Referred to Energy
House honors Veterans Day
Resolution would recognize November 11, 2026 as Veterans Day in Pennsylvania.
Reported as committed
House designates Wreaths Across America Day
House resolution would designate December 19, 2026 as Wreaths Across America Day and encourage residents to remember and teach military service stories.
Reported as committed
National Guard birthday designation
The Pennsylvania House would designate December 13, 2026 as the National Guard's 390th birthday and present a copy of the resolution.
Reported as committed
House designates Marine Corps birthday date
Pennsylvania House resolution would designate November 10, 2026 as the 251st Marine Corps birthday. It would be symbolic, with no programs or costs.
Reported as committed
Designates Veterans and Military Families Month
House resolution would designate November 2026 as Veterans and Military Families Month; a copy would be sent to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Reported as committed
House honors Franklin Kury
The resolution would formally honor Franklin L. Kury and send a copy to his family.
Adopted (203-0)
House honors former representative's memory
Resolution honors Barbara Ann Burns's memory and sends a copy to her family.
Adopted (203-0)
House honors Gerald Kaufman
House resolution would formally honor former representative Gerald Kaufman for civil rights, environmental rights, and public school integration; a copy would be sent to Mrs. Shelly D. Yanoff.
Adopted (203-0)
House honors Nicholas Maiale's public service
House resolution honors former Representative Nicholas Maiale for public service and philanthropy.
Adopted (203-0)
Lawmakers honor former representative Pistella
Resolution honors late representative Pistella for service and directs copy to Lauren Pistella Ley.
Adopted (203-0)
House honors former representative Lederer
The House honors former Representative Marie Lederer and directs a copy of the resolution to her family.
Adopted (203-0)
Remembering a former House member
A Pennsylvania House resolution remembers former member Kenneth Jadlowiec, who died August 13, 2024, at age 73. It expresses condolences to his wife, Denise.
Adopted (203-0)
Lawmakers study Carlisle Indian School's impact
Resolution would direct a 18-month study by the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee on Carlisle Indian Industrial School’s effects on Indigenous children and descendants.
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations
Nursing facilities and hospitals gain dispute review options
The bill would let nursing facilities choose between a free informal review and a fee-based independent review, and allow hospitals to pursue informal reviews or binding arbitration for certain disputes.
Second consideration
Senate to study hospital regulation costs
A Senate resolution directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study hospital regulations and rural physician practice and workforce issues within 12 months.
Adopted (50-0)
Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day
The Senate resolution would designate October 24, 2026 in Pennsylvania as Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day and urge residents to learn about these practices.
Senate concurred in House amendments (50-0)
One-time breast cancer training for clinicians
Bill would require one-time inflammatory breast cancer training for licensed clinicians applying for licensure or renewal, with boards approving free courses.
Referred to Professional Licensure
School remediation funding rules loosen
A bill would let school districts seek redevelopment assistance for remediation projects costing $100,000 or more, and abolish the non-State funding-share requirement.
Referred to Commerce
Chimney inspections required in home sales
Sellers would pay for a Level II chimney inspection and give report to buyers before signing the transfer agreement. It must follow NFPA 211 and be done by certified inspectors.
Referred to Housing & Community Development
Monthly statements for fantasy contests and gaming
A bill would require monthly statements for fantasy contests and interactive gaming, with email and mail delivery, 60-day effective date, links to self-exclusion resources, and penalties up to $100,000.
Referred to Gaming Oversight
In liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for diesel fuel importers and transporters, prohibiting use of dyed diesel fuel on highways and violations and penalties.
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