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Brooks Resolution to Strengthen Rural Hospitals and Healthcare Access Passes Senate, Securing Funding for Rare Disease Search Tool
October 26, 2026

Brooks Resolution to Strengthen Rural Hospitals and Healthcare Access Passes Senate, Securing Funding for Rare Disease Search Tool

HARRISBURG — A resolution sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to examine the financial impact of outdated regulatory burdens on healthcare was approved by the Senate and will now be implemented. Senate Resolution 397 directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee — a bipartisan research and oversight committee of the General Assembly — to examine […]  [Read More]

Phillips-Hill: New Law Will Protect Tax Dollars from Abuse, End Favoritism in State Contracts
October 23, 2026

Phillips-Hill: New Law Will Protect Tax Dollars from Abuse, End Favoritism in State Contracts

A new law will put strict limits on procurement contracts to safeguard taxpayers in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York), who authored the measure.  [Read More]

New Law Addresses Critical Shortage of EMS, Police and Fire Instructors
October 23, 2026

New Law Addresses Critical Shortage of EMS, Police and Fire Instructors

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) to help address a shortage of qualified instructors who train emergency responders across the state is now law.  [Read More]

Yaw, Miller Proposal to Limit PFAS in Firefighting Foam Heading to Governor’s Desk
October 22, 2026

Yaw, Miller Proposal to Limit PFAS in Firefighting Foam Heading to Governor’s Desk

A proposal to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is heading to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk for his signature, according to sponsors Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14). The language was included in Senate Bill 804, legislation to phase out harmful chemicals in intravenous (IV) bags and other medical devices.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Culver’s Alice’s Law and Companion Bill to Protect Care-Dependent Pennsylvanians
October 21, 2026

Senate Passes Culver’s Alice’s Law and Companion Bill to Protect Care-Dependent Pennsylvanians

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) to establish a statewide Older Adult Abuse Registry and strengthen penalties for crimes against care-dependent people has passed the Senate and now advances to the House of Representatives.  [Read More]

Argall Bill to Address Caregiver Shortage Set for Enactment
October 21, 2026

Argall Bill to Address Caregiver Shortage Set for Enactment

Bipartisan legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to help address Pennsylvania’s long-term care workforce shortage was unanimously passed by the House of Representatives and is now almost law.  [Read More]

Laughlin Bill Protecting Private Property Rights Heads to Governor’s Desk
October 21, 2026

Laughlin Bill Protecting Private Property Rights Heads to Governor’s Desk

Legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to strengthen constitutional protections for Pennsylvania property owners while allowing Pennsylvania Game Commission officers to continue carrying out their duties has received final approval from the General Assembly and is headed to the governor’s desk.  [Read More]

Utility Worksite AED Safety Act Earns Final Approval
October 21, 2026

Utility Worksite AED Safety Act Earns Final Approval

Bipartisan legislation to help ensure life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are available where Pennsylvania lineworkers perform some of their most dangerous work is headed to the governor’s desk for consideration, according to the bill’s sponsors, Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-45).  [Read More]

Bill to Protect Children from Internet Crimes, Boost Prosecution of Predators Approved by General Assembly
October 21, 2026

Bill to Protect Children from Internet Crimes, Boost Prosecution of Predators Approved by General Assembly

Legislation to improve Pennsylvania's ability to investigate and prosecute internet crimes against children has been unanimously approved by the General Assembly, according to the bill’s Senate sponsor, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). The bill authorizes up to $5 million to be used annually for grants to support the program.  [Read More]

Pennycuick, Langerholc, Brown Bill to Improve Rape Kit Testing Backlog Heads for Enactment
October 21, 2026

Pennycuick, Langerholc, Brown Bill to Improve Rape Kit Testing Backlog Heads for Enactment

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today approved legislation introduced by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) to expedite the testing of rape kits, moving it a step closer to enactment.  [Read More]

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