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]
The state Senate today unanimously passed Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.’s (R-47) legislation which focuses on improving access to stroke resources. [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to strengthen protections for individuals in recovery has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee. [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
The Senate Judiciary Committee this week approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to strengthen the enforcement of Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders and ensure fair reimbursement for law enforcement agencies that serve these critical court orders. [Read More]
