Tracking List: Passed


HB73 (Chapter 36) - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Operation Inherent Resolve veterans plate.
Sponsor: Rep. Joe Kerwin (R)
Summary: (PN 2125) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in registration of vehicles, providing for Operation Inherent Resolve veterans plate for any veteran of the military intervention against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, accompanied by a fee of $23. Provides for the plate to only be used on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of fewer than 14,000 lbs. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number(s): 62)   (PN 62) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in registration of vehicles, providing for Operation Inherent Resolve veterans plate for any veteran of the military intervention against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, accompanied by a fee of $23. Provides for the plate to only be used on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of fewer than 14,000 lbs. Effective in 60 days.
Last Action:
07/01/2024 
G - Act No. 36 of 2024
HB105 - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fees, further providing for exemption of persons, entities and vehicles from fees.
Sponsor: Rep. Joe Ciresi (D)
Summary: (PN 2806) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in fees, further providing for exemption of persons, entities and vehicles from fees. Provides for no fees charged for titling or registration of vehicles registered to a veteran who lost a limb or eye or who became partially paralyzed while serving in the armed forces of the U.S., vehicles registered to a person who, as a member of the armed forces of the U.S., was captured by the enemy in any armed conflict for which the Department of Defense (DOD) authorizes a campaign medal or vehicles registered to a person who has been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor or the Purple Heart. Makes editorial changes and extends the effective date. Effective in five months. (Prior Printer Number(s): 90)   (PN 90) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in fees, further providing for exemption of persons, entities and vehicles from fees. Provides for no fees charged for titling or registration of vehicles registered to a veteran who lost a limb or eye or who became partially paralyzed while serving in the armed forces of the U.S., vehicles registered to a person who, as a member of the armed forces of the U.S., was captured by the enemy during World War II, the Korean Emergency, the Vietnam Conflict or in a future armed conflict for which the Department of Defense (DOD) authorizes a campaign medal or vehicles registered to a person who has been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor or the Purple Heart. Effective in 60 days.
Last Action:
04/22/2024 
S - Referred to - Senate Transportation
HB157 (Chapter 21) - An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark, further providing for definitions, for Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark, for licensee qualification, for duties and authority of department, for trademark license agreement, application and licensure process, for costs, for Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark Licensing Fund, for injunctive relief, for rules and regulations and for purpose, repealing provisions relating to definitions and further providing for qualified veterans and qualified veteran business entities.
Sponsor: Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D)
Summary: (PN 1030) Amends Title 3 (Agriculture), in Pennsylvania Preferred Trademark, further providing for definitions to re-insert definitions. Further providing for Pennsylvania Preferred trademark, for licensee qualification, for duties and authority of department, for trademark license agreement, application and licensure process, for costs, for Pennsylvania Preferred Trademark Licensing Fund (fund), for injunctive relief, for rules and regulations and for purpose. Repeals certain provisions relating to definitions and further provides for qualified veterans and qualified veteran business entities. Provides the money in the fund can be used to promote Pennsylvania-produced organic agricultural commodities with respect to which the Pennsylvania Preferred Organic trademark is used and to increase the number of qualified entities that use the trademark. Allows the Department of Agriculture (PDA) to use money deposited into the fund to promote one or more of the act's funding objectives by awarding grants. Establishes the Court of Common Pleas in Dauphin County may hear an action taken by the Attorney General. Allows for the coordination of efforts between PDA and other agencies. Makes related repeals. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number(s): 134) (PN 134) Amends Title 3 (Agriculture), in Pennsylvania Preferred Trademark, further providing for definitions, providing for Pennsylvania Preferred and Pennsylvania Preferred Organic Trademark Licensing Fund and for rules and regulations, repealing provisions relating to Pennsylvania Preferred Trademark Licensing Fund and rules and regulations, providing for the Pennsylvania Preferred Organic Program, for Pennsylvania Preferred Organic trademark and for purpose, establishing the Pennsylvania Preferred Organic Advisory Committee and providing for standards, for duties and authority of department, for trademark license agreement, application and licensure process, for costs, for civil penalties and for injunctive relief: and making an editorial change. Adds definitions for "advisory committee," "Pennsylvania Preferred Organic trademark" and "USDA National Organic Production Program." Establishes the Pennsylvania Preferred and Pennsylvania Preferred Organic Trademark Licensing Fund in the state treasury. Provides for fund appropriations by the Federal Government, State Government or any other government or private agency or private person or funds derived through civil penalties. Appropriates money in the fund on a continuing basis to the department for purpose of administering the fund. Outlines the fund use requirements to include promoting licensure of the trademarks, promoting the trademarks, promoting Pennsylvania-based products, promoting the program, paying costs associated with monitoring the trademark, promoting participation, promoting cooperation with the military, government or private sector and otherwise funding the department's cost in administering and enforcing the act. Adds further definitions for "Qualified Veteran" and "Qualified veteran business entity." Repeals Sections 4616 and 4619 of Title 3 pertaining to the pervious Pennsylvania Preferred Trademark Licensing Fund. Provides for the establishment of the Pennsylvania Preferred Organic Program under Subchapter C of Chapter 46 of Title 3. Adds the purpose of the subchapter to include establishing the program, the licensure standards, the Pennsylvania Preferred Organic trademark symbol, providing added product value for licensed qualified entities, encouraging producers of Pennsylvania-based organic products to make use of the trademark, providing greater familiarity with the USDA National Organic Production Program requirements and eventually pursue USDA approval, encouraging organic production and improving the state's competitiveness in organic agriculture. Established the Pennsylvania Preferred Organic Advisory Committee and provides for membership requirements and duties. Provides for the standards of organic food production and for regulatory standards. Outlines the authority and duties of the department pertaining to the trademark. Provides for trademark license agreements, application and licensure processes. Provides for reimbursement of costs for costs incurred by the department from licensees. Provides for civil penalties in case of violations. Provides for injunctive relief, where the attorney general may initiate an action in equity for an injunction to restrain violations of the chapter or trademark license agreement, at the request of the department. Effective in 60 days.
Last Action:
02/22/2024 
H - Discussed during budget hearing with the Dept. of Agriculture - House Appropriations
HB269 (Chapter 97) - An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, consolidating the act of April 8, 1868 (P.L.73, No.37), entitled "An act to authorize the recorder of deeds in the several counties of this Commonwealth to record the discharges of all honorably discharged officers and soldiers"; and making a repeal.
Sponsor: Rep. Joe Webster (D)
Summary: (PN 2187) Amends "An act to authorize the recorder of deeds in the several counties of this commonwealth to record the discharges of all honorably discharged officers and soldiers," to make related repeals. Provides for recorder of deeds. Inserts definitions for discharge, recorder of deeds and reserve component. Provides for recording to specify the recorder of deeds shall record each final discharge. Provides for confidentiality to ensure private information remains safe. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number(s): 232, 1300)   (PN 1300) Amends "An act to authorize the recorder of deeds in the several counties of this commonwealth to record the discharges of all honorably discharged officers and soldiers," to make related repeals. Providing for recorder of deeds. Inserts definitions for discharge, recorder of deeds and reserve component. Provides for recording to task recorders of deeds with recording each final discharge and outlines costs recorders of deeds may impose. Provides for confidentiality to ensure private information remains safe. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number(s): 232)   (PN 232) Amends "An act to authorize the recorder of deeds in the several counties of this commonwealth to record the discharges of all honorably discharged officers and soldiers," further providing for confidentiality of records. Changes language providing for a person making a request for a record, report or from when that resulted in the record, report or form occurred more than 75 years prior to the request to 85 years prior to the request. Effective in 60 days.
Last Action:
10/16/2024 
G - Act No. 97 of 2024
HB363 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the exclusion of veterans' benefit payments from income for Commonwealth programs.
Sponsor: Rep. Brandon J. Markosek (D)
Summary: (PN 1032) The Exclusion of Veterans' Disability Benefits as Income Act provides for the exclusion of veterans' disability benefits as eligible income. Parts of this act shall apply to income received in calendar year 2022 and each year thereafter. Moves the language into Chapter 99 of Title 15 to create a new chapter called the Veterans' Benefits Payment Exclusion, similar to the underlying bill, and expands the benefit to surviving spouses that are not remarried. Parts of this act shall apply to registration fees issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2023. Effective immediately (Prior Printer's Number: 330). (PN 330) The Exclusion of Veterans' Disability Benefits as Income Act provides for the exclusion of veterans' disability benefits as eligible income. Parts of this act shall apply to income received in calendar year 2022 and each year thereafter. Parts of this act shall apply to registration fees issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2023. Effective immediately.
Last Action:
05/17/2023 
S - Referred to - Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness
HB404 (Chapter 13) - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in professional and occupational licenses, further providing for retention of licenses and certifications of persons entering military service.
Sponsor: Rep. Dane Watro (R)
Summary: (PN 1301) Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs), in professional and occupational licenses, further providing for retention of licenses and certifications of persons entering military service. Adds that a person licensed or certified by the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Agriculture (PDA) to practice any profession or work at any trade or occupation shall not forfeit their current license and registration, further providing exemptions from any continuing education requirements or in-service training requirements. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number(s): 372) (PN 372) Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs), in professional and occupational licenses, further providing for retention of licenses and certifications of persons entering military service. Adds that a person licensed or certified by the Department of Health (DOH) to practice any profession or work at any trade or occupation shall not forfeit their current license and registration, further providing exemptions from any continuing education requirements or in-service training requirements. Effective in 60 days.
Last Action:
10/23/2023 
G - Act No. 13 of 2023
HB804 (Chapter 14) - An Act amending the act of December 15, 1982 (P.L.1266, No.287), entitled "An act conferring limited residency status on military personnel, their dependents and civilian personnel assigned to an active duty station in Pennsylvania," further providing for residency of students.
Sponsor: Rep. Frank Burns (D)
Summary: (PN 1305) Amends "An act conferring limited residency status on military personnel, their dependents and civilian personnel assigned to an active duty station in Pennsylvania," further providing for residency of students. Inserts definitions for resident and residency. Amends language to reference state-related institutions, state-owned institutions and private institutions. Further providing for eligibility to insert a definition for private institution and to amend definitions for community colleges, state-owned institution and state-related institution. Provides veterans, their spouses and dependent children, military personnel, their spouses and dependent children and civilian personnel, their spouses and dependent children admitted to a public institution of higher education, a state-related or state-owned institution or community college shall be charged resident tuition rates provided the student is a resident under this section on the date of deposit confirming their intent to enroll, begins enrollment within the corresponding term for which the deposit was made and remains in continuous enrollment at the institution. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number(s): 762) (PN 762) Amends "An act conferring limited residency status on military personnel, their dependents and civilian personnel assigned to an active duty station in Pennsylvania," further providing for residency of students. Provides veterans, their spouses and dependent children, military personnel, their spouses and dependent children and civilian personnel, their spouses and dependent children admitted to a public institution of higher education, a state-related or state-owned institution or community college shall be charged resident tuition rates provided the student is a resident under this section on the date of deposit confirming their intent to enroll, begins enrollment within the corresponding term for which the deposit was made and remains in continuous enrollment at the institution. Effective in 60 days. (PN 762) Amends "An act conferring limited residency status on military personnel, their dependents and civilian personnel assigned to an active duty station in Pennsylvania," further providing for residency of students. Provides veterans, their spouses and dependent children, military personnel, their spouses and dependent children and civilian personnel, their spouses and dependent children admitted to a public institution of higher education, a state-related or state-owned institution or community college shall be charged resident tuition rates provided the student is a resident under this section on the date of deposit confirming their intent to enroll, begins enrollment within the corresponding term for which the deposit was made and remains in continuous enrollment at the institution. Effective in 60 days.
Last Action:
10/23/2023 
G - Act No. 14 of 2023
HB892 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military Affairs, establishing the PA VETConnect Program.
Sponsor: Rep. Aaron D. Kaufer (R)
Summary: (PN 1302) Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs), in Department of Military Affairs, establishing the PA VETConnect Program to improve the health and well-being of veterans and the families of veterans through referrals, community engagement and consistent network communication and organize participants to cooperate with network patterns to provide proactive solutions to address the problems faced by veterans. Provides program requirements and for duties of the department. Amends sign message to read "Pennsylvania Salutes You for Your Service." Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number(s): 874) (PN 874) Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs), in Department of Military Affairs, establishing the PA VETConnect Program to improve the health and well-being of veterans and the families of veterans through referrals, community engagement and consistent network communication and organize participants to cooperate with network patterns to provide proactive solutions to address the problems faced by veterans. Provides program requirements and for duties of the department. Effective in 60 days.
Last Action:
06/26/2023 
S - Referred to - Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness
HB1086 (Chapter 71) - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military Affairs, further providing for veterans registry; and making an editorial change.
Sponsor: Rep. Paul Takac (D)
Summary: (PN 1303) Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs), in Department of Military Affairs, further providing for a veterans registry to allow the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to transmit information collected under the act to veteran and community outreach partners who participate in community outreach under the PA VETConnect Program or another program administered by DMVA. Requires DMVA to submit a report on the registry to the General Assembly by February 1 of each year. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number(s): 1112) (PN 1112) Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs), in Department of Military Affairs, further providing for a veterans registry to allow the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to transmit information collected under the act to county directors of veterans affairs for use in community outreach under the PA VETConnect Program. Requires DMVA to submit a report on the registry to the General Assembly by February 1 of each year. Effective in 60 days.
Last Action:
07/17/2024 
G - Act No. 71 of 2024
HB1094 (Chapter 24) - An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, providing for military child advance enrollment.
Sponsor: Rep. Brian Munroe (D)
Summary: (PN 1306) Amends the Public School Code, in pupils and attendance, to provide a school district shall develop a policy or revise existing policy on enrollment of students to allow a child whose parent or legal guardian is an active duty member of the armed forces, including reserves, and has received official military orders to transfer into or within the commonwealth to enroll in the school district prior to establishing residency. A parent or legal guardian must provide the school district proof of residence in the school district no later than 45 days after the arrival date specified in the military orders. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number(s): 1142) (PN 1142) Amends the Public School Code, in pupils and attendance, to provide a school district shall develop a policy or revise existing policy on enrollment of students to allow a child whose parent or legal guardian is an active duty member of the armed forces, including reserves, and has received official military orders to transfer into or within the commonwealth to enroll in the school district prior to establishing residency. A parent or legal guardian must provide the school district proof of residence in the school district no later than 10 days after the arrival date specified in the military orders. Effective immediately.
Last Action:
11/06/2023 
G - Act No. 24 of 2023
HB1450 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in decorations, medals, badges and awards, further providing for authorized decorations, medals, badges and awards.
Sponsor: Rep. Kyle Donahue (D)
Summary: (PN 1634) Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs), in decorations, medals, badges, and awards, authorizing civilians and military members of a friendly foreign nation to be awarded the Pennsylvania Distinguished Medal and Pennsylvania Meritorious Service Medal. Effective immediately.
Last Action:
10/25/2023 
H - Meeting Scheduled - 10/25/2023 - APPROPRIATIONS (H) (House Appropriations), Room 140, Main Capitol
HB2216 (Chapter 80) - An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and with the approval of the Governor, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, to quitclaim and release to the United States of America any right, title or interest it may have with respect to a certain use restriction and a related reversionary interest related to certain portions of Valley Forge National Historical Park situate in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rep. Tim Briggs (D)
Summary: (PN 3498) An Act authorizing the Department of General Services (DGS), on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and with the approval of the governor, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, to quitclaim and release to the United States of America any right, title or interest it may have with respect to a certain use restriction and a related reversionary interest related to certain portions of Valley Forge National Historical Park situate in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain land owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in Overfield Township, Wyoming County; authorizing DCNR, with the approval of the governor, to grant and convey to the City of Philadelphia a right-of-way easement situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, in exchange for improvements to Benjamin Rush State Park and monetary consideration to the Commonwealth to be used toward the acquisition and conveyance of a tract of land to be added to French Creek State Park; authorizing the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of portions of State park lands in exchange for certain lands situate in New Vernon Township, Mercer County, from DCNR to the Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for anticipated highway improvement projects; authorizing DGS, with the approval of the Department of Agriculture and the governor, to grant and convey to Joshua R. Snyder a certain tract of land located in Windsor Township, Berks County; authorizing DGS, with the approval of the governor, to grant and convey certain lands and improvements situate in Haverford Township, Delaware County, to Carelink Community Support Services of PA, Inc.; authorizing DGS, with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, DCNR and the governor, to grant and convey to The Roland Curtin Foundation for the Preservation of Eagle Furnace, certain lands, buildings and improvements, situate in Boggs Township, Centre County, and further authorizing the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to transfer to The Roland Curtin Foundation for the Preservation of Eagle Furnace its buildings located on adjacent property leased from the United States Department of the Army; authorizing DGS, with the approval of the governor, to grant and convey to Franklin Township, Greene County, certain lands situate in Franklin Township, Greene County; authorizing DGS to convey to the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain lands and improvements thereon, situate in Oil City, Venango County; authorizing DGS, with the approval of the governor and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, to convey to the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain lands and improvements thereon, situate in Oil City, Venango County; authorizing DGS, with the approval of PennDOT and the governor, to grant and convey to the Bear Creek Township Volunteer Hose Company an access easement and two storm water easements from certain lands situate in Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County; authorizing DGS, with the approval of the governor, to release a portion of a use restriction affecting certain real property situate in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, which the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania previously conveyed to the School District of the City of Harrisburg; authorizing the sale and transfer of title for a 0.232 acre of Project 70 lands owned by Springettsbury Township, York County, to PennDOT for highway right-of-way; authorizing DGS, with the approval of the Department of Human Services and the governor, to grant and convey to the University of Pittsburgh a certain permanent easement through and across lands of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and to accept from the University of Pittsburgh a certain permanent easement through and across lands of the University of Pittsburgh in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County; authorizing the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, with the approval of the governor, to grant and convey certain lands and improvements situate in the 47th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, to New Freedom Theater, Inc.; and authorizing the State Armory Board to enter into such agreements as may be necessary to exchange with a branch of the United States Armed Forces the right of occupancy in, use of and obligations belonging to certain proprieties owned, managed or occupied by either the State Armory Board or a branch of the United States Armed Forces. Strikes certain language throughout the act. Inserts new sale and transfer authorizations. Adds sections providing for Springettsbury Township, York County, Conveyance in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Conveyance in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, and Agreements with the United States Army Reserve. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number(s): 2947, 3419, 3493)   (PN 3419) An Act authorizing the Department of General Services (DGS), on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and with the approval of the governor, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and the executive director of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), to quitclaim and release to the United States of America any right, title or interest it may have with respect to a certain use restriction and a related reversionary interest related to certain portions of Valley Forge National Historical Park situate in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, authorizing PHMC, with the approval of the governor, to grant and convey certain lands and improvements situate in the 47th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, to New Freedom Theatre, Inc.; authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain land owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in Overfield Township, Wyoming County; authorizing DCNR, with the approval of the governor, to grant and convey to the City of Philadelphia a right-of-way easement situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, in exchange for improvements to Benjamin Rush State Park and monetary consideration to the Commonwealth to be used toward the acquisition and conveyance of a tract of land to be added to French Creek State Park; authorizing the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of portions of state park lands in exchange for certain lands situate in New Vernon Township, Mercer County, from DCNR to the Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for anticipated highway improvement projects; authorizing DGS, with the approval of the Department of Agriculture and the Governor, to grant and convey to Joshua R. Snyder a certain tract of land located in Windsor Township, Berks County; authorizing DGS, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey certain lands and improvements situate in Haverford Township, Delaware County, to CareLink Community Support Services of PA, Inc.; authorizing DGS, with the approval of PHMC, DCNR and the Governor, to grant and convey to The Roland Curtin Foundation for the Preservation of Eagle Furnace, certain lands, buildings and improvements, situate in Boggs Township, Centre County, and further authorizing PHMC to transfer to The Roland Curtin Foundation for the Preservation of Eagle Furnace its buildings located on adjacent property leased from the United States Department of the Army; authorizing DGS, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Franklin Township, Greene County, certain lands situate in Franklin Township, Greene County; authorizing DGS to convey to the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain lands and improvements thereon, situate in Oil City, Venango County; authorizing DGS, with the approval of the Governor and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, to convey to the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain lands and improvements thereon, situate in Oil City, Venango County; authorizing DGS, with the approval of PennDOT and the Governor, to grant and convey to the Bear Creek Township Volunteer Hose Company an access easement and two storm water easements from certain lands situate in Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County; and authorizing DGS, with the approval of the Governor, to release a portion of a use restriction affecting certain real property situate in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, which the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania previously conveyed to the School District of the City of Harrisburg. Authorizes DGS, with the approval of the governor, DCNR and the executive director of PHMC to quitclaim and release to the federal government any right, title or interest it may have with respect to a certain use restriction and a related reversionary interest related to certain commonwealth lands. Authorizes DGS to convey to utility companies all those permanent property interests required for utility relocations necessitated by such project without violating the use restriction and effecting a reversion. Authorizes DGS to acknowledge that a grant of a temporary property interest in furtherance of the project will not violate the use restriction and effect a reversion. Establishes the quitclaim and release made for consideration in the amount of $1.00 and on any other terms and conditions as acceptable to the DGS Secretary. Details use restriction and related reversionary interest. Details the property to be released from the use restriction and related reversionary interest as portions of Upper Merion Township in Montgomery County for highway, drainage and slope easements. Directs PennDOT to bear any costs and fees incidental to the release authorized. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number(s): 2947)   (PN 2947) An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and with the approval of the governor, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and the executive director of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), to quitclaim and release to the United States of America any right, title or interest it may have with respect to a certain use restriction and a related reversionary interest related to certain portions of Valley Forge National Historical Park situate in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Authorizes the Department of General Services (DGS), with the approval of the governor, DCNR and the executive director of PHMC to quitclaim and release to the federal government any right, title or interest it may have with respect to a certain use restriction and a related reversionary interest related to certain commonwealth lands. Authorizes DGS to convey to utility companies all those permanent property interests required for utility relocations necessitated by such project without violating the use restriction and effecting a reversion. Authorizes DGS to acknowledge that a grant of a temporary property interest in furtherance of the project will not violate the use restriction and effect a reversion. Establishes the quitclaim and release made for consideration in the amount of $1.00 and on any other terms and conditions as acceptable to the DGS Secretary. Details use restriction and related reversionary interest. Details the property to be released from the use restriction and related reversionary interest as portions of Upper Merion Township in Montgomery County for highway, drainage and slope easements. Directs the Department of Transportation to bear any costs and fees incidental to the release authorized. Effective immediately.
Last Action:
07/17/2024 
G - Act No. 80 of 2024
HB2301 (Chapter 60) - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for Distracted Driving Awareness plate.
Sponsor: Rep. Ed Neilson (D)
Summary: (PN 3405) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in registration of vehicles, further providing for special plates for recipients of Expeditionary Forces Medal, adding a section to provide for special plates for recipients of Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, further providing for Distracted Driving Awareness plate, for special motorcycle plates related to veterans and for special plates for veterans and adding a section to provide for special plates for recipients of Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal; and, in fees, further providing for exemption of persons, entities and vehicles from fees. Strikes out all said language amending section 1358.2(b) and amends section 1356 to provide an exception and assert that the special registration plate shall bear the expeditionary forces medal. Removes the expiration relative to the Distracted Driving Awareness plate. Revises the section on special motorcycle plates related to veterans to provide for veterans, women veterans and honoring our women veterans, changing the fee for honoring our veterans from $35 to $41. Revises the section on special plates for veterans to provide for veterans and women veterans. Outlines the issuance, limitation and design for special plates for recipients of Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal. Adds to the list providing for no title and registration to be charged. Revises the subsections on processing fee in lieu of registration fee and on limitations. The amendment or addition of 75 PA.C.S. §§ 1356, 1356.1, 1361, 1364(a) and (a.1) and 1368.4 shall be effective in 120 days. The amendment or addition of 75 PA.C.S. § 1901(b)(6), (7) and (8), (c) and (d)(2) shall be effective in five months. The remainder of this act shall be effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number(s): 3113)   (PN 3113) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in registration of vehicles, further providing for Distracted Driving Awareness plate to remove the expiration date of Dec. 31, 2025. Effective immediately.
Last Action:
07/15/2024 
G - Act No. 60 of 2024
HR170 - A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee to conduct a study on the field of artificial intelligence and its impact and potential future impact in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rep. Robert E. Merski (D)
Summary: (PN 3488) Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission (JSGC) to establish an advisory committee to conduct a study on the field of artificial intelligence and its impact and potential future impact in Pennsylvania. Adds to the composition of the advisory committee to include one individual representing the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry (PA Chamber) to be selected to JSGC upon the recommendation of the governing body of the PA Chamber. Details information to be included in the study and subsequent report, inserting language to provide for an evaluation of the risks posed by the use of AI in fraudulent impersonation of individuals in the political, commercial and private spheres and a recommendation for the regulation of AI to avoid these risks. (Prior Printer’s Number(s): 1789)   (PN 1789) Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee to conduct a study on the field of artificial intelligence and its impact and potential future impact in Pennsylvania.
Last Action:
07/03/2024 
H - Adopted 
HR275 - A Resolution designating December 16, 2023, as "Battle of the Bulge Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rep. Christopher Pielli (D)
Summary: (PN 2386) Resolution designating December 16, 2023, as "Battle of the Bulge Day" in Pennsylvania.
Last Action:
12/16/2024 
H - Press Conference Held
HR335 - A Resolution establishing the Pennsylvania Task Force on Agent Orange to study and issue a report on how best to connect veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and their families with the VA benefits for which they may be eligible.
Sponsor: Rep. Paul Takac (D)
Summary: (PN 2822) Resolution establishing the Pennsylvania Task Force on Agent Orange and Other Toxins to study and issue a report on how best to connect veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and other toxins and their families with the VA benefits for which they may be eligible. Provides the list of individuals who comprise the task force, amending the deputy adjutant general for veterans affairs to only say the adjutant general. Provides the task force to issue a report of its findings, including recommendations for legislation, if any, to the Senate and House of Representatives on or before January 1, 2025. (Prior Printer Number(s): 2759, 2664)   (PN 2759) Resolution establishing the Pennsylvania Task Force on Agent Orange and Other Toxins to study and issue a report on how best to connect veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and other toxins and their families with the VA benefits for which they may be eligible. Provides the list of individuals who comprise the task force. Provides the task force to issue a report of its findings, including recommendations for legislation, if any, to the Senate and House of Representatives on or before January 1, 2025. (Prior Printer Number(s): 2664)   (PN 2664) Resolution establishing the Pennsylvania Task Force on Agent Orange to study and issue a report on how best to connect veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and their families with the VA benefits for which they may be eligible.
Last Action:
03/27/2024 
H - Adopted
HR336 - A Resolution designating March 29, 2024, as "Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rep. Brian Munroe (D)
Summary: (PN 2669) Resolution designating March 29, 2024, as "Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania.
Last Action:
03/27/2024 
H - Adopted
HR347 - A Resolution recognizing March 25, 2024, as "National Medal of Honor Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rep. Dane Watro (R)
Summary: (PN 2752) Resolution recognizing March 25, 2024, as "National Medal of Honor Day" in Pennsylvania.
Last Action:
03/25/2024 
H - Adopted
SB126 (Chapter 27) - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the exclusion of veterans' benefit payments from income for Commonwealth programs.
Sponsor: Sen. Doug Mastriano (R)
Summary: (PN 1681) Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) providing for the exclusion of veterans' benefit payments from income for commonwealth programs. Establishes Chapter 99 regarding Veterans' Benefit Payment Exclusion. One hundred percent of a veterans' benefit payment may not be included as income for any commonwealth program. Revises definition for “commonwealth program,” adding the term does not include a federally funded program that requires a state to meet federal criteria. Provides under the section for income exclusion, stating notwithstanding any other provision of law, unspent veterans’ benefit payments may not be considered a resource in determining eligibility for a commonwealth program under section 432.5 of the Human Service Code. The exclusion shall also apply to an unmarried surviving spouse upon the death of a veteran for any compensation or payment the unmarried surviving spouse is entitled to receive. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number(s): 16)   (PN 16) Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) establishing Chapter 99 regarding Veterans' Benefit Payment Exclusion. One hundred percent of a veterans' benefit payment may not be included as income for any commonwealth program. The exclusion shall also apply to an unmarried surviving spouse upon the death of a veteran for any compensation or payment the unmarried surviving spouse is entitled to receive. Effective in 60 days.
Last Action:
06/17/2024 
G - Act No. 27 of 2024
SB141 (Chapter 16) - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in decorations, medals, badges and awards, further providing for authorized decorations, medals, badges and awards.
Sponsor: Sen. Doug Mastriano (R)
Summary: (PN 17) Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs), in decorations, medals, badges, and awards, authorizing civilians and military members of a friendly foreign nation to be awarded the Pennsylvania Distinguished Medal and Pennsylvania Meritorious Service Medal. Effective immediately.
Last Action:
04/09/2024 
S - Discussed during voting meeting - Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness
SB146 (Chapter 1) - An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fishing licenses, further providing for exemptions from license requirements.
Sponsor: Sen. Jim R. Brewster (D)
Summary: (PN 120) Amends Title 30 (Fish), in fishing licenses, further providing for exemptions from license requirements. Provides that a participant in a therapeutic recreation program shall not be required to possess a fishing license while participating in the education program provided that the program meets the standards established by the executive director and is under the direct supervision of an instructor who possesses a valid fishing license and the program sponsor applied for and received the written permission of the executive director. Effective in 60 days.
Last Action:
03/28/2024 
G - Act No. 1 of 2024
SB209 (Chapter 82) - An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in professional employees, providing for National Guard or Reserve parent student support.
Sponsor: Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R)
Summary: (PN 839) Amends the Public School Code, in professional employees, providing for National Guard or Reserve parent student support. Provides notwithstanding other provisions of law, a student shall be afforded the same rights as a compact student of an active-duty military family under the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children Act if the parent's responsibilities in the service result in the student having to transfer from a public school in one state to a public school located in this commonwealth. Inserts that nothing under this section shall be construed to amend the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children Act under section 2 of the act. Defines “compact student.” Adjusts the definition of “public school” to read that if the term refers to a public school located in the state, the term has the same meaning as the term “public school entity” in section 1183. Strikes “in kindergarten through twelfth grade” from the definition of "student." Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number(s): 302)   (PN 302) Amends the Public School Code, in professional employees, providing for National Guard and Reserve parent student support. Provides notwithstanding other provisions of law, a student who is a child of a member of the National Guard and Reserve shall be afforded the same rights as a student of an active-duty military family if the parent's responsibilities in the service result in the student having to transfer from a school in one state to a school in another state. Provides definitions for public school and student. Effective in 60 days.
Last Action:
07/17/2024 
G - Act No. 82 of 2024
SB429 (Chapter 60) - An Act amending the act of June 28, 1935 (P.L.477, No.193), referred to as the Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law, further providing for disability benefits and for definitions.
Sponsor: Sen. Mike Regan (R)
Summary: (PN 381) Amends the Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law, further providing for disability benefits to add probation officers, campus police officers, commissioned police officers, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) rangers, Fort Indiantown Gap Police, enforcement officers, transit police officers, Allegheny County Housing Authority Police, housing police officers, and corrections officers or jail guards to the list of those eligible for disability, if they are employed by a participating entity. For those who have served for four consecutive years or longer shall receive compensation for heart disease or lung problems, as well as for injuries caused by extreme overexertion in dangerous or stressful conditions. Provides definitions for fireman, participating county, participating housing authority, participating transit or port authority, and participating university. Effective in 120 days. (PN 381) Amends the Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law to provide for disability benefits for additional members of law enforcement injured in the line of duty including probation officers; campus police officers employed by a participating university; police officers employed by the Department of Corrections and Bureau of Investigations and Intelligence; Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) rangers, ranger supervisors, ranger operations specialists, ranger trainees, and state park officers employed by DCNR; members of the Fort Indiantown Gap Police; investigative staff of the Office of Inspector General; members of the Allegheny County Port Authority Police; Allegheny County Housing Authority Police; county corrections officers; and forest fire wardens or wildland firefighters employed by the commonwealth. Provides definitions. Effective in 120 days.
Last Action:
12/14/2023 
G - Act No. 60 of 2023
SB447 (Chapter 70) - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military Affairs, establishing the PA VETConnect Program.
Sponsor: Sen. Doug Mastriano (R)
Summary: (PN 1799) Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs), in Department of Military Affairs, establishing the PA VETConnect Program to improve the health and well-being of veterans and the families of veterans through referrals, community engagement and consistent network communication and organize participants to cooperate with network patterns to provide proactive solutions to address the problems faced by veterans. Provides for program requirements and for updated duties of the department in administering the program. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer’s Number(s): 370)   (PN 370) Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs), in Department of Military Affairs, establishing the PA VETConnect Program to improve the health and well-being of veterans and the families of veterans through referrals, community engagement and consistent network communication and organize participants to cooperate with network patterns to provide proactive solutions to address the problems faced by veterans. Provides for program requirements and for duties of the department. Effective in 60 days.
Last Action:
07/17/2024 
G - Act No. 70 of 2024
SB829 (Chapter 8) - An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Governor, to grant and convey certain easements through and across lands of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the Township of Manheim, County of Lancaster, for purposes of a road realignment project and to accept from the Township of Manheim existing right-of-way to be abandoned as part of the road realignment project; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Governor, to grant and convey to Drexel University, permanent easement encumbering certain lands situate in the City and County of Philadelphia; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the City of Philadelphia certain land, buildings and improvements situated in the 40th ward of the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain land owned by Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, in return for the development of a hiking trail and scenic viewing area in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County; revoking a use restriction; and making repeals.
Sponsor: Sen. Ryan P. Aument (R)
Summary: (PN 1014) An Act authorizing the Department of General Services with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the governor, to grant and convey certain easements through and across lands of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the Township of Manheim, County of Lancaster, for purposes of a road realignment project and to accept from the Township of Manheim existing right-of-way to be abandoned as part of the road realignment project. Authorizes the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Governor, to grant and convey to Drexel University, permanent easement encumbering certain lands situate in the city and county of Philadelphia. Authorizes the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the city of Philadelphia certain land, buildings and improvements situated in the 40th ward of the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, authorizes the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain land owned by lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, in return for the development of a hiking trail and scenic viewing area in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County. Revokes a use restriction. Makes related repeals. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number(s): 904, 983, 991)   (PN 991) An Act authorizing the Department of General Services with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the governor, to grant and convey certain easements through and across lands of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the Township of Manheim, County of Lancaster, for purposes of a road realignment project and to accept from the Township of Manheim existing right-of-way to be abandoned as part of the road realignment project. Authorizes the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Governor, to grant and convey to Drexel University, permanent easement encumbering certain lands situate in the city and county of Philadelphia. Revokes a use restriction. Makes related repeals. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number(s): 904, 983)   (PN 983) An Act authorizing the Department of General Services with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the governor, to grant and convey certain easements through and across lands of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the Township of Manheim, County of Lancaster, for purposes of a road realignment project and to accept from the Township of Manheim existing right-of-way to be abandoned as part of the road realignment project. Authorizes the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Governor, to grant and convey to Drexel University, permanent easement encumbering certain lands situate in the city and county of Philadelphia. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number(s): 904)   (PN 904) Act authorizing the Department of General Services with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the governor, to grant and convey certain easements through and across lands of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the Township of Manheim, County of Lancaster, for purposes of a road realignment project and to accept from the Township of Manheim existing right-of-way to be abandoned as part of the road realignment project. Effective immediately.
Last Action:
10/04/2023 
G - Act No. 8 of 2023
SB840 (Chapter 111) - An Act establishing the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Division, the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Advisory Committee and the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders State Plan; and making an appropriation.
Sponsor: Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R)
Summary: (PN 1676)  The Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Related Disorders Public Health Infrastructure Act establishes the Alzheimer's, Dementia and Related Disorders Office and the Alzheimer's, Dementia and Related Disorders Advisory Committee within the Department of Aging. Revises definitions. Creates a full-time position to oversee operations of the division and provides for the director's responsibilities. Provides for the membership of the advisory committee. Details that the governor shall appoint members to the advisory committee for four-year staggered terms and that the governor shall appoint a chair from among the members to serve a four-year term. Provides for the powers and duties of the advisory committee. Directs the advisory committee to develop a state plan that outlines a strategy to mobilize the commonwealth's response to Alzheimer's, dementia and related disorders and make policy recommendations. Specifies what the advisory committee shall examine in developing the state plan. Provides that the state plan shall be updated every five years. Provides that Aging shall include the Caregiver Module and Cognitive Decline Module in the annual survey on a rotating annual basis to collect prevalence data, track trends over time and analyze data to direct public health programs and resources. Effective in 180 days. (Prior Printer Number(s): 1015)   (PN 1015) The Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Public Health Infrastructure Act establishes the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Division within the Department of Health (DOH), the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Advisory Committee in DOH and the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders State Plan; and appropriates $750,000 annually to DOH for the implementation and maintenance of this act. Specifies definitions. Creates a full-time position to oversee operations of the division and provides for the director's responsibilities. Provides for the membership of the advisory committee. Details that the governor shall appoint members to the advisory committee for four-year staggered terms and that the governor shall appoint a chair from among the members to serve a four-year term. Provides for the powers and duties of the advisory committee. Directs the advisory committee to develop a state plan that outlines a strategy to mobilize the commonwealth's response to Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and make policy recommendations. Specifies what the advisory committee shall examine in developing the state plan. Provides that the state plan shall be updated every five years. provides that DOH shall include the Caregiver Module and Cognitive Decline Module in the annual survey on a rotating annual basis to collect prevalence data, track trends over time and analyze data to direct public health programs and resources. Effective in 180 days.
Last Action:
10/16/2024 
G - Act No. 111 of 2024
SB843 (Chapter 35) - An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact.
Sponsor: Sen. David G. Argall (R)
Summary: (PN 1290) Amends the Public School Code to make extensive edits. (Prior Printer Number(s): 963, 1230, 1239)   (PN 1239) Amends the Public School Code to make extensive edits. (Prior Printer Number(s): 963, 1230)   (PN 1230) Amends the Public School Code to make extensive edits. (Prior Printer Number(s): 963)   (PN 963) Amends the Public School Code, providing for Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact. Grants authority to execute the compact to the Governor of Pennsylvania. Adds definitions. Establishes that licensure under the compact pertains only to the initial grant of a license by the receiving state. Requires each member state to define, compile and update a list of Eligible Licenses and Career and Technical education licenses that the member state is willing to consider. Provides for application reviewal processes for specific teachers. Provides for licensure not under the compact, allowing each state to issue and regulate licensure within their authority. Establishes that each state maintains authority to review, regulate and require specific items for licensure. Establishes the teacher qualifications and requirements for licensure under the compact. Provides for adverse actions. Establishes the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact commission and outlines the membership and operation guidelines. Provides for the powers and duties of the commission including to promulgate uniform rules, bring and prosecute legal proceedings, purchase and maintain insurance and bonds, borrow accept or contact for services of personnel, hire employees, lease, purchase, accept appropriate gifts or donations, sell, convey, mortgage or otherwise dispose of any property, establish a budget, borrow money, appoint committees. Adds further duties. Establishes the Executive Committee of the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Commission and outlines the membership, meeting and operating guidelines. Provides for the financing of the commission in accordance with its duties. Establishes reporting and information collection requirements. Provides for qualified immunity, defense and indemnification. Establishes the rulemaking requirements of the commission. Establishes the facilitation of information exchange. Provides for oversight, dispute resolution and enforcement by the executive and judicial branches of state government in each member state. Provides for default, technical assistance and termination of member states and outlines the requirements. Provides the dispute resolution requirements and guidelines. Provides for effectuation, withdrawal and amendment possibilities and outlines the requirements for each. Establishes that nothing in the act can prevent or inhibit the enforcement of law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the compact. Provides for additional reporting requirements for Pennsylvania. Provides that commissioners are not entitled to compensation but for reimbursement of reasonable expenses. Effective in 60 days.
Last Action:
12/13/2023 
G - Act No. 35 of 2023
SB1080 (Chapter 137) - An Act amending the act of June 29, 1953 (P.L.304, No.66), known as the Vital Statistics Law of 1953, in death and fetal death registration, providing for pronouncement of death by a practical nurse.
Sponsor: Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R)
Summary: (PN 1940) Amends the Vital Statistics Law, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in death and fetal death registration, providing for pronouncement of death by a practical nurse; and, in records, further providing for fees for copies. Grants a practical nurse the authority to pronounce death, outlining the conditions that must be met. Provides that a practical nurse shall have the authority to release the body of the deceased to a funeral director after notice has been given to the attending physician or certified registered nurse practitioner, if the deceased has an attending physician or certified registered nurse practitioner, and to a family member, as soon as practicable. Asserts that if circumstances surrounding the nature of death are not anticipated and require a coroner's investigation, the practical nurse shall notify the county coroner, and the authority to release the body of the deceased to the funeral director shall be that of the coroner. Specifies that these provisions do not authorize a nurse to determine the cause of death, stating the responsibility for determining the cause of death remains with the physician, certified registered nurse practitioner or the coroner. Outlines what shall apply to training. Provides that a practical nurse and an employing agency of a practical nurse acting in good faith and in compliance with the provisions of this act, the regulations of the State Board of Nursing and the regulations of the Department of Health shall be immune from liability claims by reason of pronouncing death. Defines the term “practical nurse.” Provides a list in which no fee shall be charged for certified copies of records or parts thereof, detailing what applicants the fee waiver shall apply to. Further provides for the fee waiver under subsection (d). Defines the term “veteran.” Effective in 60 days. (Prior Print Number(s): 1396)   (PN 1396) Amends the Vital Statistics Law, in death and fetal death registration, providing for pronouncement of death by a practical nurse while the patient is in the care of a licensed hospice, the patient has a valid Do Not Resuscitate Order, or practical nurse is conducted a focused assessment to identify the cessation of circulator and respiratory functions. Provides a practical nurse to release the body of the deceased to a funeral director after notice to an attending physician or certified registered nurse practitioner and a family member. Provides for training requirements. Effective in 60 days.
Last Action:
10/31/2024 
G - Act No. 137 of 2024
SB1160 (Chapter 124) - An Act amending Title 38 (Holidays and Observances) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veteran recognition, providing for Vietnam War Veterans Day.
Sponsor: Sen. Doug Mastriano (R)
Summary: (PN 1524) Amends Title 38 (Holidays and Observances), in veteran recognition, adding a section to provide for Vietnam War Veterans Day. Outlines what the General Assembly finds and declares. Designates March 29 of each year as Vietnam War Veterans Day in this commonwealth. Directs the governor to issue annually a proclamation encouraging all public schools and educational institutions to observe Vietnam War Veterans Day and conduct exercises recognizing the contributions of all those involved in the Vietnam War and remembering the sacrifices they made for their country. Stipulates that the proclamation may not mandate a public school or educational institution to participate in the observance. Effective in 60 days.
Last Action:
10/29/2024 
G - Act No. 124 of 2024
SR46 - A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish the Task Force on Women Veterans' Health Care.
Sponsor: Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R)
Summary: (PN 371) Concurrent Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish the Task Force on Women Veterans' Health Care.
Last Action:
07/06/2023 
S - Transmitted as directed
SR196 - A Resolution directing the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to conduct a thorough and comprehensive study on the effects that post-traumatic stress disorder or injury, military sexual trauma and traumatic brain injury have on service members, veterans and their families who are directly or indirectly involved or implicated in any portion or component of the criminal justice system.
Sponsor: Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R)
Summary: (PN 1680) Resolution directing the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to conduct a thorough and comprehensive study on the effects that post-traumatic stress disorder or injury, military sexual trauma and traumatic brain injury have on service members, veterans and their families who are directly or indirectly involved or implicated in any portion or component of the criminal justice system or enrolled in a veterans treatment court. Provides That the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing submit a report on the study, including findings and recommendations, to the Senate no later than 15 months after the adoption of this resolution. (Prior Printer Number(s): 1217)   (PN 1217) Resolution directing the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to conduct a thorough and comprehensive study on the effects that post-traumatic stress disorder or injury, military sexual trauma and traumatic brain injury have on service members, veterans and their families who are directly or indirectly involved or implicated in any portion or component of the criminal justice system.
Last Action:
06/17/2024 
S - Transmitted as directed
SR311 - A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to pass H.R. 3023, the Treatment and Relief through Emerging and Accessible Therapy for PTSD Act.
Sponsor: Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R)
Summary: (PN 1755) Resolution urging the U.S. Congress to pass the Treatment and Relief through Emerging and Accessible Therapy for PTSD Act.
Last Action:
09/27/2024 
S - Transmitted as directed
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