New Law Closes Loophole in Sex Offender Registry to Better Protect Children
A new law signed yesterday by the governor will strengthen Pennsylvania’s efforts to protect children from sexual abuse in youth sports and nonprofit programs, according to the bill’s sponsors Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Senator Hutchinson Applauds Passage and Signing of CPA Licensure Reform Bill
Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21) today announced that his legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s accounting profession and address the growing shortage of certified public accountants (CPAs) has officially been signed into law as Act 27 of 2025. [Read More]
Laughlin’s Unwavering Advocacy for Repealing Ban on Sunday Hunting Results in Bill Going to Governor’s Desk
As a longtime advocate of repealing the ban on Sunday hunting, Sen. Dan Laughlin, (R-49) is proud to announce that the General Assembly has approved legislation that would do just that, sending the measure to be signed into law. [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on State Budget Progress
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today on the current status of the 2025-26 state budget. [Read More]
House Approves Phillips-Hill Measure to Support EMS Providers, Expand Naloxone Access
The state House of Representatives approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that empowers EMS providers to leave behind naloxone at the scene of an overdose, giving caregivers and loved ones a critical tool to prevent future emergencies. [Read More]
Baker Bill to Expand Body Camera Use for Law Enforcement Passes Senate
Legislation sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to expand the use of body-worn cameras to additional law enforcement personnel has passed the Senate. [Read More]
Yaw, Miller to Introduce Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam
State Senators Gene Yaw (R-23) and Nick Miller (D-14) announced plans today to introduce bipartisan legislation that would limit the manufacture, sale, distribution and use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) beginning in 2026. [Read More]
Keefer Introduces Pro-Business Package of Bills to Cut Red Tape, Empower Workers and Job Creators
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) introduced a pro-business package of bills aimed at reducing government overreach, streamlining outdated regulatory processes and supporting economic growth across the commonwealth. [Read More]
Rothman Bill to Ensure Efficient use of Boater, Angler Dollars Passes Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) to ensure more efficient operations from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has passed the Senate unanimously. [Read More]
Vogel’s Stroke Registry Bill On Its Way to Becoming Law
This week the General Assembly advanced Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.’s (R-47) stroke registry legislation, Senate Bill 411, and is set to become law. [Read More]