Pennycuick Bill Cracking Down on New Car Theft Tactic Approved by Senate Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and co-sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) to target car thieves using new technology to spoof key fobs was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee. [Read More]
Senate Approves Mastriano Bill Expanding Overdose Reporting
The state Senate unanimously approved legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would ensure known or suspected drug overdoses treated by emergency medical services (EMS) providers are tracked in a statewide mapping system. [Read More]
PA Senate Passes Vogel Bill Focused on Improving Access to Stroke Resources
The state Senate today unanimously passed Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.’s (R-47) legislation which focuses on improving access to stroke resources. [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Langerholc Bill to Address Drug Activity Near Recovery Houses
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to strengthen protections for individuals in recovery has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee. [Read More]
Pennycuick Deepfake Bill Secures Key Committee Passage
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 649 introduced by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. John Kane (D-9) to modernize Pennsylvania’s forgery statute by explicitly addressing the rise of “deepfakes” and other forms of digital impersonation. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Pennycuick Bill to Address Mental Health Professional Shortages
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee passed Senate Bill 583 introduced by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to authorize the Commonwealth to join the Social Work Licensure Compact. [Read More]
Farry Bill Protecting Senior Prescription Assistance Passes Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) to protect thousands of Pennsylvania seniors from losing access to life-sustaining prescription medications has passed the Senate. [Read More]
Senate Advances Baker Legislation to Strengthen Enforcement of Protection from Abuse Orders
The Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to improve the enforcement of Protection from Abuse (PFA) petitions and orders and ensure law enforcement agencies are properly reimbursed. [Read More]
Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development, Protect Landowners Approved by House Committee
The Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee in the House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation encouraging responsible solar development and offering better protections for landowners, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Vogel, Comitta Introduce Legislation to License Music Therapists in PA
Music therapists in Pennsylvania could be professionally licensed by the Commonwealth, bringing significant economic and therapeutic benefits to families and communities under new legislation introduced by state Senators Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Carolyn Comitta (D-19). [Read More]