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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
June 22, 2026 PA SB 1183 Amends Certain Audit Requirements for Charitable Organizations Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
June 17, 2026 PA HB 2586 Prohibits Individuals from Presenting as a Music Therapist Without Valid Certification Bill Passed - House (186 - 16)
June 17, 2026 PA HB 95 Requires Disclosure of Synthetic Advertising Content Bill Passed - House (124 - 78)
June 15, 2026 PA HB 377 Prohibits the Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession of Tianeptine Bill Passed - House (200 - 2)
June 10, 2026 PA HB 2405 Appropriates Funds to the Office of Small Business Advocate for Fiscal Year 2027 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (188 - 14)
June 10, 2026 PA SB 908 Expands Prevailing Wage Requirements for Public Projects Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 13)
March 24, 2026 PA HB 2189 Increases the State Minimum Wage to $15 by 2029 Bill Passed - House (104 - 95)
Dec. 17, 2025 PA HB 274 Amends Unemployment Compensation Claim Procedures Concurrence Vote Passed - House (157 - 46)
Dec. 16, 2025 PA HB 1425 Requires the Attorney General to Establish a Registry of Approved Brands of Nicotine Vapes for Sale by Retailers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (147 - 56)
Dec. 9, 2025 PA HB 274 Amends Unemployment Compensation Claim Procedures Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 5)
Dec. 9, 2025 PA HB 1425 Requires the Attorney General to Establish a Registry of Approved Brands of Nicotine Vapes for Sale by Retailers Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 4)
Nov. 19, 2025 PA HB 439 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Hair or Hairstyles Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 3)
Nov. 18, 2025 PA HB 1871 Expands Authorizations for Businesses to Install Electrified Security Systems Bill Passed - House (107 - 95)
Oct. 29, 2025 PA SB 992 Expands the Telemarketer Registration Act Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
Oct. 28, 2025 PA SB 111 Authorizes Out-of-State Residents to Work in Pennsylvania Correctional Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
Oct. 27, 2025 PA HB 1512 Requires Electronics Manufacturers to Provide Consumers with Reasonable Information for Maintenance and Repair Bill Passed - House (110 - 93)
Oct. 1, 2025 PA HB 78 Expands Protections for Consumer Data and Requires Information Sharing About Data Use Bill Passed - House (127 - 76)
Oct. 1, 2025 PA HB 997 Requires Companies That Collect Personal Data to Take Steps to Protect it From Hacking Bill Passed - House (112 - 91)
Oct. 1, 2025 PA HB 1704 Requires Sellers to Disclose Flood Damage or Flood Risks Related to Property Bill Passed - House (203 - 0)
Sept. 10, 2025 PA SB 241 Repeals Citations for Liquor Stores That Violated COVID-19 Protocols Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 22)
Sept. 9, 2025 PA SB 114 Expands Accessibility for Long-Term Care Training and Exams for Nurse Aids Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
Sept. 9, 2025 PA SB 64 Authorizes a Special Logo to Promote Majority Veteran-Owned Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 12)
July 8, 2025 PA HB 1299 Requires Businesses to Disclose Information Regarding Subscription Services and Offer Accessible Cancellation Bill Passed - House (181 - 22)
June 11, 2025 PA HB 1549 Increases the State Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (102 - 101)
June 11, 2025 PA SB 719 Expands the Qualification Process for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) to Add an Alternative Pathway to Enter the Profession Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
June 9, 2025 PA HB 846 Amends Pennsylvania's Prevailing Wage Act and Establishes Wage Requirements for Workers of Public Works Projects. Bill Passed - House (126 - 76)
May 6, 2025 PA HB 265 Extends Existing Unemployment Benefits to Apply to School Employees Even When They Can Reasonably Expect to Return to Their Jobs Bill Passed - House (105 - 98)
May 6, 2025 PA HB 81 Prohibits Surcharges for Mail Payments and Paper Billing Statements Bill Passed - House (123 - 80)
March 17, 2025 PA HB 439 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Hair or Hairstyles Bill Passed - House (194 - 8)
Oct. 23, 2024 PA SB 1319 Amends Various Architect Licensure Laws and Regulations Bill Passed - House (130 - 72)
Oct. 23, 2024 PA SB 365 Authorizes Worker Compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Injuries Bill Passed - House (201 - 1)
Oct. 22, 2024 PA SB 1232 Amends the Workers Compensation Act Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
Oct. 22, 2024 PA HR 566 Establishes August 4, 2025, as BAPS Day in Pennsylvania Resolution Passed - House (150 - 52)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 2561 Expands the Federal Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 1820 Repeals Licensing Requirements for Natural Hair Braiders Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 1)
Oct. 8, 2024 PA HB 155 Repeals Requirements that Face-to-Face Interviews be Conducted In Person Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
Sept. 17, 2024 PA SB 173 Establishes a Safe Exchange Zone Program Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
July 11, 2024 PA SB 688 Authorizes Alcohol Sellers to Get a Permit to Sell Ready-to-Drink Alcohol Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 17)
July 11, 2024 PA HB 1633 Prohibits Non-Compete Clauses in the Healthcare Industry Concurrence Vote Passed - House (155 - 46)
July 3, 2024 PA HB 1716 Specifies Shareholder Rights in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
July 2, 2024 PA HB 829 Amends State Laws Related to Liquor Regulation and Licensing in Pennsylvania Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 3)
July 2, 2024 PA SB 688 Authorizes Alcohol Sellers to Get a Permit to Sell Ready-to-Drink Alcohol Bill Passed - House (163 - 38)
July 1, 2024 PA HB 2096 Specifies a Surplus Insurance Lines Fee Structure Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
June 26, 2024 PA HB 109 Prohibits Companies from Charging Early Termination Fees Due to Death Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 4)
June 26, 2024 PA SB 1031 Amends Current Law to Allow Cosmetologists to do Hair Braiding Traditionally Done in Black Beauty Shops Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
June 24, 2024 PA SB 403 Amends the Engineer's Registration Act to Remove Barriers to Becoming a Licensed Professional Engineer Bill Passed - House (178 - 24)
June 12, 2024 PA SB 761 Requires the Department of Labor and Industry to Provide Users with Wage and Employment Data Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
June 3, 2024 PA SB 1102 Establishes a Long-Term Care Curriculum for Nurse's Aides Developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 8)
May 1, 2024 PA SB 832 Authorizes Energy Companies to Bypass State Agencies when Applying for a Permit to Build Amendment Adopted - Senate (28 - 22)
April 5, 2024 PA SB 745 Requires Contracts for Information Technology Commodities Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/22 SB 1183 Amends Certain Audit Requirements for Charitable Organizations Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
6/17 HB 2586 Prohibits Individuals from Presenting as a Music Therapist Without Valid Certification Bill Passed - House (186 - 16)
6/17 HB 95 Requires Disclosure of Synthetic Advertising Content Bill Passed - House (124 - 78)
6/15 HB 377 Prohibits the Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession of Tianeptine Bill Passed - House (200 - 2)
6/10 HB 2405 Appropriates Funds to the Office of Small Business Advocate for Fiscal Year 2027 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (188 - 14)
6/10 SB 908 Expands Prevailing Wage Requirements for Public Projects Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 13)
3/24 HB 2189 Increases the State Minimum Wage to $15 by 2029 Bill Passed - House (104 - 95)
12/17 HB 274 Amends Unemployment Compensation Claim Procedures Concurrence Vote Passed - House (157 - 46)
12/16 HB 1425 Requires the Attorney General to Establish a Registry of Approved Brands of Nicotine Vapes for Sale by Retailers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (147 - 56)
12/09 HB 274 Amends Unemployment Compensation Claim Procedures Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 5)
12/09 HB 1425 Requires the Attorney General to Establish a Registry of Approved Brands of Nicotine Vapes for Sale by Retailers Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 4)
11/19 HB 439 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Hair or Hairstyles Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 3)
11/18 HB 1871 Expands Authorizations for Businesses to Install Electrified Security Systems Bill Passed - House (107 - 95)
10/29 SB 992 Expands the Telemarketer Registration Act Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
10/28 SB 111 Authorizes Out-of-State Residents to Work in Pennsylvania Correctional Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
10/27 HB 1512 Requires Electronics Manufacturers to Provide Consumers with Reasonable Information for Maintenance and Repair Bill Passed - House (110 - 93)
10/01 HB 78 Expands Protections for Consumer Data and Requires Information Sharing About Data Use Bill Passed - House (127 - 76)
10/01 HB 997 Requires Companies That Collect Personal Data to Take Steps to Protect it From Hacking Bill Passed - House (112 - 91)
10/01 HB 1704 Requires Sellers to Disclose Flood Damage or Flood Risks Related to Property Bill Passed - House (203 - 0)
9/10 SB 241 Repeals Citations for Liquor Stores That Violated COVID-19 Protocols Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 22)
9/09 SB 114 Expands Accessibility for Long-Term Care Training and Exams for Nurse Aids Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
9/09 SB 64 Authorizes a Special Logo to Promote Majority Veteran-Owned Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 12)
7/08 HB 1299 Requires Businesses to Disclose Information Regarding Subscription Services and Offer Accessible Cancellation Bill Passed - House (181 - 22)
6/11 HB 1549 Increases the State Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (102 - 101)
6/11 SB 719 Expands the Qualification Process for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) to Add an Alternative Pathway to Enter the Profession Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
6/09 HB 846 Amends Pennsylvania's Prevailing Wage Act and Establishes Wage Requirements for Workers of Public Works Projects. Bill Passed - House (126 - 76)
5/06 HB 265 Extends Existing Unemployment Benefits to Apply to School Employees Even When They Can Reasonably Expect to Return to Their Jobs Bill Passed - House (105 - 98)
5/06 HB 81 Prohibits Surcharges for Mail Payments and Paper Billing Statements Bill Passed - House (123 - 80)
3/17 HB 439 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Hair or Hairstyles Bill Passed - House (194 - 8)
10/23 SB 1319 Amends Various Architect Licensure Laws and Regulations Bill Passed - House (130 - 72)
10/23 SB 365 Authorizes Worker Compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Injuries Bill Passed - House (201 - 1)
10/22 SB 1232 Amends the Workers Compensation Act Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
10/22 HR 566 Establishes August 4, 2025, as BAPS Day in Pennsylvania Resolution Passed - House (150 - 52)
10/09 HB 2561 Expands the Federal Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
10/09 HB 1820 Repeals Licensing Requirements for Natural Hair Braiders Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 1)
10/08 HB 155 Repeals Requirements that Face-to-Face Interviews be Conducted In Person Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
9/17 SB 173 Establishes a Safe Exchange Zone Program Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
7/11 SB 688 Authorizes Alcohol Sellers to Get a Permit to Sell Ready-to-Drink Alcohol Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 17)
7/11 HB 1633 Prohibits Non-Compete Clauses in the Healthcare Industry Concurrence Vote Passed - House (155 - 46)
7/03 HB 1716 Specifies Shareholder Rights in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
7/02 HB 829 Amends State Laws Related to Liquor Regulation and Licensing in Pennsylvania Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 3)
7/02 SB 688 Authorizes Alcohol Sellers to Get a Permit to Sell Ready-to-Drink Alcohol Bill Passed - House (163 - 38)
7/01 HB 2096 Specifies a Surplus Insurance Lines Fee Structure Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
6/26 HB 109 Prohibits Companies from Charging Early Termination Fees Due to Death Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 4)
6/26 SB 1031 Amends Current Law to Allow Cosmetologists to do Hair Braiding Traditionally Done in Black Beauty Shops Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
6/24 SB 403 Amends the Engineer's Registration Act to Remove Barriers to Becoming a Licensed Professional Engineer Bill Passed - House (178 - 24)
6/12 SB 761 Requires the Department of Labor and Industry to Provide Users with Wage and Employment Data Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
6/03 SB 1102 Establishes a Long-Term Care Curriculum for Nurse's Aides Developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 8)
5/01 SB 832 Authorizes Energy Companies to Bypass State Agencies when Applying for a Permit to Build Amendment Adopted - Senate (28 - 22)
4/05 SB 745 Requires Contracts for Information Technology Commodities Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
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