Law Enforcement, Child Safety Advocates Call for Stronger Response to AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
Law enforcement officials and child advocacy organizations shared their support for strengthening laws and education about the harm artificial intelligence (AI) can bring to children during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) today. [Read More]
Senate Leaders Remember Former Senate Majority Leader Chip Brightbill
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Senate Majority Leader David J. “Chip” Brightbill, who served in the Senate of Pennsylvania from 1982 to 2006: [Read More]
Coleman’s Weapon Incident Notification Bill Signed into Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) to increase transparency and parental notification in the event of weapon-related incidents in Pennsylvania schools has officially been signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro. [Read More]
Pennycuick Introduces Measure to Incentivize Child Adoption In Recognition of National Adoption Month
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced that in recognition of National Adoption Month, she introduced Senate Bill 1084 to incentivize child adoption in the Commonwealth through establishment of the Child Adoption Tax Credit. [Read More]
Farry: Senate Institutional and Sustainability Committee Advances Bill to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Nursing Workforce
The Senate Institutional and Sustainability Committee, chaired by Sen. Frank Farry (R-6), held a meeting last week and unanimously passed important legislation aimed at addressing nursing workforce challenges in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Approves Baker Bill to Clarify District Attorney Succession, Strengthen Uniformity Across Counties
The Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) that provides clearer and uniform procedures for filling vacancies in the office of district attorney across counties. [Read More]
Senate Committee Examines Car Insurance Lapses
The Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), held a hearing Wednesday to question the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) about fixing alleged lapses in car insurance. [Read More]
Brooks’ Bill to Strengthen Protections Against Telemarketers Passes Senate
Legislation to better protect Pennsylvanians from scammers and telemarketers, sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50), was unanimously approved today by the Senate. [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bipartisan Legislation Addressing Public Safety, Child Protection, Estate Law and Vape Regulation
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R–20) met today to advance a series of bipartisan measures aimed at strengthening public safety, protecting children, improving estate processes and cracking down on illegal vape products in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Robinson Resolution Recognizing 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps Adopted by Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate today voted to adopt Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) resolution designating Nov. 10, 2025, as Marine Corps Day in Pennsylvania in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps. [Read More]