Pennsylvania State Legislation

Pennsylvania lawmakers propose a work opportunity tax credit to reward employers who hire people in 10 targeted groups, with credits up to $2,400 per worker.

Pennsylvania bill would require the school athletics association to adopt a sports medicine policy by August 1, 2027, creating a role for licensed doctors of chiropractic.

The Pennsylvania House would recognize November 10, 2026 as 'Bill White Day' honoring Bill White's baseball and broadcasting career.

A resolution would require the Joint State Government Commission to study automated transit systems and report cost estimates within one year.

Senate resolution honors late Timothy Murphy and offers condolences to his family. The measure records his service in the Senate and U.S. House.

A Pennsylvania bill would criminalize knowingly entering a locked animal enclosure or bypassing its protective structure, with restitution for facility costs and tiered penalties up to a felony.

PA bill would require 10 hours OSHA training for construction workers and 30 hours for supervisors, with proof on site; enforcement by Labor and Industry, effective 60 days after passage.

Bill would name Bridge Key 70551 over Blair Gap Run in Allegheny Township the Palmer Brown Memorial Bridge; PennDOT would erect signs in both directions 60 days after enactment.

Bill would require school entities to enroll homeless students immediately and designate a liaison, with dispute procedures overseen by the state Department of Education.

The bill would let some township supervisors participate remotely. A majority must be physically present and the policy takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Pennsylvania Senate bill would redefine prohibited offensive weapons, tying some devices to state and federal law and removing written-instruction requirements, taking effect 60 days after enactment.

Resolution would designate October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Pennsylvania and send copies to Laurel House and the Domestic Abuse Project.

Bill would authorize localities to establish opt-out electricity programs for residential and small-business customers, with price safeguards for low-income participants, to take effect 60 days after enactment.

Municipalities must use fire-loss proceeds for repairs or securing damaged buildings; insureds could sue over unused funds. Deadlines range from 120 days to one year.

Lawmakers introduce a bill redefining 'offensive weapons' and scrapping written-use instructions for electric incapacitation devices. The measure was introduced in the House and referred to Judiciary.

Pennsylvania would require courts to weigh past convictions, pending charges, and protection-from-abuse orders when deciding bail for felony defendants. Two criteria from separate incidents could trigger a rebuttable presumption.

Resolution would designate October 27, 2026 as Fraternal Benefit Societies Day. The Pennsylvania House would recognize fraternal benefit societies and volunteers without creating new rights.

Bill would raise neighborhood tax credits to $108 million and award 90% credits for qualifying projects, effective 60 days after enactment, and keep $2 million for pass-through entities.

A bill would outlaw beating-method hunting and allow the Game Commission to revoke licenses or deny hunting privileges on accusations.

Resolution would recognize October 25–31, 2026 as Respiratory Care Week. It would encourage residents to acknowledge respiratory therapists' work.

Pennsylvania would create a rural emergency hospital licensing category for qualifying rural facilities. It would impose a $250 application or renewal fee and require federal approval for coverage rules.

The bill would force DHS to grant STD clinics at least $500 within 90 days and require a single 340B claims method.

Pennsylvania lawmakers push a bill to set antisemitism definition in law. It bases the definition on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance approach and applies when the term is undefined.

Surviving spouses and minor children could exclude realty transfer tax. The exclusion covers transfers within five years of death tied to the principal residence.