Laughlin, Langerholc Announce Measure Requiring Prosecutors to Notify ICE of Illegal Migrants Violating State Law
Prosecutors across Pennsylvania would be required to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) whenever illegal migrants are charged with violating state law, under legislation, Senate Bill 1127, being introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). [Read More]
Brown: Put the Cellphone Down
Legislation prohibiting the use of cellular and other hand-held devices while driving passed today in the House of Representative’s Transportation Committee, according to the bill’s prime-sponsor, Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40). [Read More]
Laughlin Introduces Bill to Protect Animals in Domestic Violence Situations
Often forgotten in domestic violence situations are the victims’ animals, but new legislation introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) seeks to provide protections to those animals. [Read More]
Senate Approves Mastriano Bill Enhancing Overdose Tracking and Lifesaving Response
The state Senate today 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 recorded in a statewide tracking system known as the Overdose Information Network (ODIN). [Read More]
Senate Passes Baker’s Bill Extending Megan’s Law Requirements to Human Traffickers for Enhanced Community Safety
The Senate passed legislation that would extend Megan’s Law requirements to human traffickers, according to Sen Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Robinson Bill in Fight Against Fentanyl
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), joined by Sens. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), was approved in the Senate Judiciary Committee this week. [Read More]
Senate Passes Public Safety Bills Targeting Opioid Overdoses, Human Trafficking
The Pennsylvania Senate approved two measures today boosting community safety by targeting opioid overdoses and human trafficking. [Read More]
Phillips-Hill’s Bill Supporting Flexible Work Arrangements Approved by Senate Finance Committee
A measure aimed at providing greater flexibility for Pennsylvanians who work for an employer in another state has been approved by the Senate Finance Committee, according to the bill’s prime sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). This reform is a significant step forward in addressing the complexities faced by Pennsylvania residents amidst the evolving landscape of remote work. [Read More]
Legislation to Address Crop Damage, Expand Hunting Opportunities Receives Committee Approval
The Senate Game and Fisheries Committee approved legislation aimed at addressing agricultural crop damage while also opening up more hunting opportunities. [Read More]
Laughlin’s Sunday Hunting Legislation Reported from Committee
The state Senate Game and Fisheries Committee has reported Senate Bill 67 to the full Senate. [Read More]