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• SB 835 Passed Senate
  An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, further providing for display of United States flag and development of patriotism.
  Jun 9, 2026: Referred to Education
• SR 244 Adopted
  A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish the Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age.
  Jun 9, 2026: Transmitted as directed
• SB 576 In committee
  An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in mutual thrift institutions tax, further providing for imposition, report and payment of tax and exemptions.
  Jun 8, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
• SR 334 Adopted
  A Resolution honoring the life and extending deepest condolences to the family of Officer Kristen M. Yeager.
  Jun 8, 2026: Introduced and adopted
• SR 245 Adopted
  A Resolution supporting the bipartisan Federal Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Adaptive Care Opportunities Nationwide Act of 2025 and urging the Congress of the United States to pass the measure to expand and improve care for Pennsylvania veterans with chronic mild traumatic brain injury, including through innovative neurorehabilitation strategies that promote mental health and prevent suicide.
  Jun 5, 2026: Transmitted as directed
• SB 1365 In committee
  An Act amending Titles 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Multimodal Fund, further providing for use of money in fund; in preliminary provisions relating to aviation, further providing for definitions and for Aviation Restricted Account and providing for Aviation Trust Fund; in authority of Department of Transportation, further providing for authority of department; in obstructions to aircraft operation, providing for prohibited conduct; in airport operation and zoning, providing for abandoned or derelict aircraft and further providing for power to adopt airport zoning regulations; in aviation development, further providing for service fees, for tax on aviation fuels, for allocation of funds, for agreement of maintenance and for tax on jet fuels and providing for tax on alternative aviation fuels and for aviation fees; in liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for imposition of tax, exemptions and deductions, for distributor's report and payment of tax, for disposition and use of tax and for refunds; imposing fees; imposing penalties; making transfers; abrogating regulations; and making editorial changes.
  Jun 5, 2026: Referred to Transportation
• SB 1361 In committee
  An Act amending the act of April 18, 2016 (P.L.128, No.17), known as the Pennsylvania ABLE Act, in exemptions, providing for exclusion of contributions for purposes of determining need for disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption.
  Jun 5, 2026: Referred to Finance
• SR 333 In committee
  A Resolution designating the week of June 7 through 13, 2026, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
  Jun 4, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SB 1358 In committee
  An Act amending the act of July 25, 1961 (P.L.825, No.359), known as the Oil and Gas Conservation Law, further providing for drilling permits.
  Jun 4, 2026: Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy
• SB 378 In committee
  An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for student data privacy and protection; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Education; and imposing penalties.
  Jun 3, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
• SB 1279 Passed Senate
  An Act providing for issuance of housing construction permits by executive agencies, for designation of Commonwealth Housing Regulatory Compliance Officer and for timelines for permits related to housing construction; and imposing duties on the Office of Transformation and Opportunity.
  Jun 3, 2026: Referred to Housing & Community Development
• SB 128 In committee
  An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for online curriculum availability.
  Jun 3, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
• SB 1281 Passed Senate
  An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in planned residential development, providing for expedited high density housing approval.
  Jun 3, 2026: Referred to Housing & Community Development
• SB 1278 In committee
  An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Residential Economic Development District Grant Program and the Residential Economic Development District Fund.
  Jun 3, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
• SB 803 In committee
  An Act providing for the establishment of first-time homebuyer savings accounts for first-time homebuyers in this Commonwealth; establishing the First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Program and the First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Fund; and imposing duties on the Treasury Department.
  Jun 1, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
• SR 331 In committee
  A Resolution designating June 2, 2026, as "Cancer Action Day" in Pennsylvania.
  Jun 1, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SR 328 In committee
  A Resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and designating the month of June 2026 as "The Month of the American Soldier" in Pennsylvania.
  May 28, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SB 1295 Passed Senate
  An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commercial drivers, further providing for purpose and construction of chapter, for definitions and for commercial driver's license qualification standards, providing for English proficiency standard, further providing for nonresident CDL, for application for commercial driver's license and for disqualification and providing for annual report; and imposing penalties.
  May 28, 2026: Referred to Transportation
• SR 323 In committee
  A Resolution congratulating The Pennsylvania State University wrestling team on its 14th National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Championship and congratulating both the residents of this Commonwealth and the student athletes of Pennsylvania universities who competed and placed both during the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Wrestling Championship and the inaugural National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Wrestling Championship.
  May 20, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SB 1009 In committee
  An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in special vehicles and pedestrians, providing for shared low-speed electric scooters; and imposing penalties.
  May 20, 2026: Referred to Transportation
• SB 1341 In committee
  An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for community-engaged schools; establishing the Community-Engaged School for Success Pilot Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.
  May 20, 2026: Referred to Education
• SB 375 Became law
  An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, repealing provisions relating to CPR instruction; in school safety and security, further providing for School Safety and Security Grant Program; and, in school health services, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to automatic external defibrillators, providing for AED and CPR instruction and procedure, establishing the Automated External Defibrillator Program and providing for availability and specifications of automated external defibrillators.
  May 13, 2026: Act No. 17 of 2026
• SB 1286 Passed Senate
  An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for suspension of operating privilege; and, in miscellaneous provisions relating to offenses in general, further providing for careless driving.
  May 7, 2026: Referred to Judiciary
• SB 822 Passed Senate
  An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition; and, in preemptions, providing for regulation of firearms and ammunition.
  May 7, 2026: Referred to Judiciary
• SB 598 Passed Senate
  An Act providing for display of the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States in each school building.
  May 7, 2026: Referred to Education
• SB 1298 Passed Senate
  An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for prohibition on expenditures for emission inspection program.
  May 7, 2026: Referred to Transportation
• SB 1284 Passed Senate
  An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence for murder, murder of unborn child and murder of law enforcement officer; and, in sentencing, further providing for sentences for offenses committed against law enforcement officer.
  May 6, 2026: Referred to Judiciary
• SB 1014 Passed Senate
  An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, providing for bell-to-bell mobile device policy.
  May 6, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
• SB 698 In committee
  An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, further providing for acquisition of buildings, sites for school buildings and playgrounds, and disposing thereof; and, in charter schools, further providing for provisions applicable to charter schools and for applicability of other provisions of this act and of other acts and regulations.
  May 4, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
• SR 303 In committee
  A Resolution recognizing the week of May 10 through 16, 2026, as "National Police Week" and designating May 4, 2026, as "Police Officers' Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania.
  May 4, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SR 301 In committee
  A Resolution designating the week of May 17 through 23, 2026, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Pennsylvania.
  May 1, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SB 1317 In committee
  An Act amending the act of November 23, 2010 (P.L.1083, No.108), known as the Covered Device Recycling Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in duties of manufacturers and retailers, further providing for sales prohibition, for registration and for manufacturer plan and reporting; and, in administration, further providing for duties of department, for annual report and for enforcement.
  May 1, 2026: Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy
• SB 1318 In committee
  An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns), 11 (Cities) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in contracts, further providing for regulation of contracts; in contracts, further providing for contracts or purchases in excess of base amount of $18,500, for contracts or purchases not in excess of base amount of $18,500, for contracts or purchases not requiring advertising or bidding, for evasion of advertising requirements and for separate bids for plumbing, heating, ventilating and electrical work, elevators and escalators; in general provisions relating to area government and intergovernmental cooperation, further providing for bids for certain joint purchases, for written or telephonic price quotations required and for division of transactions provided; in parking authorities, further providing for competition in award of contracts; in municipal authorities, further providing for competition in award of contracts; and making an editorial change.
  May 1, 2026: Referred to Local Government
• SB 1306 In committee
  An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public safety, providing for Hospital Security Grant Fund.
  May 1, 2026: Referred to Health & Human Services
• SB 1316 In committee
  An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for pending medical assistance applications.
  May 1, 2026: Referred to Health & Human Services
• SR 291 In committee
  A Resolution designating the week of May 17 through 23, 2026, as "Public Works Week" in Pennsylvania to coincide with "National Public Works Week."
  May 1, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SR 296 In committee
  A Resolution designating the week of May 6 through 12, 2026, as "Nurses Week" in Pennsylvania.
  Apr 29, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SB 1053 Passed Senate
  An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in additional coverages, further providing for the definition of "employe."
  Apr 28, 2026: Laid on the table
• SR 247 In committee
  A Resolution honoring and expressing unwavering support from the Senate of Pennsylvania to the soldiers, airmen, marines and sailors of the United States Armed Forces serving in Operation Epic Fury and recognizing their courage, sacrifice and devotion to the defense of liberty.
  Apr 23, 2026: Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
• SB 1296 In committee
  An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commercial drivers, further providing for purpose and construction of chapter, providing for English proficiency standard and further providing for disqualification; and imposing penalties.
  Apr 22, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
• SR 287 Adopted
  A Resolution noting with sadness the death of the Honorable Katherine "Katie" True, former eight-term member of the House of Representatives from Lancaster County, who died October 7, 2025.
  Apr 21, 2026: Introduced and adopted
• SR 285 Adopted
  A Resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the Curtis Institute of Music.
  Apr 20, 2026: Introduced and adopted
• SB 1288 In committee
  An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 42251, carrying Pennsylvania Route 61 over the Shamokin Creek in Mount Carmel Borough, Northumberland County, as the Veterans Viaduct.
  Apr 17, 2026: Referred to Transportation
• SR 273 In committee
  A Resolution designating the week of April 26 through May 2, 2026, as "Conservation District Week" in Pennsylvania.
  Apr 17, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SB 1282 In committee
  An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for protection of children from second-hand smoke in vehicles; and imposing a penalty.
  Apr 17, 2026: Referred to Transportation
• SB 1283 In committee
  An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of evidence, further providing for subpoena of records.
  Apr 17, 2026: Referred to Judiciary
• SR 279 In committee
  A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "National Mammography Month" in Pennsylvania.
  Apr 17, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SB 925 In committee
  An Act amending the act of June 22, 1937 (P.L.1987, No.394), known as The Clean Streams Law, in other pollutions and potential pollution, further providing for potential pollution.
  Apr 14, 2026: Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy
• SB 1266 In committee
  An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions, providing for financial obligations imposed on child and further providing for disposition of delinquent child.
  Apr 13, 2026: Referred to Judiciary
• SR 267 In committee
  A Resolution designating the month of April 2026 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.
  Apr 9, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations