A look at bills passed by the state legislature and how our lawmakers voted:

Thursday, June 26

House of Representatives

Senate Bill 518

Updates hunting laws to clarify how game officers handle illegal kills, wildlife protection, and what to do in emergencies involving animals.

Vote: 199Y 3N 1LVE

Yes: Jamie Barton, Zack Mako, Gary Day, Dane Watro, Doyle Heffley, Jack Rader

No: Tim Twardzik

Senate Bill 411

Creates a statewide system to track stroke cases and improve emergency care for stroke patients.

Vote: 199Y 3N 1LVE

All local reps voted yes

Senate Bill 129

Expands the advisory councils that help oversee veterans homes in Pennsylvania.

Vote: 202Y 0N 1LVE

All local reps voted yes

Senate Bill 89

Requires EMS crews to report overdose cases in a statewide database to improve response and prevention efforts.

Vote: 202Y 0N 1LVE

All local reps voted yes

Senate Bill 78

Names dozens of bridges and highways across the state in honor of veterans, first responders and public servants.

Vote: 202Y 0N 1LVE

All local reps voted yes

Senate Bill 719

Updates CPA licensing laws, including how out-of-state accountants can practice in Pennsylvania.

Vote: 202Y 0N 1LVE

All local reps voted yes

Senate Bill 649

Creates a new crime for using digital tools — like AI or software — to forge or alter documents.

Vote: 199Y 3N 1LVE

All local reps voted yes

Senate Bill 466

Changes how the state manages training and grants for fire departments and EMS agencies, and extends funding programs.

Vote: 202Y 0N 1LVE

All local reps voted yes

Senate Bill 302

Speeds up and simplifies the process for someone to request a protection from abuse (PFA) order in court.

Vote: 202Y 0N 1LVE

All local reps voted yes

Senate Bill 255

Updates sentencing rules for sexual offenders and how they’re categorized in the state’s tier system.

Vote: 202Y 0N 1LVE

All local reps voted yes

Senate Bill 232

Makes it easier for disabled veterans, former POWs and deployed Guard members to get fishing licenses.

Vote: 202Y 0N 1LVE

All local reps voted Yes

Senate Bill 109

Updates the law on using submerged land (like lakes and rivers) for construction or development projects.

Vote: 202Y 0N 1LVE

All local reps voted yes

House Bill 1650

Creates a grant program to help homeowners make urgent repairs and stay in their homes.

Vote: 112Y 80N 1LVE

Yes: Dane Watro, Tim Twardzik

No: Jamie Barton, Zack Mako, Gary Day, Doyle Heffley, Jack Rader

House Bill 1627

Expands cosmetology training programs in career and technical schools as part of a state pilot program.

Vote: 155Y 7N 1LVE

Yes: Zack Mako, Gary Day, Jack Rader

No: Jamie Barton, Tim Twardzik, Dane Watro, Doyle Heffley

House Bill 1626

Adds barber training to technical school programs under a state pilot initiative.

Vote: 197Y 5N 1LVE

Yes: Zack Mako, Gary Day, Jack Rader

No: Jamie Barton, Tim Twardzik, Dane Watro, Doyle Heffley

House Bill 1100

Lets people on public assistance use benefits to buy diapers and menstrual products.

Vote: 138Y 64N 1LVE

Yes: Zack Mako, Doyle Heffley, Jack Rader

No: Jamie Barton, Gary Day, Dane Watro, Tim Twardzik

House Bill 593

Speeds up the process for notifying owners and clearing away abandoned vehicles.

Vote: 202Y 0N 1LVE

All local reps voted yes

House Bill 414

Creates clear custody rules when a parent is deployed in the military, ensuring consistency and protection of family rights.

Vote: 202Y 0N 1LVE

All local reps voted yes

Senate

House Bill 992

Expands and updates the responsibilities of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s Boating Advisory Board.

Vote: 50Y 0N

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

House Bill 865

Updates rules for military education benefits, including who qualifies, how payments work and when funds can be recovered.

Vote: 50Y 0N

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

House Bill 799

Requires employers to display posters informing veterans about the benefits and services available to them.

Vote: 46Y 4N

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

Senate Bill 779

Makes it illegal for towing companies to use deceptive practices or overcharge people. Includes penalties for violations.

Vote: 49Y 1N

Yes: Rosemary Brown, Jarrett Coleman, Nick Miller

No: David Argall

House Bill 354

Launches a new school project encouraging students to explore and share their personal or family stories related to Pennsylvania.

Vote: 50Y 0N

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

House Bill 304

Officially recognizes veterans of the Korean Armed Forces in Pennsylvania law.

Vote: 50Y 0N

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

House Bill 1103

Updates rules for mortgage lenders and brokers, including new definitions and business protections.

Vote: 50Y 0N

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

Senate Bill 800

Sets rules for how money in the state’s fish and boat funds can be used and managed.

Vote: 50Y 0N

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

House Bill 640

Adds or extends health care related fees and assessments to help fund services like nursing homes, mental health care and addiction programs.

Vote: 50Y 0N

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

House Bill 615

Protects people and businesses from lawsuits if they donate food that is safe but unused.

Vote: 50Y 0N

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

House Bill 553

Authorizes the state to complete several land transfers and swaps, including adding land to Lehigh Gorge State Park.

Vote: 49Y 1N

Yes: David Argall, Rosemary Brown, Nick Miller

No: Jarrett Coleman

Senate Bill 520

Updates laws for law enforcement recordings, fish and game officer powers, parole duties and wiretap rules. Also shifts money between state gaming accounts.

Vote: 50Y 0N

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

House Bill 378

Updates custody laws to clarify what judges should consider when deciding who gets custody of a child.

Vote: 50Y 0N

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

House Bill 309

Updates the licensing process for osteopathic doctors, including rules for visiting sports team physicians.

Vote: 50Y 0N

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

House Bill 261

Expands insurance requirements to include more health conditions and ensures fairer treatment in group health plans.

Vote: 50Y 0N

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

House Bill 211

Updates the policy behind insurance coverage for special medical food needed by people with rare conditions.

Vote: 50Y 0N

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

House Bill 103

Gives the state more authority to identify, remove and penalize owners of abandoned or dangerous boats.

Vote: 50Y 0N

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

Compiled by Jarrad Hedes and Jill Mack