Brown: Greg Moyer’s Law Now in Effect, Expanding AED Access and Strengthening Student Athlete Safety Across Pennsylvania
Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) joined the Moyer family and advocates at Notre Dame Jr./Sr. High School on Friday to announce the enactment of Greg Moyer’s Law, now Act 17 of 2026, requiring automated external defibrillators at all PIAA-sanctioned athletic events and practices and strengthening emergency action plans for sudden cardiac arrest. [Read More]
Sen. Pennycuick Measure to Help Pennsylvanians with Mental Illness Receive Timely Access to Care
This week, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) introduced legislation to reduce delays in access to mental health medications. Specifically, the measure requires health insurers to follow a clear process that ensures Pennsylvanians with mental illness can receive timely and meaningful treatment. [Read More]
Robinson and Ward Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Financial Stability of 911 EMS Providers During National EMS Week
Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Judy Ward (R-30) introduced legislation to establish fair and direct reimbursement rates for 911 emergency medical services providers across Pennsylvania, helping ensure lifesaving emergency care remains available in communities throughout the commonwealth. [Read More]
Pennycuick Introduces Bill to Prohibit NDAs for Data Center Development
Today, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) introduced legislation prohibiting state and local government agencies from entering into non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for data center development. [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Political Threat to General Assembly Members
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement today in reaction to news that members of the General Assembly were targeted with threats: [Read More]
Brown Announces Enactment of Greg Moyer’s Law
Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) announced today Senate Bill 375, known as Greg Moyer’s Law, has officially been signed into law as Act 17 of 2026 after more than a decade of her advocacy. [Read More]
Pittsburgh Hearing Examines Robinson’s Bill Ensuring Lead-Free Drinking Water in Schools
Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) and Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) today hosted an informational hearing examining legislation to ensure Pennsylvania students have access to safe, lead-free drinking water in schools. [Read More]
Judiciary Committee Advances Dush ‘SB357’ to Fully Protect Sacred Right to Carry Concealed Firearm
Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Senate Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) that would fully allow for the concealed carrying of legally owned firearms, Senate Bill 357, was advanced (9-5) by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, with all five negative votes cast by PA Senate Democrats. [Read More]
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]