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• 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 511 Became law
  An Act amending Title 38 (Holidays and Observances) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veteran recognition, providing for Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.
  Jul 20, 2026: Act No. 45 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 779 Became law
  An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in trade and commerce, providing for the offense of unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices; and imposing penalties.
  Jul 20, 2026: Act No. 46 of 2026
• SB 45 Became law
  An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 44 (Law and Justice), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in human trafficking, further providing for definitions, providing for the offense of promoting prostitution, for the offense of living off of prostituted persons and for the offense of patronizing prostitution and further providing for grants; in public indecency, further providing for prostitution and related offenses; establishing the Prevention of Human Trafficking Restricted Account; in child protective services, further providing for definitions; in sentencing, further providing for sexual offenses and tier system; in DNA data and testing, further providing for definitions; in interstate compacts, further providing for supervision of persons paroled by other states; and, in powers and duties relating to the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, further providing for consideration of criminal convictions.
  Jul 20, 2026: Act No. 41 of 2026
• SB 1346 In committee
  An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in subdivision and land development, further providing for contents of subdivision and land development ordinance; and, in zoning, further providing for ordinance provisions and providing for accessory dwelling units.
  Jul 12, 2026: First consideration
• SB 146 Became law
  An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in emergency COVID-19 response, providing for extension of use of certain funds; in Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program, further providing for Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program; in cigarette sales and licensing, further providing for definitions and providing for allowable mode of operations for licensed cigarette stamping agents; in joint underwriting association, further providing for fund transfers; providing for food processing residuals; in financially distressed municipalities, further providing for financial recovery; in oil and gas wells, further providing for Oil and Gas Lease Fund and providing for deep wells and Utica Shale permits and for well plugging; providing for manufacturing and investment tax credit, for Innovate in PA 2.0 Tax Credit and for design build best value; in human services, further providing for medical assistance payments for institutional care, for resident care and related costs and for LIFE Program and providing for transition to chip-enabled access cards, for Medical Assistance Reentry Program, for Children's Trust Fund and for medical assistance pharmacy services; in additional keystone opportunity expansion zones, providing for additional zone for shipbuilding and for additional zones; providing for residential revitalization keystone opportunity zones and for violent incident clearance and technological investigative methods; in special funds, further providing for funding and for Pennsylvania Convention Center; in additional special funds and restricted accounts, providing for Veterans' Trust Fund Board and further providing for establishment of special fund and account, for use of fund and for distributions from Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Fund; in additional special funds and restricted accounts, further providing for deposits and providing for Professional Licensure Augmentation Account; in general budget implementation, further providing for Executive Offices, for Department of Agriculture, for Department of Corrections, for Department of Labor and Industry and for Department of Transportation, providing for Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and further providing for Commonwealth Financing Authority, for Federal and Commonwealth use of forest land, for Multimodal Transportation Fund, for School Safety and Security Fund, for State Gaming Fund, for State Employees' Retirement System Restricted Account and for Public School Employees' Retirement System Restricted Account; in retirement, providing for 2026 special ad hoc municipal police and firefighter postretirement adjustment, for supplemental annuities for public school employees commencing 2026, for supplemental annuities for State employees commencing 2026 and for payment of supplemental annuity and special ad hoc postretirement adjustment; in electricity load forecast accountability, providing for energy and water reporting and for advanced transmission technologies; in 2025-2026 budget implementation, further providing for Department of Agriculture, for Department of Human Services and for Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency; providing for 2026-2027 budget implementation and for 2026-2027 restrictions on appropriations for funds and accounts; in fiscal supplements to statutory programs, providing for amusement tax clarification, for situs for local sales tax for cities of the first class, for situs for local sales tax for counties of the second class, for net income and for housing; abrogating a regulation; making repeals; providing for suspension of pension actuarial notes; and making editorial changes.
  Jul 12, 2026: Act No. 21 of 2026
• SB 604 Became law
  An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Counseling Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
  Jul 12, 2026: Act No. 23 of 2026
• SB 1419 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 Pennsylvania Robotics Team Support Grant Program; and establishing the Pennsylvania Robotics Team Support Grant Program Fund.
  Jul 10, 2026: Referred to Education
• SR 326 Adopted
  A Resolution urging the members of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives to review Major Richard D. Winters' actions at Heteren Crossroads in Holland in 1944 and to recommend awarding him with the Congressional Medal of Honor.
  Jul 1, 2026: Transmitted as directed
• 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 1182 Passed Senate
  An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, further providing for title of act; in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in vehicles, further providing for license to engage in business, for reimbursement for all parts and service required by the manufacturer or distributor and reimbursement audits, for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors and for manufacturer or distributor repurchase of inventory and equipment and providing for consumer data protection.
  Jul 1, 2026: Referred to Commerce
• SB 746 In committee
  An Act amending the act of November 24, 1976 (P.L.1176, No.261), known as the Manufactured Home Community Rights Act, providing for residents' right to purchase manufactured home community; and further providing for remedies.
  Jun 30, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
• SB 1261 Passed Senate
  An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies; and, in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for definitions, for publication and notice, for award of grants, for consolidation incentive, for publication and notice and for award of grants, repealing provisions relating to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, to Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program, to expiration of authority relating to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program and to expiration of authority relating to Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program and further providing for annual reports.
  Jun 30, 2026: Laid on the table
• 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 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
• SR 345 In committee
  A Resolution condemning the actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, including the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia.
  Jun 26, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SB 1397 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 mixed-use development tax credit, further providing for mixed-use development tax credits.
  Jun 25, 2026: Referred to Finance
• SB 1398 In committee
  An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, establishing the Firefighter Cancer Screening Program and the Firefighter Cancer Screening Fund; and, in special funds, further providing for disposition of Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund.
  Jun 25, 2026: Referred to Banking & Insurance
• SB 357 In committee
  An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility; in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for relinquishment of firearms and firearm licenses by convicted persons, repealing provisions relating to firearms not to be carried without a license and to carrying loaded weapons other than firearms, providing for license not required, further providing for prohibited conduct during emergency, repealing provisions relating to carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia, providing for sportsman's firearm permit and further providing for licenses, for sale or transfer of firearms, for antique firearms and for proof of license and exception; in protection from abuse, further providing for relief; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for cooperation after lawfully killing big game; in protection of property and persons, further providing for loaded firearms in vehicles; and making editorial changes.
  Jun 25, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
• SB 907 In committee
  An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), entitled "An act establishing the State Real Estate Commission and providing for the licensing of real estate brokers and salesmen," in definitions, further providing for definitions and for State Real Estate Commission; in application of the act and penalties, further providing for unlawful to conduct business without license or registration certificate, for civil suits, for criminal penalties and for civil penalty; in powers and duties of the State Real Estate Commission - general, further providing for duty to issue licenses and registration certificates and for approval of schools, providing for continuing education for licensed home inspectors and further providing for administration and enforcement; in qualifications and applications for licenses and registration certificates, further providing for reputation and inactive licensee and revoked license and providing for home inspector license and home inspector-in-training registration; in duties of licensees, further providing for reciprocal licenses and for broker price opinion; making a repeal; and making an editorial change.
  Jun 25, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
• SB 469 Passed Senate
  An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fishing licenses, providing for law enforcement; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions and for license costs and fees.
  Jun 24, 2026: Referred to Game & Fisheries
• SB 1352 Passed Senate
  An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, providing for issuance of licenses by Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
  Jun 24, 2026: Referred to Human Services
• SB 1355 In committee
  An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, establishing a pilot program to award grants for veterans traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder treatment.
  Jun 24, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
• SB 906 In committee
  An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Family and Medical Leave Program and the Family and Medical Leave Fund; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; creating a right of action; and imposing penalties.
  Jun 22, 2026: Re-referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SB 792 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 research and development tax credit, further providing for definitions, for credit for research and development expenses and for limitation on credits.
  Jun 22, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
• SB 1380 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 institutions of higher education, establishing the PA WORKS Scholarship Grant Program and the trade career-incentive tax credit.
  Jun 18, 2026: Referred to Education
• SR 343 In committee
  A Resolution recognizing September 11, 2026, as "25th Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001, Day" in Pennsylvania in memory of the civilians and emergency and armed forces personnel who lost their lives in the attacks.
  Jun 15, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SR 344 In committee
  A Resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "Disabled American Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the men and women who have borne the wounds of war, and the unwavering advocacy and support of the Disabled American Veterans.
  Jun 15, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SB 1335 In committee
  An Act amending the act of November 22, 1978 (P.L.1166, No.274), referred to as the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Law, providing for Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Program.
  Jun 10, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
• SB 1369 In committee
  An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in children and youth, providing for screening requirements.
  Jun 10, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
• SR 341 Adopted
  A Resolution honoring the life and expressing condolences on the passing of former State Senator Jack McGregor.
  Jun 10, 2026: Introduced and adopted
• SR 340 In committee
  A Resolution designating June 10, 2026, as "National Guard and Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.
  Jun 10, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SR 342 Adopted
  A Resolution recognizing June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" in Pennsylvania.
  Jun 10, 2026: Introduced and adopted
• 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
• SB 1360 In committee
  An Act providing for insurance coverage for prostheses and orthoses; and imposing duties on the Insurance Department and the Department of Human Services.
  Jun 8, 2026: Referred to Institutional Sustainability & Innovation
• SR 335 In committee
  A Resolution recognizing June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" in Pennsylvania.
  Jun 8, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• 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 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)
• 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 1342 In committee
  An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, further providing for billing.
  May 21, 2026: Referred to Banking & Insurance
• SB 1340 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 duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for publication of rules, regulations and policies; and, in pupils and attendance, further providing for home education program.
  May 20, 2026: Referred to Education
• SR 319 In committee
  A Resolution designating July 4, 2026, as "Knoebels Amusement Resort Day" in Pennsylvania, celebrating 100 years of operation in this Commonwealth.
  May 20, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
• SR 307 Adopted
  A Resolution recognizing The United States Army Field Band for its participation in the ceremonial meeting of the Pennsylvania Senate that will convene on May 5, 2026, at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia as part of the United States Semiquincentennial.
  May 14, 2026: Transmitted as directed
• 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 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