Bills passed recently in the state Legislature.

House of Representatives

House Bill 81

Prohibits businesses from charging hidden or unfair fees not clearly disclosed before a transaction, such as surprise service fees or convenience charges.

Vote: 123Y 80N

Yes: Jack Rader

No: Jamie Barton, Zack Mako, Gary Day, Doyle Heffley, Tim Twardzik and Dane Watro

House Bill 1117

Strengthens the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs’ authority to oversee addiction treatment, enforce compliance, and coordinate statewide substance use disorder initiatives.

Vote: 201Y 2N

Yes: Barton, Mako, Day, Rader, Heffley, Twardzik and Dane Watro

House Bill 926

Requires hospitals and health care facilities to form workplace violence prevention committees, create response plans, and report incidents to the state. Noncompliance results in fines.

Vote: 124Y 79N

Yes: Rader, Watro

No: Barton, Mako, Day, Heffley and Twardzik

House Bill 1200

Legalizes adult recreational marijuana use in Pennsylvania. Establishes a state-run retail system, expunges low-level marijuana convictions, and directs tax revenue toward community reinvestment and addiction services.

Vote: 102Y 101N

No: Barton, Mako, Day, Rader, Twardzik and Watro

House Bill 992

Makes procedural changes to how the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission manages the Boating Advisory Board.

Vote: 203Y 0N

Yes: Barton, Mako, Day, Rader, Heffley, Twardzik and Watro

House Bill 986

Prohibits deceptive long-term real estate service agreements that are often recorded as liens and restrict homeowners from selling or refinancing without large penalties.

Vote: 153Y 50N

Yes: Day, Rader

No: Barton, Mako, Heffley, Twardzik and Watro

House Bill 754

Provides additional pension payments to certain retired county employees by adjusting supplemental benefit calculations.

Vote: 120N 83Y

Yes: Rader, Heffley

No: Barton, Mako, Day, Twardzik and Watro

House Bill 504

Creates a legal framework for shared community solar energy projects. Sets wage standards and requires coordination with the Public Utility Commission to ensure fair access and transparency.

Vote: 102Y, 101N

Yes: Rader and Watro

No: Barton, Mako, Day, Heffley and Twardzik

House Bill 103

Authorizes the state to fine owners of derelict or abandoned boats and remove them from waterways to improve safety and environmental conditions.

Vote: 148Y 55N

Yes: Mako, Day, Rader and Heffley

No: Barton, Twardzik and Watro

House Bill 96

Allows property owners to designate a person to receive notice about unpaid property taxes, helping prevent unintended tax sales for vulnerable individuals.

Vote: 201Y 2N

Yes: Barton, Mako, Day, Rader, Heffley, Twardzik and Watro

Senate

Senate Bill 9

Mandates that school and college sports teams be designated male, female or coed based on biological sex at birth. It also allows individuals to sue if they believe misclassification caused them harm.

Vote: 32Y 18N

Yes: David Argall, Rosemary Brown, Jarrett Coleman and Nick Miller

Senate Bill 349

Requires solar energy developers to create and fund decommissioning plans for solar panel installations to ensure safe removal and land restoration after a project ends.

Vote: 49Y 1N

Yes: Argall, Brown, Coleman and Miller

Senate Bill 481

Exempts milk trucks from travel restrictions during inclement weather or emergency declarations so that milk can continue to be delivered without spoilage.

Vote: 36Y 14N

Yes: Argall, Brown and Coleman

No: Miller

Senate Bill 308

Expands the incentive program for military medical officers, including eligibility, payments and accountability measures.

Vote: 50Y 0N

Yes: Argall, Brown, Coleman and Miller

Senate Bill 232

Expands eligibility for discounted or free fishing licenses to disabled veterans, former POWs and deployed National Guard members.

Vote: 50Y 0N

Yes: Argall, Brown, Coleman and Miller

Senate Bill 115

Updates training and certification requirements for personal care home and assisted living facility administrators and eliminates outdated regulations.

Vote: 47Y 3N

Yes: Argall, Brown and Miller

No: Coleman

Compiled by Jarrad Hedes and Jill Mack