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• SB 114 Passed Senate
  An Act amending the act of June 9, 1997 (P.L.169, No.14), known as the Nurse Aide Resident Abuse Prevention Training Act, providing for a study on nurse aide training and oversight; and imposing duties on the Joint State Government Commission.
  Oct 19, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
• SB 1303 Passed Senate
  An Act providing for the placement of a monument of the Braille Flag at the State Capitol Building as a tribute to honor and remember those who have served in the line of duty and those left behind.
  Oct 19, 2026: Removed from table
• SB 782 Passed House
  An Act amending Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in membership, contributions and benefits, further providing for termination of annuities; in membership, credited service, classes of service, and eligibility for benefits relating to retirement for State employees and officers, further providing for mandatory and optional membership in the system and participation in the plan; and, in benefits, further providing for termination of annuities.
  Oct 19, 2026: Signed in Senate
• SB 807 In committee
  An Act amending the act of November 6, 1987 (P.L.381, No.79), known as the Older Adults Protective Services Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in administration, further providing for investigations of reports of need for protective services, for immunity from civil and criminal liability and for confidentiality of records; in reporting suspected abuse by employees, further providing for reports to department and coroner, for restrictions on employees, for confidentiality of and access to confidential reports and for penalties; providing for Older Adult Abuse Registry; and imposing penalties.
  Oct 19, 2026: Re-reported as committed
• SB 481 Passed House
  An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in size, weight and load, further providing for permit for movement during course of manufacture.
  Oct 19, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SB 1014 Passed House
  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.
  Oct 19, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SB 1431 Passed Senate
  An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for Game Commission officers and employees; and, in enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers.
  Oct 19, 2026: Removed from table
• SB 1484 Passed Senate
  An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for lifetime no-contact orders for victims of covered offenses.
  Oct 19, 2026: Third consideration and final passage
• SB 115 Passed House
  An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, further providing for personal care home and assisted living residence administrators; providing for liability for false claims, for adoption of Congressional intent of the Federal False Claims Act, for damages, costs and civil penalties, for powers of Attorney General, for qui tam actions and for civil investigative demands; and establishing the Fraud Prevention and Recovery Account.
  Oct 19, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SB 838 Passed Senate
  An Act amending the act of December 15, 1986 (P.L.1585, No.174), known as the Private Licensed Schools Act, further providing for definitions.
  Oct 19, 2026: Removed from table
• SB 116 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 terms and courses of study, providing for credit for employment at congregate care facility.
  Oct 19, 2026: Removed from table
• SB 1503 In committee
  An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons and for use or possession of electric or electronic incapacitation device.
  Oct 15, 2026: Referred to Judiciary
• SB 1490 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 realty transfer tax, further providing for excluded transactions.
  Oct 13, 2026: Referred to Finance
• SB 1454 In committee
  An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in licensing of health care facilities, further providing for definitions, for licensure, for application for license and for reliance on national accreditation organizations and Federal Government for health care facilities other than hospitals; and, in general provisions, repeals and effective date, providing for Department of Human Services and participating rural emergency hospitals.
  Oct 13, 2026: Referred to Health & Human Services
• SB 1321 In committee
  An Act providing for eligibility for State funds; imposing duties on the Department of Human Services; providing for investigations by the Department of Human Services and the Office of Attorney General; and imposing penalties.
  Oct 7, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
• SB 804 Passed Senate
  An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for medical devices.
  Oct 7, 2026: Removed from table
• SB 895 In committee
  An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for registration card to be signed and exhibited on demand.
  Oct 7, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
• SB 1145 In committee
  An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Compliance Review and Reporting Program; imposing duties on the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services; and imposing penalties.
  Oct 6, 2026: First consideration
• SR 122 In committee
  A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to expand post-traumatic stress disorder treatment for veterans and service members by authorizing stellate ganglion block therapy through passage of H.R. 1947, the Treatment and Relief through Emerging and Accessible Therapy for PTSD Act.
  Oct 6, 2026: Reported as committed
• SB 1466 In committee
  An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for special plates for recipients of Meritorious Service Medal.
  Oct 5, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
• SB 403 Passed Senate
  An Act amending the act of November 26, 1978 (P.L.1375, No.325), known as the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, providing for issuance of and conditions for continuous maintenance permits.
  Oct 5, 2026: Re-referred to Local Government
• SB 1438 Passed Senate
  An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Green Star Family plate.
  Sep 30, 2026: Referred to Transportation
• SB 1345 In committee
  An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in zoning, providing for optional temporary moratorium on acceptance or consideration of new applications for high impact data centers.
  Sep 30, 2026: Re-referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SB 1293 Passed Senate
  An Act providing for sport activities in public institutions of higher education and public school entities to be expressly designated male, female or coed; and creating causes of action for harm suffered by designation.
  Sep 28, 2026: Re-referred to Health
• SR 374 In committee
  A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study and issue findings and recommendations on the strategic importance of this Commonwealth's conventional oil and natural gas industry in resolving the growing demand for energy in this Commonwealth.
  Sep 24, 2026: Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy
• SR 367 In committee
  A Resolution recognizing September 18, 2026, as "POW/MIA Recognition Day" in Pennsylvania.
  Sep 24, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SR 368 In committee
  A Resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "Luzerne County Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the 240th anniversary of the establishment of Luzerne County.
  Sep 24, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SR 363 In committee
  A Resolution designating the month of September 2026 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
  Sep 10, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SR 359 In committee
  A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
  Aug 24, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SR 356 In committee
  A Resolution designating the week of August 17 through 23, 2026, as "Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
  Aug 13, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SR 355 In committee
  A Resolution designating September 28, 2026, as "Green Star Veterans and Families Day" in Pennsylvania.
  Aug 13, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SB 1426 In committee
  An Act 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. Memorial Interchange.
  Aug 10, 2026: Referred to Transportation
• SB 1428 In committee
  An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, 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 survivors, further providing for special plates for veterans of Korean War, for special plates for veterans of Persian Gulf War, for Pennsylvania monument registration plate, for special plates for recipients of Expeditionary Forces Medal, for special plates for recipients of Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, repealing provisions relating to special plates for World War II veterans and further providing for special plates for individuals in the service of the United States Merchant Marine, for special plates for veterans of Vietnam Conflict, for special motorcycle plates related to veterans, for Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans plate, for Operation Inherent Resolve veterans plate, for Operation Enduring Freedom veterans plate, for Afghanistan and Iraq veterans plate, for special plates for veterans, for special plates for current members of the armed forces of the United States, for Gold Star Family plate, for special plates for recipients of Silver Star, for special plates for United States military airborne units, for Blue Star Family plate, for special plates for recipients of Air Medal, for special plates for recipients of Bronze Star, for special plates for recipients of Bronze Star for Valor, for special plates for recipients of Soldier's Medal, for special plates for recipients of Presidential Service Badge, for special plates for recipients of Legion of Merit, for special plates for recipients of Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal, for special plates for recipients of Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Navy Cross or Air Force Cross, for special plates for recipients of Combat Action Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Action Ribbon, Combat Action Medal or Combat Medical Badge and for special plates for veterans of an ally foreign country.
  Aug 10, 2026: Referred to Transportation
• SB 130 Became law
  An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, providing for burial benefits.
  Jul 20, 2026: Act No. 42 of 2026
• SB 349 Became law
  An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in environmental protection, providing for decommissioning of solar energy facilities.
  Jul 20, 2026: Act No. 44 of 2026
• SB 972 Became law
  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.
  Jul 12, 2026: Act No. 25 of 2026
• SB 971 Became law
  An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in auditors and accountants, further providing for completion, filing and publication of annual township report and financial statement.
  Jul 12, 2026: Act No. 24 of 2026
• SB 9 Passed Senate
  An Act providing for sport activities in public institutions of higher education and public school entities to be expressly designated male, female or coed; and creating causes of action for harm suffered by designation.
  Jul 1, 2026: Re-referred to Health
• SB 1235 Passed Senate
  An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for Pennsylvania Parole Board and for incompatible offices and removal.
  Jun 30, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
• SB 857 In committee
  An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties in general, providing for real property acquisition limitations.
  Jun 30, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
• SB 1400 Passed Senate
  An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) 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 providing for sentence for murder of the second degree; in sentencing, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide; and, in motivational boot camp, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, providing for parole eligibility for offenders sentenced to life for murder of the second degree and further providing for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing.
  Jun 26, 2026: Referred to Judiciary
• SB 111 Passed Senate
  An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general administration relating to correctional institutions, providing for residency of corrections officers.
  Jun 26, 2026: Laid on the table
• SB 993 Passed Senate
  An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns), 11 (Cities) and 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in corporate power relating to boroughs, further providing for specific powers; in veterans' affairs relating to boroughs, further providing for care and erection of memorials; in corporate powers relating to third class cities, providing for control, maintenance and repair of memorials; in veterans' affairs relating to third class cities, further providing for care of memorials; in grounds and buildings, further providing for monuments, memorials and memorial halls to war veterans and for preservation, maintenance, repair and completion of public monuments; and making an editorial change.
  Jun 17, 2026: Laid on the table
• SB 1374 In committee
  An Act amending the act of December 1, 1977 (P.L.237, No.76), known as the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act, further providing for title of act, for construction, for definitions, for deteriorated areas, for exemption schedule and for procedure for obtaining exemption; and providing for public registry.
  Jun 9, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
• 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
• SB 1277 In committee
  An Act amending the act of December 1, 1977 (P.L.237, No.76), known as the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act, further providing for title of act, for construction, for definitions and for deteriorated areas; providing for ordinance and resolution limitations; further providing for exemption schedule and for procedure for obtaining exemption; and providing for public registry.
  Jun 8, 2026: Re-referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• 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
• 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