PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Political Threat to General Assembly Members
May 13, 2026

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Political Threat to General Assembly Members

Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement today in reaction to news that members of the General Assembly were targeted with threats:  [Read More]

Brown Announces Enactment of Greg Moyer’s Law
May 13, 2026

Brown Announces Enactment of Greg Moyer’s Law

Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) announced today Senate Bill 375, known as Greg Moyer’s Law, has officially been signed into law as Act 17 of 2026 after more than a decade of her advocacy.  [Read More]

Pittsburgh Hearing Examines Robinson’s Bill Ensuring Lead Free Drinking Water in Schools
May 8, 2026

Pittsburgh Hearing Examines Robinson’s Bill Ensuring Lead Free Drinking Water in Schools

Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) and Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) today hosted an informational hearing examining legislation to ensure Pennsylvania students have access to safe, lead-free drinking water in schools.  [Read More]

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May 6, 2026

Judiciary Committee Advances Dush ‘SB357’ to Fully Protect Sacred Right to Carry Concealed Firearm

Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Senate Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) that would fully allow for the concealed carrying of legally owned firearms, Senate Bill 357, was advanced (9-5) by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, with all five negative votes cast by PA Senate Democrats.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Ward Bills to Increase Penalties for Causing Unintentional Death and Reinforce Commercial Vehicle Safety in Pennsylvania
May 6, 2026

Senate Passes Ward Bills to Increase Penalties for Causing Unintentional Death and Reinforce Commercial Vehicle Safety in Pennsylvania

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today announced the Senate approved legislation she introduced to increase penalties for causing unintentional death on the roadway, as well as comprehensive bills aimed at strengthening commercial vehicle safety standards and closing dangerous loopholes in Pennsylvania’s licensing and training systems.  [Read More]

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Constitutional Carry as Senate Sends Preemption Expansion to the House
May 6, 2026

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Constitutional Carry as Senate Sends Preemption Expansion to the House

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R‑20), advanced major pro–Second Amendment legislation today while the full Senate acted separately to strengthen statewide firearm protections.  [Read More]

Brown’s Midwifery Modernization Bill Signed into Law, Supporting Mothers and Babies
May 6, 2026

Brown’s Midwifery Modernization Bill Signed into Law, Supporting Mothers and Babies

Sen. Rosemary Brown’s (R-40) Midwifery Modernization legislation was signed into law today, marking a significant step forward in expanding maternal healthcare access across Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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May 6, 2026

Senate Passes Langerholc Bill to Eliminate Vehicle Emissions Testing

The Senate today approved, in a bipartisan manner, legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to eliminate the commonwealth’s outdated vehicle emissions program.  [Read More]

Senate Communications and Technology Committee Advances Child Protection in the Digital Age Task Force Measure
May 6, 2026

Senate Communications and Technology Committee Advances Child Protection in the Digital Age Task Force Measure

Today, Communications and Technology Committee Chair, Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced the unanimous passage of Senate Resolution 244 to establish a Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age. Along with Pennycuick, Senators Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Scott Martin (R-13) are co-prime sponsors of the measure.  [Read More]

Bartolotta Bill Strengthening Home Improvement Consumer Protections Advances from Committee
May 6, 2026

Bartolotta Bill Strengthening Home Improvement Consumer Protections Advances from Committee

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to strengthen consumer protections and crack down on fraudulent home improvement practices has advanced out of the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee with bipartisan support.  [Read More]

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