Further providing for definitions, for vaccination offered to eligible persons and for responsibilities of department; and making editorial changes.
In plain English Requires the state health department to offer vaccinations to eligible elderly persons and updates related definitions and responsibilities.
Official synopsis: An Act amending the act of July 15, 2004 (P.L.731, No.85), known as the Elderly Immunization Act, further providing for definitions, for vaccination offered to eligible persons and for responsibilities of department; and making editorial changes.
Passed one chamberReferred to Aging & Youth · 2026-10-13
Recognizing October 9, 2026, as "Ageism Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates October 9, 2026, as "Ageism Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing October 9, 2026, as "Ageism Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (202-1) · 2026-10-06
Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) Month" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates September 2026 as "Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) Month" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) Month" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (202-1) · 2026-09-30
Extensively revising provisions relating to the protection of abused elderly; establishing a uniform Statewide reporting and investigative system for suspected abuse of the elderly; providing for protective services; prohibiting financial exploitation; providing for funding and for regulations; imposing penalties; and making editorial changes.
In plain English Establishes a statewide reporting and investigation system for suspected elder abuse and prohibits financial exploitation of older adults.
Official synopsis: An Act amending the act of November 6, 1987 (P.L.381, No.79), known as the Older Adults Protective Services Act, extensively revising provisions relating to the protection of abused elderly; establishing a uniform Statewide reporting and investigative system for suspected abuse of the elderly; providing for…
Out of committeeLaid on the table · 2026-09-08
Further providing for definitions.
An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for definitions.
Not out of committeeLaid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71) · 2026-06-01
Further providing for definitions, for general powers of the State Board of Dentistry, for penalties and for restricted faculty license.
An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.216, No.76), known as The Dental Law, further providing for definitions, for general powers of the State Board of Dentistry, for penalties and for restricted faculty license.
Became lawAct No. 13 of 2026 · 2026-05-06
Imposing dementia care training requirements for certain emergency medical services providers; and providing for powers and duties of the Department of Health.
An Act imposing dementia care training requirements for certain emergency medical services providers; and providing for powers and duties of the Department of Health.
Not out of committeeReferred to Aging & Older Adult Services · 2026-04-21
Recognizing the month of February 2026 as "Senior Independence Month" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates February 2026 as "Senior Independence Month" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing the month of February 2026 as "Senior Independence Month" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (192-6) · 2026-02-04
Further providing for powers and duties of the Commission; and providing for employer pol icies and procedures.
In plain English Expands the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission's powers and requires employers to establish certain policies and procedures.
Official synopsis: An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for powers and duties of the Commission; and providing for employer pol icies and procedures.
Passed one chamberReferred to Labor & Industry · 2025-12-29
In subdivision and land development, providing for potentially impacted municipalities and further providing for approval of plats and for completion of improvements or guarantee thereof prerequisite to final plat approval; providing for developments of regional significance and impact; and, in zoning hearing board and other administrative proceedings, further providing for jurisdiction.
In plain English Requires municipalities to notify potentially impacted areas about subdivisions and land developments, and establishes procedures for regional significance determinations.
Official synopsis: An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in subdivision and land development, providing for potentially impacted municipalities and further providing for approval of plats and for completion of improvements or guarantee thereof prerequisite to…
Not out of committeeLaid on the table · 2025-12-17
In the aged, further providing for LIFE Program; and making a repeal.
An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in the aged, further providing for LIFE Program; and making a repeal.
Passed one chamberReferred to Aging & Youth · 2025-11-24
Establishing the Grand-family Assistance Program; providing for payments to area agencies on aging; imposing duties on the Department of Aging; and establishing the Grand-family Assistance Program Fund.
In plain English Creates a Grand-family Assistance Program with payments to area agencies on aging and establishes a fund for the program.
Official synopsis: An Act establishing the Grand-family Assistance Program; providing for payments to area agencies on aging; imposing duties on the Department of Aging; and establishing the Grand-family Assistance Program Fund.
Passed one chamberReferred to Aging & Youth · 2025-11-24
Designating the month of November 2025 as "Care at Home Month" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates November 2025 as "Care at Home Month" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution designating the month of November 2025 as "Care at Home Month" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (199-4) · 2025-11-19
Recognizing October 9, 2025, as "Ageism Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates October 9, 2025, as "Ageism Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing October 9, 2025, as "Ageism Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (193-10) · 2025-10-08
Prohibiting single-use plastic bags in retail establishments; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
An Act prohibiting single-use plastic bags in retail establishments; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Not out of committeeReferred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection · 2025-06-03
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