Art Haywood
Born
1957
Contact
Email · senatorhaywood@pasenate.com
District office
7106 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-242-8171
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46
Bills sponsored
this session · 187 all-time
1,207
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 2,998 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
6375
Recorded votes
95%
Vote participation
voted in 95% of 6375 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2025_0 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.5%
based on 368 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.5%
based on 368 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
90%
based on 368 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
187 billsCurrent session 46 bills
- SR 79 A Resolution recognizing April 12, 2025, as the 161st anniversary of the Fort Pillow Massacre, in honor of the fallen soldiers who lost their lives during this battle. In Committee
- SR 80 A Resolution recognizing April 9, 2025, as "Appomattox Day" in Pennsylvania, in honor of the historic Confederate surrender in Appomattox, Virginia, which led to full emancipation in the United States and signaled the end of the American Civil War, and urging the designation of "Appomattox Day" as a legal holiday in this Commonwealth. In Committee
- SB 1189 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abuse of office, providing for indiscriminate arrest. In Committee
- SR 31 A Resolution recognizing the week of January 22 through 26, 2025, as "Gun Violence Survivors Week" in Pennsylvania. In Committee
- SB 1047 An Act providing for a full and independent investigation into a use of deadly force by a police officer. In Committee
- SB 1048 An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for issuance of permits in environmental justice areas. In Committee
- SB 1075 An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for firearms not to be carried without a license and for licenses, providing for firearm eligibility license, for application for firearm eligibility license, for fee and qualification, for investigations and training course and for issuance and terms and further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for proof of license and exception and for administrative regulations; and making editorial changes. In Committee
- SB 669 An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for the offense of persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for firearm sales surcharge, for Firearm Records Check Fund, for retail dealer required to be licensed and for licensing of dealers and providing for ammunition purchase authorization permits and for transporting ammunition into this Commonwealth; establishing the Ammunition Safety and Enforcement Fund; and making editorial changes. In Committee
- SR 163 A Resolution honoring Fannie Lou Hamer on the 108th anniversary of her birth in recognition of her vast and valiant efforts to ensure the civil rights of minorities, women and low-income families. In Committee
- SB 1267 An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for procedure. In Committee
- SB 910 An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for natural gas severance tax; and repealing expiration provision relating to unconventional gas well fees. In Committee
- SB 541 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school safety and security, providing for panic alerts. In Committee
- SR 204 A Resolution urging all agencies of the Commonwealth to have the ability to use diacritical marks on names on all Commonwealth-issued documents by July 1, 2027. In Committee
- SB 852 An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions, for minimum wages and for preemption. In Committee
- SB 853 An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for small business minimum wage increase tax credit. In Committee
- SR 165 A Resolution recognizing October 15, 2025, as "Global Dignity Day" in Pennsylvania. In Committee
- SB 1030 A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for right to human dignity. In Committee
- SR 157 A Resolution encouraging Federal, State and local policymakers, educational institutions, workplaces and other organizations to adopt and uphold diversity, equity and inclusion principles that promote inclusivity, protect freedom of expression, remove barriers and provide equitable opportunities for all individuals to pursue their American Dream. In Committee
- SR 51 A Resolution designating January 6, 2025, as "1/6 Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the law enforcement officers who defended our nation against the insurrection at the United States Capitol and the members of the Congress of the United States who proceeded to vote despite threats to their personal safety, on the four-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021, insurrection. In Committee
- SB 479 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 moment of silence on January 6 anniversary. In Committee
- SB 1069 An Act establishing the Keystone Saves Program, the Keystone Saves Program Fund, the Keystone Saves Program Administrative Fund and the Keystone Saves Program Advisory Board; and providing for powers and duties of the Treasury Department and the Department of Labor and Industry, for investment and fiduciary responsibilities and for program implementation. In Committee
- SB 1117 An Act prohibiting the commandeering of the assets, personnel or operations of law enforcement agencies in this Commonwealth. In Committee
- SB 1257 An Act providing for small necessities leave for eligible employees relating to children and elderly relatives of an eligible employee; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry. In Committee
- SR 204 A Resolution urging all agencies of the Commonwealth to have the ability to use diacritical marks on names on all Commonwealth-issued documents by July 1, 2027. In Committee
- SR 165 A Resolution recognizing October 15, 2025, as "Global Dignity Day" in Pennsylvania. In Committee
Historical 141 bills
- SB 170 An Act amending the act of October 27, 2006 (P.L.1186, No.124), known as the Farmers' Market Development Act, further providing for the Farmers' Market Development Grant Program, for limitations on grants and for funding. Died
- SB 1029 An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public safety, providing for violence intervention and prevention; establishing the Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Grant Program; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency; and making appropriations. Died
- SB 344 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 possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility; in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for evidence of intent, for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for firearms not to be carried without a license, for prohibited conduct during emergency and for licenses, providing for firearm eligibility license, for application for firearm eligibility license, for fee and qualification, for investigations and training course and for issuance and terms and further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for loans on, or lending or giving firearms prohibited, for proof of license and exception and for administrative regulations; in protection from abuse, further providing for relief; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for cooperation after lawfully killing big game; and, in protection of property and persons, further providing for possession of firearm for protection of self or others. Died
- SB 23 An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in orphans' court divisions, further providing for appointment and purpose and for compensation; and, in incapacitated persons, providing for venue and for confidentiality and disclosure of information, further providing for petition and hearing and independent evaluation, repealing provisions relating to county of appointment and qualifications, further providing for review hearing, providing for affidavit in uncontested termination matters and for counsel, further providing for emergency guardian, repealing provisions relating to provisions similar to other estates, providing for removal and discharge of guardian, for appointment of guardian in conveyance and for bond, further providing for evidence of incapacity, for cross-examination of witnesses and for provisions concerning powers, duties and liabilities, providing for protection of person dealing with guardian and further providing for when accounting filed, for distributions of income and principal during incapacity and for guardianship services. Died
- SB 31 An Act amending the act of December 3, 1959 (P.L.1688, No.621), known as the Housing Finance Agency Law, in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Program, further providing for fund. Died
- SR 309 A Resolution recognizing the week of February 1 through 8, 2020, as "Gun Violence Survivors Week" in Pennsylvania and recognizing Moms Demand Action and other gun violence prevention organizations for their efforts in addressing gun violence and pursuit of building safer communities for the citizens of this Commonwealth and country. Died
- SB 611 An Act amending the act of October 15, 1980 (P.L.950, No.164), known as the Commonwealth Attorneys Act, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in Office of Attorney General, further providing for criminal prosecutions. Died
- SB 862 An Act establishing the Keystone Saves Program, the Keystone Saves Program Fund, the Keystone Saves Program Administrative Fund and the Keystone Saves Program Advisory Board; and providing for powers and duties of the Treasury Department and the Department of Labor and Industry, for investment and fiduciary responsibilities and for program implementation. Died
- SR 32 A Resolution urging the United States House of Representatives to consider the adoption of articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump. Died
- SB 758 An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for imposition of tax and for amount of withholding tax. Died
- SB 638 An Act amending the act of December 12, 1986 (P.L.1559, No.169), known as the Whistleblower Law, further providing for remedies and for enforcement. Died
- SR 245 A Resolution recognizing the week of October 20 through 26, 2019, as "Pro Bono Week" in Pennsylvania. Died
- SR 158 A Resolution recognizing the historical importance of the 15th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and encouraging the establishment of a monument upon the grounds of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex. Died
- SR 43 A Resolution designating March 19, 2019, as "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Day" in Pennsylvania. Died
- SR 227 A Resolution honoring Fannie Lou Hamer on the 102nd anniversary of her birth, October 6, 2019, in recognition of her vast and valiant efforts to ensure the civil rights of minorities, women and low-income families. Died
- SR 151 A Resolution designating June 7, 2019, as "Gun Violence Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of this public safety and public health issue and in commemoration of the lives lost to gun violence in this Commonwealth. Died
- SB 1287 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of recklessly endangering another person. Died
- SB 1290 An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in emergency COVID-19 response, further providing for definitions relating to Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency and for mortgage and rental assistance program. Died
- SR 389 A Resolution honoring Fannie Lou Hamer on her 103rd birthday in recognition of her vast and valiant efforts to ensure the civil rights of minorities, women and low-income families. Died
- SB 600 An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, further providing for definitions and for alternative energy portfolio standards, providing for solar photovoltaic technology requirements, for contract requirements for solar photovoltaic energy system sources, for renewable energy storage report, for energy storage deployment targets and for contracts for solar photovoltaic technologies by Commonwealth agencies and further providing for portfolio requirements in other states; and making a related repeal. Died
- SR 344 A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on benefits cliffs in this Commonwealth. Died
- SR 331 A Resolution designating the month of June 2020 as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania in recognition of this public safety and public health issue and in commemoration of the lives lost to gun violence in this Commonwealth. Died
- SB 1196 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principles of justification, further providing for use of force in law enforcement. Died
- SB 1169 An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for voting by absentee electors and for canvassing of official absentee ballots and mail-in ballots; and, in voting by qualified mail-in electors, further providing for voting by mail-in electors. Died
- SB 1253 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 possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility; in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for firearms not to be carried without a license, for prohibited conduct during emergency and for licenses, providing for firearm eligibility license, for application for firearm eligibility license, for fee and qualification, for investigations and training course and for issuance and terms and further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for loans on, or lending or giving firearms prohibited, for proof of license and exception and for administrative regulations; in protection from abuse, further providing for relief; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for cooperation after lawfully killing big game; and, in protection of property and persons, further providing for possession of firearm for protection of self or others. Died
Co-sponsored
2998 billsCurrent session 1207 bills
- SR 357 A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "National Preparedness Month" in Pennsylvania. In Committee
- SR 356 A Resolution designating the week of August 17 through 23, 2026, as "Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. In Committee
- SR 355 A Resolution designating September 28, 2026, as "Green Star Veterans and Families Day" in Pennsylvania. In Committee
- SR 345 A Resolution condemning the actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, including the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia. In Committee
- SR 334 A Resolution honoring the life and extending deepest condolences to the family of Officer Kristen M. Yeager. Introduced
- SB 1424 An Act amending the act of September 9, 1965 (P.L.497, No.251), known as the Newborn Child Testing Act, further providing for Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program. In Committee
- SB 1413 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, further providing for the offense of invasion of privacy. In Committee
- SB 1190 An Act providing for prohibited and required actions regarding pet shop-kennels for dogs, cats and rabbits; imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture; and imposing penalties. In Committee
- SB 495 An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in compensation, further providing for qualifications required to secure compensation and for ineligibility for compensation. In Committee
- SR 360 A Resolution recognizing the month of August 2026 as "Appendix Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. In Committee
- SR 359 A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. In Committee
- SR 358 A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Suicide Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania. In Committee
- SR 357 A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "National Preparedness Month" in Pennsylvania. In Committee
- SR 355 A Resolution designating September 28, 2026, as "Green Star Veterans and Families Day" in Pennsylvania. In Committee
- SR 356 A Resolution designating the week of August 17 through 23, 2026, as "Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. In Committee
- SB 1424 An Act amending the act of September 9, 1965 (P.L.497, No.251), known as the Newborn Child Testing Act, further providing for Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program. In Committee
- SR 354 A Resolution honoring the life and expressing condolences on the passing of former State Senator Shirley M. Kitchen. Introduced
- SR 353 A Resolution designating the week of July 20 through 24, 2026, as "Construction Opioid Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. In Committee
- SR 206 A Resolution designating the week of January 18 through 25, 2026, as "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Week" in Pennsylvania. Introduced
- SB 1412 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 transition to chip-enabled access cards. In Committee
- SB 1379 An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in post-trial matters, further providing for scope of subchapter and for eligibility for relief, providing for postconviction resentencing relief for defendant survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence or human trafficking and further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings; and, in sentencing, further providing for sentencing procedure for murder of the first degree and providing for criminal prosecutions involving defendant survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence or human trafficking. In Committee
- SB 1350 An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions; and providing for conduct relating to reproductive health data and sexual health data. In Committee
- SB 1346 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. In Committee
- SB 1079 An Act providing for skill video gaming; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; providing for issuance of licenses for skill video gaming; imposing a fee and criminal and civil penalties; and providing for zoning. In Committee
- SB 992 An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for definitions, for registration requirement, for unlawful acts and penalties, for blocking of caller identification and other telemarketing screening products or services prohibited, for unwanted telephone solicitation calls prohibited, for violations and for investigation. Signed
Historical 1791 bills
- SB 461 An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities, providing for contracts and agreements for nondisclosure of certain information. Died
- SB 436 An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in management of the condominium, further providing for powers of unit owners' association. Died
- SB 312 An Act providing for blood lead testing of certain children and pregnant women by health care providers; imposing duties on the Department of Health; and requiring certain health insurance policies to cover blood lead tests. Died
- SB 140 An Act providing for family and medical leave for eligible employees. Died
- SB 752 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in professional employees, providing for professional librarian. Died
- SB 498 An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and providing for employer training. Died
- SB 992 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in professional employees, further providing for qualifications; and, in certification of teachers, further providing for State certificates. Died
- SB 39 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 supervision, providing for lead testing in children's institutions; and, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, providing for lead testing in child day care centers and family child care homes. Died
- SB 218 An Act amending the act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), known as the Crime Victims Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in crime victims, further providing for rights, for responsibilities of victims of crime under basic bill of rights, for responsibilities of State and local law enforcement agencies and for responsibilities of prosecutor's office; in administration, further providing for office, for powers and duties of victim advocate and for powers and duties of Office of Victims' Services; in compensation, further providing for persons eligible for compensation, for filing of claims for compensation, for minimum allowable claim, for determination of claims, for emergency awards, for awards and for confidentiality of records; in services, further providing for eligibility of victims; in financial matters, further providing for costs; and, in enforcement, further providing for subrogation. Died
- SB 799 An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in preliminary provisions, providing for construction; and, in public assistance, further providing for definitions, for eligibility and for the medically needy and determination of eligibility. Died
- SB 279 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school districts, providing for duty to notify county. Died
- SB 100 An Act providing for patient access to diagnostics and treatments for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses; and requiring health care policies to provide certain coverage. Died
- SB 138 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for safe storage of a firearm when not in use. Died
- SB 563 An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for nonprofit animal shelter tax credit; and imposing duties on the Department of Revenue. Died
- SB 357 An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in qualifications of electors, further providing for qualifications of electors at primaries; in party organization, further providing for only enrolled electors to vote at primaries or hold party offices; in nomination of candidates, further providing for candidates to be nominated and party officers to be elected at primaries and providing for procedure for unenrolled electors to cast primary ballots and for form of declaration of party enrollment; and, in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for manner of applying to vote, persons entitled to vote, voter's certificates, entries to be made in district register, numbered lists of voters and challenges and for voting check list. Died
- SB 313 An Act amending Titles 65 (Public Officers) and 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions, for restricted activities, for statement of financial interests and for penalties; in lobbying disclosure, further providing for definitions, for reporting and for penalties; and, in Turnpike Commission standards of conduct, further providing for code of conduct. Died
- SB 938 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, further providing for dating violence education; and, in sexual violence education at institutions of higher education, further providing for definitions and for education program. Died
- SB 35 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for in-State tuition for undocumented individuals. Died
- SR 193 A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee to conduct a study relating to creative districts and to report its findings and recommendations to the Senate. Died
- SB 281 An Act amending the act of December 22, 2011 (P.L.586, No.127), known as the Gas and Hazardous Liquids Pipelines Act, providing for duties of the Department of Environmental Protection and of pipeline operators; and making an editorial change. Died
- SB 818 An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for qualified absentee electors, for applications for official absentee ballots, for date of application for absentee ballot, for approval of application for absentee ballot, for absentee electors files and lists, for delivering or mailing ballots, for voting by absentee electors, for assistance in voting by certain absentee electors and for canvassing of official absentee ballots. Died
- SB 504 An Act amending the act of December 17, 1959 (P.L.1913, No.694), known as the Equal Pay Law, further providing for definitions, for wage rates and for collection of unpaid wages. Died
- SB 917 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 of the Department of Environmental Resources, its officers and departmental and advisory boards and commissions, providing for Office of Environmental Justice. Died
- SB 832 An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for solitary confinement. Died
- SB 44 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for transfer and sale of animals. Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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HB 2017
An Act amending the act of July 10, 1984 (P.L.688, No.147), known as the Radiation Protection Act, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in fees, providing for small modular reactor and microreactor fees and further providing for creation of special funds.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | July 12, 2026 |
|
HB 1286
An Act amending the act of October 25, 2012 (P.L.1618, No.197), known as the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Notification Act, further providing for definitions; providing for training requirements for public lodging establishments and for training requirements for third-party listing platforms and rental operators; further providing for enforcement, for violation, for affirmative defenses, for administrative penalties and for criminal penalties; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | July 12, 2026 |
|
SB 1372
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 Human Services, providing for annual report of children facilities and payments; in children and youth, providing for carbon monoxide alarm standards in child care facilities; and, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, further providing for right to enter and inspect.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
SB 923
An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to emergency management services, providing for exemption of records from access.
Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed |
Yea | pass | June 22, 2026 |
|
SB 806
An Act providing for unfair methods of competition and for enforcement and penalties.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 10, 2026 |
|
SB 908
An Act amending the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, further providing for definitions, for specifications and for duty of secretary.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 10, 2026 |
|
SB 1284
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.
Committee vote (Judiciary): Reported as Committed |
Nay | pass | April 21, 2026 |
|
SB 1240
An Act amending the act of May 26, 1947 (P.L.318, No.140), known as the CPA Law, further providing for requirements for issuance of certificate.
Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed |
Yea | pass | April 21, 2026 |
|
SB 323
An Act amending Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in economic development financing, providing for Keystone National Finance Authority.
Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Amended |
Yea | pass | April 20, 2026 |
|
SB 1211
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 coverage for biomarker testing.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | March 24, 2026 |
|
SB 1218
An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, providing for Philadelphia 250 permits and further providing for special sporting event permits for public venue licensees; and, in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for limited distilleries and distilleries.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | March 18, 2026 |
|
SB 867
An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions and for Accessibility Advisory Board; in Uniform Construction Code, further providing for adoption by regulations and for revised or successor codes; in training and certification of inspectors, further providing for education and training programs; and establishing the Accessibility Advisory Board Administration Account.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | March 18, 2026 |
|
SB 100
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in inheritance tax, further providing for expenses.
Committee vote (Finance): Reported as Committed |
Yea | pass | March 18, 2026 |
|
SB 203
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for vehicles exempt from registration.
Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed |
Yea | pass | March 17, 2026 |
|
HB 1421
An Act providing for funding for certain State-aided universities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, for costs basis, for frequency of payments and for recordkeeping requirements; imposing a duty on the Auditor General; providing for financial statements, for the Agricultural College Land Scrip Fund and for restrictions; and making appropriations.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | November 19, 2025 |
|
SB 992
An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for definitions, for registration requirement, for unlawful acts and penalties, for blocking of caller identification and other telemarketing screening products or services prohibited, for unwanted telephone solicitation calls prohibited, for violations and for investigation.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | October 29, 2025 |
|
SB 755
An Act amending the act of November 27, 2019 (P.L.667, No.92), entitled "An act abolishing numerous State authorities, boards, commissions, committees, councils and representatives; and making related repeals," further providing for State authorities, boards, commissions, committees, councils and representatives abolishment; providing for composition of Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, for transfer of duties and for duty of Secretary of the Commonwealth relating to Interstate Rail Passenger Advisory Council Compact; further providing for repeals; and abrogating an executive order.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | October 27, 2025 |
|
SB 6
An Act providing for the administration of permits by State agencies, for a tracking system for permit applications, for the establishment of permit programs, for third-party review of permit decision delays and for annual reports; establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity and the Economic Development Strategy Group; and providing for their powers and duties.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | October 22, 2025 |
|
SB 6
An Act providing for the administration of permits by State agencies, for a tracking system for permit applications, for the establishment of permit programs, for third-party review of permit decision delays and for annual reports; establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity and the Economic Development Strategy Group; and providing for their powers and duties.
Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed |
Nay | pass | October 22, 2025 |
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SB 467
An Act authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain lands owned by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, formerly owned by the Borough of West Mifflin Allegheny County, in exchange for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on other land owned by the Borough of West Mifflin.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | July 17, 2025 |
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SB 518
An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for
organization of commission;
in game or wildlife protection, further providing for report to commission officer, for surrender of carcass to
commission officer, for
unlawful activities and for killing game or wildlife to protect person; and, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for investigation and seizure of game or wildlife.
CONCUR IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS |
Yea | pass | June 26, 2025 |
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SB 800
An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fiscal affairs, further providing for establishment and use of Fish Fund and for establishment and use of Boat Fund.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 26, 2025 |
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SB 520
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 30 (Fish), 34 (Game), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for definitions and repealing provisions relating to public access; in enforcement relating to fish, further providing for powers and duties of waterways conservation officers and deputies; in enforcement relating to game, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers; in recordings by law enforcement officers, further providing for definitions and for audio recording or video recording policies; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for powers and duties of Department of Corrections; and making transfers between the State Gaming Fund and certain restricted accounts.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 26, 2025 |
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HB 103
An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for at-risk, derelict and abandoned boats; and imposing penalties.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 26, 2025 |
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SB 840
An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, further providing for regulatory authority of board and for number of slot machines.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | June 25, 2025 |
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SB 101
An Act amending the act of December 18, 2001 (P.L.949, No.114), known as the Workforce Development Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in local workforce development areas and regions and local workforce development boards, further providing for plan, functions and responsibilities and providing for technical assistance and data availability and for local performance accountability.
FINAL PASSAGE - RECONSIDERATION |
Yea | pass | June 25, 2025 |
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HB 1335
An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic Development.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 25, 2025 |
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HB 261
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 conditions subject to which policies are to be issued and for group accident and sickness insurance; and, in community health reinvestment, further providing for definitions.
Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed |
Yea | pass | June 25, 2025 |
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HB 615
An Act amending the act of July 10, 1981 (P.L.234, No.76), known as the Donated Food Limited Liability Act, further providing for donor immunity.
Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed |
Yea | pass | June 25, 2025 |
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SB 225
An Act amending Title 26 (Eminent Domain) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in just compensation and measure of damages, providing for compensation for loss of goodwill.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 10, 2025 |
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HB 257
An Act amending Titles 4 (Amusements), 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in interactive gaming, further providing for interactive gaming tax; in sustainable mobility options, further providing for definitions, for fund and for operating program and providing for annual performance evaluation and for operating a controlled substance injection site near infrastructure of a local transportation organization; in metropolitan transportation authorities, further providing for special prosecutor for mass transit; in public-private transportation partnerships, providing for metropolitan transportation authority projects; in licensing of drivers, further providing for persons ineligible for licensing, license issuance to minors and junior driver's license, for learners' permits, for application for driver's license or learner's permit by minor and for examination of applicant for driver's license; in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for the offense of interference with operation or movement of a public transit vehicle and for sentencing enhancement for drug delivery on transit; in lighting equipment, further providing for use and display of illuminated signs; in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, providing for supplemental funding for three and four digit highway construction; and establishing the Supplemental Funding for Three and Four Digit State Routes Account in the Motor License Fund.
MOTION TO CONSIDER THE BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION |
Yea | pass | June 10, 2025 |
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SB 302
An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection from abuse, further providing for commencement of proceedings.
Committee vote (Appropriations): Reported as Committed |
Yea | pass | June 02, 2025 |
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SB 96
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of terroristic threats.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 01, 2025 |
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SB 347
An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for prohibited acts and penalties.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | April 01, 2025 |
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SB 129
An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, further providing for advisory councils for veterans' homes.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 05, 2025 |
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SB 157
An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for reports to General Assembly.
Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed |
Nay | pass | January 29, 2025 |
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SR 4
A Resolution adopting Ethical Conduct Rules of the Senate.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES |
Nay | pass | January 07, 2025 |
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HB 1042
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes against unborn child, further providing for the offense of murder of unborn child; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; in judicial boards and commissions, further providing for adoption of guidelines for sentencing; in posttrial matters, further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings; in sentencing, providing for sentence for general murder of the second degree, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of imprisonment for reasons of illness; in general administration, providing for earned vocational training and education credit; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power, for short sentence parole, for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing; and, in powers and duties, further providing for consideration of criminal convictions.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | July 12, 2026 |
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SB 972
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.
Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed |
Yea | pass | October 28, 2025 |
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SB 160
An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
CONCURRENCE IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS AS AMENDED |
Nay | pass | October 21, 2025 |
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SB 922
An Act amending the act of January 28, 1988 (P.L.24, No.11), known as the Private Academic Schools Act, further providing for application for license, for issuance and renewal of license and for promulgation of rules and regulations.
Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed |
Not Voting | pass | September 09, 2025 |
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SB 533
An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for license requirements; and, in special licenses and permits, further providing for regulated hunting grounds permits.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | September 08, 2025 |
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SB 922
An Act amending the act of January 28, 1988 (P.L.24, No.11), known as the Private Academic Schools Act, further providing for application for license, for issuance and renewal of license and for promulgation of rules and regulations.
MARTIN AMENDMENT NO. A-1570 |
Not Voting | pass | September 08, 2025 |
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SB 460
An Act amending the act of December 30, 1974 (P.L.1072, No.347), referred to as the Governor and Lieutenant Governor Disability Procedure Law, further providing for incapacity of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
ARGALL AMENDMENT NO. A-1667 |
Not Voting | pass | September 08, 2025 |
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SB 114
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 training for long-term care, for criteria for nurse aides and for limitation on department.
Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed |
Not Voting | pass | September 08, 2025 |
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HB 1103
An Act amending Title 7 (Banks and Banking) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in mortgage loan industry licensing and consumer protection, further providing for definitions and for powers conferred on certain licensees engaged in the mortgage loan business; and making repeals.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 26, 2025 |
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HB 553
An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority certain lands situate in the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County; authorizing the transfer of an easement interest in lands for a portion of the Project 70 lands owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, known as Lake Winola Access, in Overfield Township, Wyoming County, to the Department of Transportation; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, to convey to Tioga County a tract of land, and to accept a tract of land from Tioga County, both tracts being located in Charleston Township, Tioga County; and authorizing the Department of General Services, on behalf
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with the approval of the
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the
Governor, to grant and convey to the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, solely for the use of the Pennsylvania Game
Commission, a parcel in Lehigh Township, Carbon County, in
exchange for a tract partly in Nesquehoning Borough and
partly in Lehigh Township, Carbon County, to be conveyed to
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting by and through the
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and added to
Lehigh Gorge State Park.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 26, 2025 |
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SB 377
An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in contracts for public works, providing for contracts for information technology commodities and services.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | June 04, 2025 |
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SB 202
An Act amending the act of September 2, 1965 (P.L.490, No.249), referred to as the Money Transmission Business Licensing Law, further providing for title of act and for definitions; providing for short title; and further providing for license required, for exemptions, for qualifications for a license, for fee, financial statement and security, for liability of licensees, for licensee requirements and for agents.
GEBHARD AMENDMENT NO. A-0222 |
Yea | pass | March 25, 2025 |
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SB 730
An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in health care, further providing for applicability, for definitions, for criminal penalties, for emergency medical services, for definitions, for orders, bracelets and necklaces, for revocation, for absence of order, bracelet or necklace and for emergency medical services, repealing provisions relating to advisory committee and providing for discontinuance and for Pennsylvania orders for life-sustaining treatment.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |