Providing for Child Victim Recovery Fee; establishing the Child Victim Recovery Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
In plain English Creates a Child Victim Recovery Fee and Fund, with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency overseeing its administration.
Official synopsis: An Act providing for Child Victim Recovery Fee; establishing the Child Victim Recovery Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
Became lawAct No. 84 of 2026 · 2026-10-22
Further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants and trainees; further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification; repealing provisions relating to radiologic procedures and education and training required; and making a repeal.
In plain English Changes licensing requirements and definitions for various medical professionals including respiratory therapists, genetic counselors, radiation therapists, and imaging professionals.
Official synopsis: An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for medical imaging professionals, radiation…
Out of committeeLaid on the table · 2026-09-08
Providing for power plant host community benefit agreements between municipalities and owners of certain electric generating facilities, for power plant host community impact fees paid by affected facilities and fee uses; establishing public participation requirements; and providing for administrative fees and for duties of the Department of Environmental Protection.
In plain English Requires power plant owners to negotiate community benefit agreements with host municipalities and pay impact fees, with uses and public participation requirements set by the state.
Official synopsis: An Act providing for power plant host community benefit agreements between municipalities and owners of certain electric generating facilities, for power plant host community impact fees paid by affected facilities and fee uses; establishing public participation requirements; and providing for administrative fees and for duties…
Out of committeeLaid on the table · 2026-09-08
In casualty insurance, providing for coverage for treatments to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for coverage for treatments to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Not out of committeeReferred to Insurance · 2026-08-18
Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
Passed one chamberReferred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure · 2026-06-25
Recognizing May 13, 2026, as "Gold Shield Family Day" in Pennsylvania to acknowledge the families of fallen first responders.
In plain English Recognizes May 13, 2026, as "Gold Shield Family Day" in Pennsylvania to acknowledge families of fallen first responders.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing May 13, 2026, as "Gold Shield Family Day" in Pennsylvania to acknowledge the families of fallen first responders.
Became lawAdopted (201-0) · 2026-05-06
Providing for annual reporting of energy consumption and water consumption by data centers; and imposing a penalty.
In plain English Requires data centers to report their annual energy and water consumption, with penalties for non-compliance.
Official synopsis: An Act providing for annual reporting of energy consumption and water consumption by data centers; and imposing a penalty.
Passed one chamberReferred to Environmental Resources & Energy · 2026-04-23
Providing for training of certain State fiduciaries.
In plain English Requires training for certain state officials who manage estates and handle fiduciary duties.
Official synopsis: An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for training of certain State fiduciaries.
Not out of committeeLaid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71) · 2026-01-06
Requiring manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available to owners and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, documentation, parts and tools used to diagnose, maintain and repair digital electronic equipment; and imposing a penalty.
In plain English Requires manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make documentation, parts and tools available to owners and independent repair providers on fair and reasonable terms.
Official synopsis: An Act requiring manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available to owners and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, documentation, parts and tools used to diagnose, maintain and repair digital electronic equipment; and imposing a penalty.
Passed one chamberReferred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure · 2025-11-05
Establishing the Neurodegenerative Disease Research Program and the Neurodegenerative Disease Research Program Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Health.
In plain English Creates a Neurodegenerative Disease Research Program and Fund, and assigns duties to the Department of Health.
Official synopsis: An Act establishing the Neurodegenerative Disease Research Program and the Neurodegenerative Disease Research Program Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Health.
Passed one chamberReferred to Health & Human Services · 2025-06-18
Providing for requirements for sampling and initial curing of concrete samples on commercial construction projects; and imposing penalties.
An Act providing for requirements for sampling and initial curing of concrete samples on commercial construction projects; and imposing penalties.
Not out of committeeReferred to Housing & Community Development · 2025-06-16
In registration of vehicles, providing for vendor-designed registration plates.
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for vendor-designed registration plates.
Not out of committeeReferred to Transportation · 2025-05-29
Establishing the Keystone Saves Program, the Keystone Saves Program Fund, the Keystone Saves Administrative Fund and the Keystone Saves Program Advisory Board; and providing for powers and duties of the Treasury Department, for investment and fiduciary responsibilities and for program implementation.
An Act establishing the Keystone Saves Program, the Keystone Saves Program Fund, the Keystone Saves Administrative Fund and the Keystone Saves Program Advisory Board; and providing for powers and duties of the Treasury Department, for investment and fiduciary responsibilities and for program implementation.
Passed one chamberReferred to Finance · 2025-05-22
In Pennsylvania National Guard, Pennsylvania Guard and militia, providing for leaves of absence for military spouses, for anti-retaliation protection and for employment protection.
An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania National Guard, Pennsylvania Guard and militia, providing for leaves of absence for military spouses, for anti-retaliation protection and for employment protection.
Not out of committeeReferred to Labor & Industry · 2025-04-28
Providing for advanced practice registered nurse.
An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, providing for advanced practice registered nurse.
Not out of committeeReferred to Professional Licensure · 2025-04-28
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