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Pennsylvania Legislature Weekly August 11: Pennsylvania Senate Proposes Jayanna Powell Hit-and-Run Alert Pilot
Created: August 11th, 2026 - 08:35 PT
Script

Here is today's Pennsylvania Legislature Weekly for Tuesday August 11th. The Legislature’s fresh activity is concentrated in nineteen new bill introductions, led by public-safety and transportation proposals filed yesterday, Monday. No newly enacted laws, vetoes, or bills passing both chambers are listed in this week’s activity report, so all of these measures remain at the committee-referral stage. [1]

One of the most targeted proposals is Senate Bill 1425, which would establish the Jayanna Powell Hit-and-Run Direct Notification System Pilot Program in Philadelphia. The bill also would require motor-vehicle repair facilities to register and would impose penalties. A direct-notification system could be intended to help investigators or families receive faster information following hit-and-run crashes, while the repair-shop provisions may give authorities another avenue to identify vehicles involved in serious incidents. Senate Bill 1425 was referred yesterday to the Senate Law and Justice Committee, where lawmakers will need to determine how the pilot would operate, who would receive notifications, and what responsibilities repair businesses would assume. [2]

Transportation policy accounts for a substantial share of the new Senate docket. Senate Bill 1421 would create provisions for automated road-safety monitoring systems within the Vehicle Code’s rules for traffic-control devices. The proposal was referred yesterday to the Senate Transportation Committee. Automated enforcement proposals routinely raise a balance-of-priorities question: supporters argue that cameras can deter dangerous driving and protect workers and pedestrians, while critics focus on privacy, due process, accuracy, and whether enforcement should remain primarily in the hands of police officers. [3]

Two related transportation measures also arrived yesterday. Senate Bill 1427 would update Pennsylvania’s rules for restraint systems, while Senate Bill 1420 would revise provisions concerning riding on roadways and pedalcycle paths. Senate Bill 1428 would make a broader set of changes involving vehicle registration, veteran plates and placards, Purple Heart plates, and provisions associated with Pearl Harbor survivors. Together, the introductions show lawmakers returning to the practical rules of roadway safety, driver conduct, and recognition for veterans. [4]

Health policy is another notable theme. Senate Bill 1424 would update the Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program and was referred yesterday to the Health and Human Services Committee. Newborn screening is designed to identify certain conditions early, when treatment or monitoring can make the greatest difference. The bill’s text in the activity report does not specify the particular screening changes, but its introduction puts preventive pediatric health policy back before the General Assembly. [5]

Outside of bills, House Resolution 594 was referred last Thursday to the House Judiciary Committee. It would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study Pennsylvania’s parole process, identify shortcomings and opportunities for improvement, and issue recommendations. Unlike a bill changing law directly, the resolution would launch a formal review that could shape future legislation on parole decision-making and accountability. [6]

The larger trend is a continued slowdown in final legislative action after July’s budget and bill-signing surge. Lawmakers are now filing narrower proposals, especially on traffic safety, transportation administration, public health, and criminal-justice oversight. Committee action will determine which of these ideas develops into the next round of substantive legislation. Thank you for listening to Pennsylvania Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow!

Source Evidence
  1. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
    Pennsylvania state legislature — bill activity from 2026-08-04 to 2026-08-11.

This week — newly introduced: 19.

Newly introduced (19):
- SB1429 — In changes in records, further providing for death of registrant; in enforcement, providing for referral for prosecution; in provisions contingent on Federal law, further providing for removal of ele… — introduced
  Last action: Referred to State Government (2026-08-10)
- SB1428 — In registration of vehicles, further providing for veteran plates and placard, for special plates for recipients of Purple Heart, repealing provisions relating to special plates for Pearl Ha...
  2. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
    ...tation (2026-08-10)
- SB1426 — Designating the interchange of Interstate 81 with State Route 4007, known as Exit 119, on the border of Cass Township and Butler Township, Schuylkill County, as the PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Jr.… — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Transportation (2026-08-10)
- SB1425 — Establishing the Jayanna Powell Hit-and-Run Direct Notification System Pilot Program in the city of the first class; requiring registration of motor vehicle repair facilities; and imposing penalties. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Law & Justice (2026-08-10)
- SB1424 — Further providing for Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Health & Human Services (2026-08-10)
- SB1423 — Providing for mixed martial arts; establishing the Subcommission on Mixed Martial Arts; imposing duties on the State Athletic Commissi...
  3. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
    ...viding for automated road safety monitoring systems. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Transportation (2026-08-10)
- SB1420 — In special vehicles and pedestrians, further providing for riding on roadways and pedalcycle paths. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Transportation (2026-08-10)
- HR595 — Recognizing December 7, 2026, as "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the courage, sacrifice and memory of the American service members, civilians and citizens of Hawaii who wer… — introduced
- HR594 — Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study of Pennsylvania's parole process that identifies shortcomings and areas for improvement and issue a report with recommendations for… — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Judiciary (2026-08-07)
  …and 7 more.

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Regular Session): 4910 bills tracked —...
  4. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
    ...rther providing for death of registrant; in enforcement, providing for referral for prosecution; in provisions contingent on Federal law, further providing for removal of ele… — introduced
  Last action: Referred to State Government (2026-08-10)
- SB1428 — In registration of vehicles, further providing for veteran plates and placard, for special plates for recipients of Purple Heart, repealing provisions relating to special plates for Pearl Harbor surv… — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Transportation (2026-08-10)
- SB1427 — In other required equipment, further providing for restraint systems. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Transportation (2026-08-10)
- SB1426 — Designating the interchange of Interstate 81 with State Route 4007, known as Exit 119, on the border of Cass Township and Butler Township, Schuylkill County, as the PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira...
  5. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
    ...tion: Referred to Health & Human Services (2026-08-10)
- SB1423 — Providing for mixed martial arts; establishing the Subcommission on Mixed Martial Arts; imposing duties on the State Athletic Commission; and abrogating regulations. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure (2026-08-10)
- SB1422 — In food protection, further providing for definitions and for prohibited acts. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs (2026-08-10)
- SB1421 — In general provisions relating to traffic-control devices, providing for automated road safety monitoring systems. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Transportation (2026-08-10)
- SB1420 — In special vehicles and pedestrians, further providing for riding on roadways and pedalcycle paths. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Transportation (2026-08-10)
- HR59...
  6. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
    ...2026-08-10)
- HR595 — Recognizing December 7, 2026, as "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the courage, sacrifice and memory of the American service members, civilians and citizens of Hawaii who wer… — introduced
- HR594 — Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study of Pennsylvania's parole process that identifies shortcomings and areas for improvement and issue a report with recommendations for… — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Judiciary (2026-08-07)
  …and 7 more.

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Regular Session): 4910 bills tracked — 440 became law, 3946 introduced, 524 passed one chamber.
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    Pennsylvania Legislature Weekly August 4: Pennsylvania House Proposes Green Infrastructure Tax Credit and CDL Changes
    Created: August 4th, 2026 - 08:35 PT
    Script

    Here is today's Pennsylvania Legislature Weekly for Tuesday August 4th. The week’s legislative activity is centered on seven new House bill introductions, with no newly enacted laws, vetoes, or bills recorded as passing both chambers in the activity report. The most substantial proposal is House Bill 2720, introduced last Wednesday and referred to the House Finance Committee. It would establish a green infrastructure tax credit within Pennsylvania’s tax-credit and tax-benefit administration law. Green infrastructure can include projects designed to manage stormwater through approaches such as trees, vegetation, permeable surfaces, and similar systems. The proposal puts environmental resilience and local infrastructure investment into the tax-policy conversation, rather than relying solely on direct public spending or regulatory mandates. [1]

    School-finance policy is also on the agenda. House Bill 2719, introduced last Wednesday and sent to Finance, would amend the rules governing school districts that lie in more than one county or municipality, as well as limitations on their total tax revenues. These multi-jurisdictional districts can face distinctive administrative and revenue challenges because local tax bases and governing boundaries do not always align neatly. The bill’s referral to Finance means its next step is committee consideration, where lawmakers can examine the practical effect on affected districts and taxpayers. [2]

    Transportation and licensing policy account for another notable share of this week’s work. House Bill 2723 was introduced last Friday and referred to the Transportation Committee. It would make changes to the Commercial Driver’s License law, including definitions, qualification standards, nonresident commercial driver’s licenses, and disqualifications. The bill also proposes provisions relating to English-language proficiency. Commercial-driver standards are particularly important for freight movement, highway safety, and employers that depend on licensed truck and bus drivers. [3]

    Another transportation measure, House Bill 2724, would revise provisions on vehicle titles and registrations. Its subject includes vehicles not required to have a certificate of title, an optional vehicle-title process, and registration-related rules. Although the activity report does not list a committee referral or a detailed action date for that bill, its introduction signals continuing attention to the administrative rules that govern vehicle ownership and registration. [4]

    The remaining bills include House Bill 2722, which would create dental-insurance transparency requirements and was referred to the House Insurance Committee last Friday. House Bill 2721 would revise rules on temporary auditors and municipal budget adoption, and House Bill 2725 addresses members of the General Assembly. The available report does not provide further action details for those two measures. [5]

    The larger pattern is a quieter post-budget period, with lawmakers filing targeted proposals rather than moving a large package of measures through final passage. Still, the range is broad: tax incentives for green infrastructure, school finance, commercial-driver regulation, dental coverage transparency, local-government procedure, and vehicle administration. None of these proposals has advanced beyond introduction in this week’s report, but their committee assignments will determine whether they become part of the Legislature’s next active policy agenda. Thank you for listening to Pennsylvania Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow! [6]

    Source Evidence
    1. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...uditor; and, in taxation and finance, further providing for adoption of budget. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Local Government (2026-07-31)
- HB2720 — In tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; and providing for green infrastructure tax credit. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Finance (2026-07-29)
- HB2719 — In school finances, further providing for school districts lying in more than one county or in more than one municipality and limitation on total tax revenues. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Finance (2026-07-29)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Regular Session): 4891 bills tracked — 440 became law, 3927 introduced, 524 passed one chamber.
    2. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ..., providing for dental insurance transparency. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Insurance (2026-07-31)
- HB2721 — In vacancies in office, further providing for temporary auditor; and, in taxation and finance, further providing for adoption of budget. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Local Government (2026-07-31)
- HB2720 — In tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; and providing for green infrastructure tax credit. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Finance (2026-07-29)
- HB2719 — In school finances, further providing for school districts lying in more than one county or in more than one municipality and limitation on total tax revenues. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Finance (2026-07-29)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Regular Session): 4891 bills tracked — 440 became law, 3927 introduced, 524 passed one...
    3. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...members of the General Assembly. — introduced
- HB2724 — In certificate of title and security interests, further providing for vehicles not requiring certificate of title and providing for optional vehicle title; and, in registration of vehicles, further p… — introduced
- HB2723 — In commercial drivers, further providing for definitions, for commercial driver's license qualification standards, for nonresident CDL and for disqualification, providing for English language profici… — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Transportation (2026-07-31)
- HB2722 — In electronic notice of insurance practices, providing for dental insurance transparency. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Insurance (2026-07-31)
- HB2721 — In vacancies in office, further providing for temporary auditor; and, in taxation and finance, further providing for adoption of budget. — introduced
  La...
    4. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
      Pennsylvania state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-28 to 2026-08-04.

This week — newly introduced: 7.

Newly introduced (7):
- HB2725 — Further providing for members of the General Assembly. — introduced
- HB2724 — In certificate of title and security interests, further providing for vehicles not requiring certificate of title and providing for optional vehicle title; and, in registration of vehicles, further p… — introduced
- HB2723 — In commercial drivers, further providing for definitions, for commercial driver's license qualification standards, for nonresident CDL and for disqualification, providing for English language profici… — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Transportation (2026-07-31)
- HB2722 — In electronic notice of insurance practices, providing for dental insurance transparency. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Ins...
    5. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...roviding for members of the General Assembly. — introduced
- HB2724 — In certificate of title and security interests, further providing for vehicles not requiring certificate of title and providing for optional vehicle title; and, in registration of vehicles, further p… — introduced
- HB2723 — In commercial drivers, further providing for definitions, for commercial driver's license qualification standards, for nonresident CDL and for disqualification, providing for English language profici… — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Transportation (2026-07-31)
- HB2722 — In electronic notice of insurance practices, providing for dental insurance transparency. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Insurance (2026-07-31)
- HB2721 — In vacancies in office, further providing for temporary auditor; and, in taxation and finance, further providing for adoption of budget. — in...
    6. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...HB2722 — In electronic notice of insurance practices, providing for dental insurance transparency. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Insurance (2026-07-31)
- HB2721 — In vacancies in office, further providing for temporary auditor; and, in taxation and finance, further providing for adoption of budget. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Local Government (2026-07-31)
- HB2720 — In tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; and providing for green infrastructure tax credit. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Finance (2026-07-29)
- HB2719 — In school finances, further providing for school districts lying in more than one county or in more than one municipality and limitation on total tax revenues. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Finance (2026-07-29)

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Regular Session): 4891 bills track...
    Sources
      Pennsylvania Legislature Weekly July 28: Pennsylvania House Targets Tick Disease, Prediction Markets in New Bills
      Created: July 28th, 2026 - 08:35 PT
      Script

      Here is today's Pennsylvania Legislature Weekly for Tuesday July 28th. The only measure listed as becoming law this week was House Resolution 600, a mostly procedural but symbolic resolution authorizing the Pennsylvania House to hold a session on September 9th at Congress Hall in Philadelphia. The House adopted it last Thursday on a 201-to-nothing vote. The resolution ties the chamber’s work to upcoming national and state anniversary commemorations, continuing a noticeable legislative focus on the United States Semiquincentennial and Pennsylvania’s constitutional history. [1]

      With no new substantive bills listed as passing both chambers this week, the main action shifted to introductions. Yesterday, Monday, lawmakers introduced House Bill 2718, a transportation naming bill that would designate the Interstate 81 interchange with State Route 4007, known as Exit 119, on the border of Cass Township and Butler Township in Schuylkill County, as the PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Junior, interchange. Measures like this are often local in scope, but they remain a regular way the Legislature memorializes law enforcement officers, veterans, and community figures through the transportation code. [2]

      Health policy also drew fresh attention. House Bill 2710, introduced last Wednesday and referred to the House Health Committee, would require mandatory reporting of babesiosis, a tick-borne disease, and require continuing education related to tick-borne illness. It would also assign duties to the Department of Health and licensing boards. Yesterday, House Resolution 591 was referred to the Health Committee as well; it would designate October 20th as Community Health Worker Awareness Day in Pennsylvania. Together, those measures point to continued legislative interest in public-health surveillance, workforce awareness, and prevention-oriented health policy. [3]

      Another notable new proposal is House Bill 2711, introduced last Wednesday and referred to the Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee. It would provide for prediction markets and impose civil penalties. Prediction markets, which allow participants to take positions on the outcome of future events, sit at the intersection of technology, consumer protection, financial regulation, and gaming policy. The committee referral suggests lawmakers may be preparing to examine how these platforms should be treated under state law as digital marketplaces continue to evolve. [4]

      Several other introductions round out the week. House Bill 2714 would address commercial real property and seller disclosure involving onsite wells. House Bill 2713 would revise provisions related to cruelty to animals and was referred Friday to the Judiciary Committee. House Bill 2717 would change provisions on unlawful acts involving hunting and furtaking licenses. The House also saw multiple commemorative resolutions, including measures celebrating the 250th anniversary of Pennsylvania’s Constitution, the United States Semiquincentennial, and condemning Russia’s actions in Ukraine, including the abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children. [5]

      The broader trend is a sharp slowdown after the large burst of enactments earlier in July. This week brought just one adopted resolution becoming law and thirteen new introductions. The substance of those introductions shows where lawmakers may turn next: public health, emerging digital markets, animal welfare, real estate disclosure, outdoor regulation, and anniversary observances tied to 2026. Thank you for listening to Pennsylvania Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow! [6]

      Source Evidence
      1. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
        ...to 2026-07-28.

This week — signed into law / became law: 1, newly introduced: 13.

Signed into law / became law (1):
- HR600 — Authorizing the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to hold session on September 9, 2026, at 5:45 p.m., at Congress Hall in Philadelphia, in celebration of the momentous and… — became law
  Last action: Adopted (201-0) (2026-07-23)
  About: A Resolution authorizing the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to hold session on September 9, 2026, at 5:45 p.m., at Congress Hall in Philadelphia, in celebration of the momentous and historic occasion of the 25…

Newly introduced (13):
- HR592 — Commending the United States Senators representing this Commonwealth, businesses, trade associations, labor organizations, agricultural leaders and community partners for ensuring Commonwealth repres… — introduc...
      2. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
        ...al. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development (2026-07-22)
- HR588 — Condemning the actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, including the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations (2026-07-22)
- HB2718 — Designating the interchange of Interstate 81 with State Route 4007, known as Exit 119, on the border of Cass Township and Butler Township, Schuylkill County, as the PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Jr.… — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Transportation (2026-07-27)
- HB2717 — In hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for unlawful acts concerning licenses. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Game & Fisheries (2026-07-27)
- HB2714 — Providing for commercial real property and for seller disclosure i...
      3. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
        ...derly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of cruelty to animal. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Judiciary (2026-07-24)
- HB2712 — Further providing for definitions and for confidentiality of review organization's records. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Professional Licensure (2026-07-24)
- HB2711 — Providing for prediction markets; and imposing civil penalties. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities (2026-07-22)
- HB2710 — Providing for mandatory reporting of babesiosis; requiring continuing education regarding tick-borne disease; imposing duties on the Department of Health and licensing boards; and promulgating regula… — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Health (2026-07-22)
  …and 1 more.

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Regular Session): 4884 bills tracked — 440 became law, 392...
      4. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
        ...— Further providing for definitions and for confidentiality of review organization's records. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Professional Licensure (2026-07-24)
- HB2711 — Providing for prediction markets; and imposing civil penalties. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities (2026-07-22)
- HB2710 — Providing for mandatory reporting of babesiosis; requiring continuing education regarding tick-borne disease; imposing duties on the Department of Health and licensing boards; and promulgating regula… — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Health (2026-07-22)
  …and 1 more.

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Regular Session): 4884 bills tracked — 440 became law, 3920 introduced, 524 passed one chamber.
      5. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
        ...ations (2026-07-22)
- HB2718 — Designating the interchange of Interstate 81 with State Route 4007, known as Exit 119, on the border of Cass Township and Butler Township, Schuylkill County, as the PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Jr.… — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Transportation (2026-07-27)
- HB2717 — In hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for unlawful acts concerning licenses. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Game & Fisheries (2026-07-27)
- HB2714 — Providing for commercial real property and for seller disclosure involving onsite well. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Judiciary (2026-07-27)
- HB2713 — In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of cruelty to animal. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Judiciary (2026-07-24)
- HB2712 — Further providing for definitions and for confidential...
      6. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
        Pennsylvania state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-21 to 2026-07-28.

This week — signed into law / became law: 1, newly introduced: 13.

Signed into law / became law (1):
- HR600 — Authorizing the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to hold session on September 9, 2026, at 5:45 p.m., at Congress Hall in Philadelphia, in celebration of the momentous and… — became law
  Last action: Adopted (201-0) (2026-07-23)
  About: A Resolution authorizing the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to hold session on September 9, 2026, at 5:45 p.m., at Congress Hall in Philadelphia, in cel...
      Sources
        Pennsylvania Legislature Weekly July 21: Pennsylvania enacts 38 bills on trafficking, towing, telemarketing, solar decommissioning
        Created: July 21st, 2026 - 08:35 PT
        Script

        Here is today's Pennsylvania Legislature Weekly for Tuesday July 21st. The biggest development is that a large batch of bills that were on the governor’s desk last week has now become law. Yesterday, Monday, thirty-eight measures became acts, with no vetoes listed in the weekly activity. [1]

        The most consequential new law is Senate Bill 45, now Act 41 of 2026. It is a broad human-trafficking measure that amends multiple titles of Pennsylvania law and addresses offenses involving promoting prostitution, living off prostituted persons, and patronizing victims. Because this bill had already cleared both chambers last week, the fresh development is final enactment: the policy is no longer pending and is now part of state law. [2]

        Consumer protection was another major theme in yesterday’s signings. Senate Bill 779 became Act 46, creating an offense for unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices and imposing penalties. Senate Bill 992 became Act 47, updating the Telemarketer Registration Act, including definitions, registration requirements, unlawful acts, penalties, and rules tied to caller identification blocking and screening products. Senate Bill 1353 became Act 51, making changes to the Board of Vehicles Act, including provisions involving manufacturers, distributors, areas of responsibility, and related limitations. Senate Bill 1294, now Act 50, also strengthens penalties under the Private Licensed Schools Act. [3]

        Energy, transportation, and land-use issues also moved from proposal to law. Senate Bill 349 became Act 44, establishing provisions for decommissioning solar energy facilities. That gives Pennsylvania a new statutory framework for what happens when solar projects reach the end of their operating life. Senate Bill 1058 became Act 48, revising definitions in the liquid fuels and fuels tax section of the Vehicle Code. Senate Bill 1181 became Act 49, adding a state highway route in Dauphin County and York County. [4]

        Several new laws focus on professional mobility and veterans. Senate Bill 331 became Act 43, authorizing Pennsylvania to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, continuing a broader trend of interstate licensing portability. Senate Bill 130 became Act 42, providing for burial benefits within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Senate Bill 511 became Act 45, creating Korean War Veterans Armistice Day in Pennsylvania’s holidays and observances law. [5]

        On the new-introduction side, lawmakers filed forty-one measures this week. Among the more notable, Senate Bill 1408 would prohibit certain nondisclosure agreements between public agencies and data centers. House Bill 2708 would require insurance coverage for epinephrine delivery systems. House Bill 2706 would establish a Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program. House Bill 2705 would require a report on artificial intelligence in the workforce, and House Bill 2700 would address disclosure of wage and benefit information. [6]

        The broader pattern is clear: after the budget push, the Legislature is converting a backlog of substantive bills into law while opening new debates on data centers, artificial intelligence, health coverage, child care costs, and workplace transparency. Thank you for listening to Pennsylvania Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow! [7]

        Source Evidence
        1. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
          Pennsylvania state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-14 to 2026-07-21.

This week — signed into law / became law: 38, passed both chambers — headed to the governor: 24, passed a chamber: 1, newly introduced: 41.

Signed into law / became law (38):
- SB1353 — In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in vehicles, further providing for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors, for area of responsibility and for limitations on… — became law
  Last action: Act No. 51 of 2026 (2026-07-20)
  About: An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, in preliminary provisio...
        2. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
          ...n Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, providing for burial benefits.
- SB45 — In human trafficking, further providing for definitions, providing for the offense of promoting prostitution, for the offense of living off of prostituted persons and for the offense of patronizing p… — passed both chambers
  Last action: Presented to the Governor (2026-07-12)
  About: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 44 (Law and Justice), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consol…
- HB2559 — Authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Student Lodging, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation,...
        3. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
          ...fuels tax, further providing for definitions.
- SB992 — Further providing for definitions, for registration requirement, for unlawful acts and penalties, for blocking of caller identification and other telemarketing screening products or services prohibit… — became law
  Last action: Act No. 47 of 2026 (2026-07-20)
  About: An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for definitions, for registration requirement, for unlawful acts and penalties, for blocking of caller identificat…
- SB779 — In trade and commerce, providing for the offense of unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices; and imposing penalties. — became law
  Last action: Act No. 46 of 2026 (2026-07-20)
  About: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in trade and...
        4. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
          ...r penalties. — became law
  Last action: Act No. 50 of 2026 (2026-07-20)
  About: An Act amending the act of December 15, 1986 (P.L.1585, No.174), known as the Private Licensed Schools Act, further providing for penalties.
- SB1181 — Adding a route in Dauphin County and in York County. — became law
  Last action: Act No. 49 of 2026 (2026-07-20)
  About: An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P.L.594, No.203), referred to as the Township State Highway Law, adding a route in Dauphin County and in York County.
- SB1058 — In liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for definitions. — became law
  Last action: Act No. 48 of 2026 (2026-07-20)
  About: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for definitions.
- SB992 — Further providing for definitions, for registration requirement...
        5. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
          ...— became law
  Last action: Act No. 44 of 2026 (2026-07-20)
  About: An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in environmental protection, providing for decommissioning of solar energy facilities.
- SB331 — Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact. — became law
  Last action: Act No. 43 of 2026 (2026-07-20)
  About: An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
- SB130 — In Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, providing for burial benefits. — became law
  Last action: Act No. 42 of 2026 (2026-07-20)
  About: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military and Veteran...
        6. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
          ...07-20)
- HR587 — Recognizing July 25, 2026, as "World IVF Day" in Pennsylvania. — introduced
- HB2708 — Providing for insurance coverage for epinephrine delivery systems; and imposing duties on the Insurance Department. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Insurance (2026-07-20)
- HB2707 — In particular rights and immunities, providing for liability for damages from donated menstrual products. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Judiciary (2026-07-16)
- HB2706 — Establishing the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program; and making a repeal. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Finance (2026-07-16)
- HB2705 — 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. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Labo...
        7. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
          ...d
  Last action: Referred to Insurance (2026-07-20)
- HB2707 — In particular rights and immunities, providing for liability for damages from donated menstrual products. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Judiciary (2026-07-16)
- HB2706 — Establishing the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program; and making a repeal. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Finance (2026-07-16)
- HB2705 — 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. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Labor & Industry (2026-07-16)
- HB2704 — In general provisions relating to corporations and unincorporated associations, further providing for annual report; in entity transactions, further providing for grounds for administrative diss...
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          Pennsylvania Legislature Weekly July 14: Pennsylvania Budget Enacted as Trafficking, Solar Bills Hit Governor’s Desk
          Created: July 14th, 2026 - 08:35 PT
          Script

          Here is today's Pennsylvania Legislature Weekly for Tuesday July 14th. The biggest action of the week was completion of a major budget package. On Sunday, House Bill 2400 became Act 1A of 2026, setting General Fund appropriations for the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, public debt, and public schools for the fiscal year running from July 1st, 2026, through June 30th, 2027. House Bill 2401 also became law as Act 22, providing the capital budget for the same fiscal year. Higher education funding moved with it: House Bill 2412 became Act 11A, funding state-related universities, and House Bill 2413 became Act 12A, making appropriations to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 146, now Act 21, also became law, extending the use of certain emergency COVID-19 response funds and addressing the Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program. [1]

          A second major development was a group of new laws outside the core budget. Senate Bill 604 became Act 23, authorizing Pennsylvania to join the Counseling Compact, which is aimed at making professional counselor licensure more portable across participating states. Senate Bill 1259 became Act 26, changing provisions for the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, including investigation of offense circumstances and parole procedure. Two township-code bills also became law: Senate Bill 971, on annual township reports and financial statements, and Senate Bill 972, on care of memorials. [2]

          The governor’s desk is also crowded. Twenty-four bills passed both chambers and were presented on Sunday. Among the most substantive are Senate Bill 45, a broad human-trafficking measure that updates several titles of state law and addresses promoting prostitution, living off prostituted persons, and patronizing victims. Senate Bill 349 would create requirements for decommissioning solar energy facilities. Senate Bill 779 would establish the offense of unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices. Senate Bill 992 would update the Telemarketer Registration Act, including definitions, registration requirements, penalties, and caller-identification blocking provisions. Other bills awaiting the governor include Senate Bill 331, authorizing Pennsylvania to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, and Senate Bill 130, dealing with burial benefits in the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. [3]

          Only one bill passed a chamber this week: Senate Bill 1248, designating rye whiskey as Pennsylvania’s official state spirit, passed the Senate and was referred to the House Liquor Control Committee. Lawmakers also introduced twenty-nine measures, including bills on a robotics team support grant program, sustainable aviation fuel tax credits, hunting and trapping education, chip-enabled public assistance access cards, and protections involving care-dependent persons. [4]

          The trend is clear: after budget enactment, the Legislature is using the same window to move a large backlog of practical policy bills—especially interstate licensing compacts, public safety measures, consumer protections, and administrative updates. Thank you for listening to Pennsylvania Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow!

          Source Evidence
          1. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
            ...R580 — Designating July 18, 2026, as "Piping Plover Day" in Pennsylvania. — became law
  Last action: Adopted (195-7) (2026-07-12)
  About: A Resolution designating July 18, 2026, as "Piping Plover Day" in Pennsylvania.
- HB2413 — Making appropriations to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. — became law
  Last action: Act No. 12A of 2026 (2026-07-12)
  About: An Act making appropriations to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.
- HB2412 — Providing for funding for State-related universities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, for costs basis, for frequency of payments and for recordkeeping requirement… — became law
  Last action: Act No. 11A of 2026 (2026-07-12)
  About: An Act providing for funding for State-related universities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, for costs basi...
          2. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
            ...st action: Act No. 26 of 2026 (2026-07-12)
  About: An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for investigation of circumstances of offense and for parole procedure.
- SB972 — In corporate powers, further providing for care of memorials. — became law
  Last action: Act No. 25 of 2026 (2026-07-12)
  About: An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in corporate powers, further providing for care of memorials.
- SB971 — In auditors and accountants, further providing for completion, filing and publication of annual township report and financial statement. — became law
  Last action: Act No. 24 of 2026 (2026-07-12)
  About: An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class To...
          3. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
            ...mpact; and providing for the form of the compact.
- SB130 — In Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, providing for burial benefits. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Presented to the Governor (2026-07-12)
  About: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, providing for burial benefits.
- SB45 — In human trafficking, further providing for definitions, providing for the offense of promoting prostitution, for the offense of living off of prostituted persons and for the offense of patronizing p… — passed both chambers
  Last action: Presented to the Governor (2026-07-12)
  About: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 44 (Law and Justice), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupation...
          4. Pennsylvania Legislature — weekly bill activity
            ...ms and courses of study, providing for hunting and trapping education; and imposing duties on the Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Game Commission. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Education (2026-07-09)
- SB1417 — Providing for sustainable aviation fuel tax credit. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Finance (2026-07-08)
- SB1415 — In assault, further providing for the offense of neglect of care-dependent person and for the offense of abuse of care-dependent person; and, in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of… — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Judiciary (2026-07-09)
- SB1414 — In capital facilities, further providing for administration of redevelopment assistance capital projects. — introduced
  Last action: Referred to Appropriations (2026-07-08)
- SB1413 — In other offenses, further providing for the offense of invasio...
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