Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Pennsylvania
Democratic
· Representative
Melissa Shusterman
Represents District 157 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 733 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 2,344 of 2,345 roll calls · House median 99%
Their bills that became law
9 of 75
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 2
Roll calls on record
2,345
2025-2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Nov 3, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2025-2026 Regular Session.
How Melissa Shusterman votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Melissa Shusterman sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Melissa Shusterman is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
2 of 733 party-line votes.
HB2109 · In preemptions, providing for occupancy limits.
House Floor: PN3488, FINAL PASSAGE · 2026-06-08 · Passed 123–78 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB960 · In commercial drivers, further providing for disqualification.
House Floor: HB 960 PN 1460, 2025 A722 · 2025-05-14 · Passed 146–57 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB1042 · In crimes against unborn child, further providing for the offense of murder of unborn child; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; in judicial boards and commissions, further providing for adoption of guidelines for sentencing; in posttrial matters, further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings; in sentencing, providing for sentence for general murder of the second degree, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of imprisonment for reasons of illness; in general administration, providing for earned vocational training and education credit; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power, for short sentence parole, for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing; and, in powers and duties, further providing for consideration of criminal convictions.
House Floor: PN3793, MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES · 2026-07-23 · Failed 101–101
HB96 · In sale of property, providing for delinquent real estate tax notification to designated individual; providing for unseated lands; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
In plain English Requires notification to a designated individual during property sales involving delinquent real estate taxes and assigns duties to the Department of Community and Economic Development.
House Floor: PN3767, MOTION TO RECOMMIT COMMERCE · 2026-07-12 · Failed 101–101
HB1239 · In general provisions relating to condominiums, further providing for definitions; in management of the condominium, further providing for powers of unit owners' association; in general provisions relating to planned communities, further providing for definitions; and, in management of planned communities, further providing for power of unit owners' association.
House Floor: PN2022 A03976 · 2026-06-30 · Failed 101–101
HB2359 · In computer data center equipment incentive program, further providing for definitions, for application for certification, for eligibility requirements relating to sales and use tax refund program, for notification, for eligibility requirements relating to sales and use tax exemption program and for notification and records.
House Floor: PN3684 A03926 · 2026-06-29 · Failed 101–101
HB2037 · In ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions and for restricted activities.
House Floor: PN3579 A03893 · 2026-06-24 · Failed 101–101
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Tom MehaffieRepublican · District 106 · 627 shared contested votes
53%
K.C. TomlinsonRepublican · District 18 · 631 shared contested votes
53%
Joe HoganRepublican · District 142 · 627 shared contested votes
48%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (1 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Melissa Shusterman was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced75
Out of committee20
Passed one chamber20
Passed both chambers9
Became law9
Never left committee55
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 2 bills that became law this session.
Providing for insurance coverage for vaginal estrogen for the treatment of menopausal symptoms and urinary tract infections.
In plain English Requires insurance coverage for vaginal estrogen used to treat menopausal symptoms and urinary tract infections.
Official synopsis: An Act providing for insurance coverage for vaginal estrogen for the treatment of menopausal symptoms and urinary tract infections.
Passed one chamberReferred to Banking & Insurance · 2026-10-27
Providing for medical assistance coverage and insurance coverage of screening, prevention and treatment measures for osteoporosis as a result of menopause.
In plain English Requires medical assistance and insurance coverage of screening, prevention and treatment for osteoporosis caused by menopause.
Official synopsis: An Act providing for medical assistance coverage and insurance coverage of screening, prevention and treatment measures for osteoporosis as a result of menopause.
Passed one chamberReferred to Banking & Insurance · 2026-10-27
Establishing the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program; and making a repeal.
In plain English Creates a Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program.
Official synopsis: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, establishing the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program; and making a repeal.
Passed one chamberReferred to Finance · 2026-10-26
In burglary and other criminal intrusion, providing for the offense of unlawful entry into animal enclosure.
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in burglary and other criminal intrusion, providing for the offense of unlawful entry into animal enclosure.
Not out of committeeReferred to Labor & Industry · 2026-10-16
Providing for safety regarding artificial intelligence in companionship applications; and imposing a penalty.
In plain English Requires artificial intelligence companionship applications to include safety features and imposes penalties for violations.
Official synopsis: An Act providing for safety regarding artificial intelligence in companionship applications; and imposing a penalty.
Passed one chamberReferred to Communications & Technology · 2026-10-13
In school safety and security, providing for prohibition of artificial intelligence for school-based mental health and counseling.
In plain English Prohibits schools from using artificial intelligence for school-based mental health and counseling services.
Official synopsis: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school safety and security, providing for prohibition of artificial intelligence for school-based mental health and counseling.
Not out of committeeLaid on the table · 2026-10-06
Recognizing October 10, 2026, as "National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Recognizes October 10, 2026, as "National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing October 10, 2026, as "National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (203-0) · 2026-09-30
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on workplace policies related to perimenopause and menopause offered by public and private employers.
In plain English Directs the Joint State Government Commission to study and report on workplace policies related to perimenopause and menopause at public and private employers.
Official synopsis: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on workplace policies related to perimenopause and menopause offered by public and private employers.
Became lawAdopted (159-44) · 2026-09-29
Further providing for definitions.
An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions.
Not out of committeeReferred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities · 2026-09-28
Providing for artificial intelligence risk prevention; establishing standards for frontier developers in addressing critical safety incidents and catastrophic risks; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Attorney General; and imposing penalties.
An Act providing for artificial intelligence risk prevention; establishing standards for frontier developers in addressing critical safety incidents and catastrophic risks; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Attorney General; and imposing penalties.
Not out of committeeReferred to Communications & Technology · 2026-09-23
In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of cruelty to animal.
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of cruelty to animal.
Not out of committeeReferred to Judiciary · 2026-07-24
In State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for accreditation.
An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for accreditation.
Became lawAct No. 38 of 2026 · 2026-07-20
Providing for a report on artificial intelligence in the workforce; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and Department of Community and Economic Development.
An Act providing for a report on artificial intelligence in the workforce; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and Department of Community and Economic Development.
Not out of committeeReferred to Labor & Industry · 2026-07-16
In hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for denial or revocation of licenses and for period of revocation.
An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for denial or revocation of licenses and for period of revocation.
Not out of committeeReferred to Game & Fisheries · 2026-06-26
In powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, establishing the Pennsylvania Maternal and Infant Outcome Measures Survey Program.
In plain English Establishes the Pennsylvania Maternal and Infant Outcome Measures Survey Program within the Department of Health.
Official synopsis: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, establishing the Pennsylvania Maternal and Infant Outcome Measures Survey Program.
Passed one chamberReferred to Health & Human Services · 2026-06-25
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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HB453 · 2026-10-21
In 911 emergency communication services, further providing for definitions, for telecommunications management, for counties, for Pennsylvania State Police, for addressing authorities, for next generation 911 call delivery, for fund, for payment, collection and remittance of surcharge by sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service, for telephone records, for penalty, for immunity, for ALI database maintenance, for industry standards, for MLTS signaling and for limitation of liability; in general provisions, relating to emergency management services further providing for definitions; in Commonwealth services, further providing for definitions relating to intrastate mutual aid; in emergency responder mental wellness and stress management, further providing for definitions; providing for law enforcement officer benefits for surviving family members; in emergency medical services system, further providing for basic life support ambulances; and making editorial changes. (House Rules: PN4080, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB2545 · 2026-10-21
Providing for insurance coverage for vaginal estrogen for the treatment of menopausal symptoms and urinary tract infections. (House Floor: PN3949, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB1827 · 2026-10-21
Providing for medical assistance coverage and insurance coverage of screening, prevention and treatment measures for osteoporosis as a result of menopause. (House Floor: PN3948, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB69 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for title and short title of act, for definitions, for establishment, for restocking and dispensing of cancer drugs, for storage, distribution and fees and for immunity; providing for annual report, for list of approved participating pharmacies and for limitations; further providing for regulations; and imposing duties on the State Board of Pharmacy. (House Rules: PN4073, Re-report Bill As Committed)
SB116 · 2026-10-21
In terms and courses of study, providing for credit for employment at congregate care facility. (House Floor: PN1420, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1410 · 2026-10-21
Prohibiting certain terms in procurement contracts entered into by Commonwealth parties. (House Floor: PN1864, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1210 · 2026-10-21
In insurance producers, further providing for powers and duties of department. (House Floor: PN1498, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB1123 · 2026-10-21
In casualty insurance, further providing for coverage for colorectal cancer screening. (House Rules: PN4076, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB1123 · 2026-10-21
In casualty insurance, further providing for coverage for colorectal cancer screening. (House Rules: PN4076, Revert to PN 2414)
HR138 · 2026-10-21
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the state of civic education in Pennsylvania and develop recommendations on cost-efficient, feasible steps that the Commonwealth can adopt to increase the accessibility and quality of civic education opportunities for students. (House Floor: PN1068)
SB764 · 2026-10-21
In alteration of territory or corporate entity and dissolution, further providing for conduct of referenda and for court review of transitional plan. (House Floor: PN1322, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB829 · 2026-10-21
Designating the Hynerpeton bassetti, a stem tetrapod, as the official State fossil of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) as the official State reptile of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and making a repeal. (House Floor: PN2057, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR536 · 2026-10-21
Designating the week of October 11 through 17, 2026, as "Credit Union Week" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3442)
SB1372 · 2026-10-21
In general powers and duties of the Department of Human Services, providing for annual report of children facilities and payments; and, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, further providing for right to enter and inspect and providing for carbon monoxide alarm standards in child care centers and family child care homes. (House Floor: PN2018, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1303 · 2026-10-21
Providing for the placement of a monument of the Braille Flag at the State Capitol Building as a tribute to honor and remember those who have served in the line of duty and those left behind. (House Floor: PN2008, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1328 · 2026-10-21
Requiring automated external defibrillators at utility or electrical worksites; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN2059, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB804 · 2026-10-21
Providing for medical devices; in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN2056, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB1961 · 2026-10-21
Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the PA Licensure Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the PA Licensure Compact. (House Rules: PN2870, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB1961 · 2026-10-21
Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the PA Licensure Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the PA Licensure Compact. (House Floor: PN2870, CONCURRENCE)
SB1212 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for definitions, for sexual assault evidence collection program, for rights of sexual assault victims and for report by Pennsylvania State Police. (House Floor: PN2058, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB205 · 2026-10-21
In supplemental funding for municipal highway maintenance, further providing for supplemental funding for municipal highway maintenance; and, in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, further providing for imposition of tax. (House Floor: PN0892, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB2047 · 2026-10-21
Establishing the Local News Fellowship Program; imposing duties on the State System of Higher Education; and providing for administration of the Local News Fellowship Program. (House Floor: PN4084, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR650 · 2026-10-21
Designating the week of November 16 through 20, 2026, as "Pennsylvania Education for Students Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week" and November 20, 2026, as "Red Shirt Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN4003)
HR563 · 2026-10-21
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on the impact driverless vehicles have on safety and the workforce. (House Floor: PN3969 A04670)
HR563 · 2026-10-21
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on the impact driverless vehicles have on safety and the workforce. (House Floor: PN3969)
HR532 · 2026-10-21
Recognizing October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3422)
SB922 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for application for license, for issuance and renewal of license and for promulgation of rules and regulations. (House Floor: PN1151, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1485 · 2026-10-21
In race horse industry reform, further providing for additional powers of commission. (House Floor: PN1977, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB2593 · 2026-10-21
In general provisions relating to powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, providing for prostate health public education campaign; and establishing the Prostate Health Public Education Campaign Fund. (House Floor: PN4014, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB2048 · 2026-10-21
Establishing the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium; providing for administrative, fiscal or logistical services and governance and duties of the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium, for grantmaking priorities, for editorial independence, for public access and transparency and for long-term funding strategy. (House Floor: PN4085, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1150 · 2026-10-21
In open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions. (House Floor: PN1399, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR660 · 2026-10-21
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of security at magisterial district courts in this Commonwealth, including an update of prior findings and recommendations, an assessment of current security conditions, practices, incidents and recommendations for minimum security standards and implementation. (House Floor: PN4049, MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES)
HR660 · 2026-10-21
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of security at magisterial district courts in this Commonwealth, including an update of prior findings and recommendations, an assessment of current security conditions, practices, incidents and recommendations for minimum security standards and implementation. (House Floor: PN4049)
HR615 · 2026-10-21
Recognizing October 15, 2026, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3876)
SB1269 · 2026-10-21
Providing for the installation of electrified security systems on commercial entities' property and property of exclusively nonresidential use. (House Floor: PN1973, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB369 · 2026-10-21
In land banks, further providing for definitions. (House Rules: PN4017, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB369 · 2026-10-21
In land banks, further providing for definitions. (House Floor: PN4017, CONCURRENCE)
SB838 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for definitions. (House Floor: PN0904, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB453 · 2026-10-21
In 911 emergency communication services, further providing for definitions, for telecommunications management, for counties, for Pennsylvania State Police, for addressing authorities, for next generation 911 call delivery, for fund, for payment, collection and remittance of surcharge by sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service, for telephone records, for penalty, for immunity, for ALI database maintenance, for industry standards, for MLTS signaling and for limitation of liability; in general provisions, relating to emergency management services further providing for definitions; in Commonwealth services, further providing for definitions relating to intrastate mutual aid; in emergency responder mental wellness and stress management, further providing for definitions; providing for law enforcement officer benefits for surviving family members; in emergency medical services system, further providing for basic life support ambulances; and making editorial changes. (House Floor: PN4080, CONCURRENCE)
HR657 · 2026-10-21
Designating November 18, 2026, as "Kada Scott Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN4041)
HR641 · 2026-10-21
Designating November 8, 2026, as "Frank and Athena Sarris Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3959)
HB69 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for title and short title of act, for definitions, for establishment, for restocking and dispensing of cancer drugs, for storage, distribution and fees and for immunity; providing for annual report, for list of approved participating pharmacies and for limitations; further providing for regulations; and imposing duties on the State Board of Pharmacy. (House Floor: PN4073, CONCURRENCE)
HB928 · 2026-10-21
In epinephrine auto-injector entities, further providing for definitions and for epinephrine auto-injectors for authorized entities; and making an editorial change. (House Rules: PN4086, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB928 · 2026-10-21
In epinephrine auto-injector entities, further providing for definitions and for epinephrine auto-injectors for authorized entities; and making an editorial change. (House Floor: PN4086, CONCURRENCE)
HB2443 · 2026-10-21
Providing for Child Victim Recovery Fee; establishing the Child Victim Recovery Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. (House Rules: PN4082, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB2443 · 2026-10-21
Providing for Child Victim Recovery Fee; establishing the Child Victim Recovery Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. (House Floor: PN4082, CONCURRENCE)
HB1123 · 2026-10-21
In casualty insurance, further providing for coverage for colorectal cancer screening. (House Floor: PN4076, CONCURRENCE)
HB1098 · 2026-10-21
Providing for Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Program. (House Rules: PN4081, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB1098 · 2026-10-21
Providing for Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Program. (House Floor: PN4081, CONCURRENCE)
HB2474 · 2026-10-21
In child protective services, further providing for exclusions from child abuse and for persons required to report suspected child abuse. (House Rules: PN4056, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HB2474 · 2026-10-21
In child protective services, further providing for exclusions from child abuse and for persons required to report suspected child abuse. (House Floor: PN4056, CONCURRENCE)
HR648 · 2026-10-21
Recognizing the month of January 2027 as "National Blood Donor Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3990)
HR662 · 2026-10-21
Designating October 27, 2026, as "Fraternal Benefit Societies Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN4050)
SB1431 · 2026-10-21
In Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for Game Commission officers and employees; and, in enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers. (House Floor: PN2062, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR538 · 2026-10-21
Designating the month of November 2026 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3444)
HR617 · 2026-10-21
Designating the month of October 2026 as "National Pedestrian Safety Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3879)
HR539 · 2026-10-21
Designating the month of October 2026 as "Agent Orange Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3450)
HB1972 · 2026-10-20
Further providing for definitions, for license, for written disclosure of financial interest and for bond; providing for fees, for requirements and prohibitions and for separate pre-contract disclosure; and further providing for contract and for revocation, etc., of license. (House Rules: PN3550, Re-report Bill As Committed)
HR645 · 2026-10-20
Designating October 20, 2026, as "Domestic Violence Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence. (House Floor: PN3981)
HR591 · 2026-10-20
Designating October 20, 2026, as "Community Health Worker Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3799)
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