Legislative Updates

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  • HB 993 An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, changing the name of the Department of Public Welfare to the Department of Human Services; and providing for a transition period.
  • HB 777 – An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Elderly, further defining "income"; and further providing for determination of eligibility. (SB 1009 Washington Companion)
  • SB 1121 An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, further providing for assessment for regulatory expenses upon public utilities; in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for duties of electric distribution companies and providing for next generation default service; and making a related repeal.
  • HB 252 An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Long-term Care Council; providing for its  powers and duties; and repealing related provisions of the Public Welfare Code.
  • HB 149 An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The  Administrative Code of 1929, in Department of Aging, further providing for the allocation of resources.

Lottery Bills

  • HB 420 An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in State Lottery, further providing for disposition of funds.
  • HB 765 An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in State lottery, providing for disposition of funds in fiscal year 2013-2014.
  • HB 1205   An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, further providing for statement of purpose, for powers and duties of secretary and for disposition of funds; and providing for instant lottery game to benefit veterans.
  • HB 1969 An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in State Lottery, further providing for tax exemption.
  • ISB 1008 An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, further providing for disposition of funds.

Property Tax and Rent Rebate

  • SB 111 An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873,No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens property taxand rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions.

Adult Protective Services – Mensch

  • HB 1907 – An Act requiring a hospital to provide notice to a patient of the patient's outpatient status, billing implications and the impact of the outpatient status on insurance coverage.