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HB 98

Costa, Dom Amends Public School Code, in safe schools,

providing for definition of "nonpublic school" and further providing for policy relating to bullying.

Companions: HB 156 (Related) HB 416 (Related) HB 576 (Related)

HB 848 (Related) HB 1474 (Related) HB 1475 (Related)

HCO 224 (Co-sponsor Memo)

SB 882 (Related)

Last Action: 1-21-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Education

HB 106

Costa, Dom Amends the Confidentiality of HIV-Related Information Act further providing for prevention of

transmission of infectious diseases and for confidentiality of records.

Companions: HB 2185 (Refiled from 13R Session) HCO 511 (Co-sponsor Memo)

Last Action: 1-21-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on

House Judiciary

HB 118

Costa, Dom Amends the Right-to-Know Law further providing for exceptions for public records.

Companions: HCO 292 (Co-sponsor Memo)


House State Government

HB 119

Costa, Dom Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses), in

authorized disposition of offenders, further

providing for fines; further providing for the offenses of weapons & contraband; and making a

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conforming amendment.


Last Action: 1-21-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary

HB 132

Murt, Thomas Act providing for Commonwealth support for a Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Staff

Member Loan Forgiveness Program and an Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor Loan Forgiveness Program.


SB 671 (Related)

Last Action: 1-21-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Human Services

HB 133

Murt, Thomas Act establishing a bill of rights for individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism; and conferring

powers and duties on the Department of Human Services.


Last Action: 2- 8-16 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 141

Gillen, Mark Amends the Public School Code, in pupils and attendance, further providing for penalties for

violations of compulsory attendance requirements.


Last Action: 6- 9-15 S Discussed in public hearing, Senate Education

HB 143

Petri, Scott Amends Title 2 (Administrative Law & Procedure) providing for confidentiality of personal information of public safety officials.

Companions: HB 824 (Related) HCO 734 (Co-sponsor Memo)

Last Action: 2-24-15 H Meeting cancelled for 02/24/15, House State Government

HB 155

Tallman, Will Amends Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) & 42 (Judiciary), in proceedings prior to petition to adopt, further providing for ground for involuntary

termination; &, in juvenile matters, further providing for disposition of dependent child.



House Judiciary

HB 168

Tobash, Mike Amends the Public School Code further providing for Keystone Exams.
























Last Action: 2-12-15 H Public hearing held in committee House Education

HB 172

Truitt, Dan Amends the Public School Code further providing for Keystone Exams.

Companions: HB 2317 (Refiled from 13R Session) HB 168 (Related) HCO 624 (Co-sponsor Memo)


HB 183

DiGirolamo, Gene Amends the Fiscal Code providing for county-based human services funds; and repealing provisions of the Public Welfare Code relating to

the Human Services Block Grant Pilot Program.


Last Action: 3-25-15 H Discussed in Budget Hearing - Dept. of Human Services, House Appropriations

HB 196

O'Brien, Michael Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in limitation of time, further providing for other offenses.



HB 198

Murt, Thomas Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in child victims and witnesses, further providing for victims of sexual or physical abuse.



House Judiciary

HB 219

Regan, Mike Amends Title 18 (Crimes), in victim and witness

intimidation, further providing for retaliation against witness, victim or party.



HB 229

Marsico, Ron Amends Title 18 (Crimes), in assault, further

providing for the offense of harassment.


Last Action: 7-10-15 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 26)

HB 260

Baker, Matt Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in particular rights and immunities, providing for action for release of

confidential birth information.


























Last Action: 2- 2-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary

HB 337

Snyder, Pam Amends the act entitled "An act enabling certain

minors to consent to medical services, declaring consent unnecessary under certain

circumstances," further providing for mental health treatment.


Last Action: 6-12-15 S Received in the Senate and referred to

Senate Public Health and Welfare

HB 400

Gingrich, Mauree Act providing for the Work Experience for High School Students with Disabilities Act; and imposing duties on the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Companions: HCO1079 (Co-sponsor Memo)

SB 200 (Related)

Last Action: 2- 8-16 S Set on the Senate Calendar

HB 419

Kirkland, Thaddeus Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses), in criminal history record information, further providing for expungement of criminal history record

information.



HB 453

Hickernell, David Act providing for financial assistance to foster youth & youth adopted from system; reducing long-term costs by enhancing opportunities;

assisting youth by making college accessible; & assisting families with postsecondary education.


Last Action: 6- 3-15 H Discussed in informational meeting,

House Children and Youth

HB 473

Roebuck, James Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses), in criminal

history record information, further providing for definitions and for expungement.



House Judiciary

HB 477

Hickernell, David Act providing for activities and experiences for children in out-of-home placements.

Companions: HB 2532 (Refiled from 13R Session)

























Last Action: 12-10-15 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 75)

HB 576

Quigley, Thomas Amends the Public School Code, in safe schools, further providing for reporting and for policy

relating to bullying; and providing for Department of Education requirements and responsibilities.

Companions: HB 98 (Related)

HB 156 (Related) HB 416 (Related) HB 848 (Related) HB 1474 (Related)

HB 1475 (Related) HCO 921 (Co-sponsor Memo) SB 882 (Related)


HB 615

Caltagirone, Thomas Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses), in criminal history record information, further providing for expungement of criminal history record.

Companions: HB 1618 (Refiled from 13R Session) HB 1175 (Identical)



HB 685

Kortz, Bill Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in juvenile matters,

further providing for disposition of dependent

child.



HB 711

Truitt, Dan Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations), in child

protective services, further providing for volunteers having contact with children.


Last Action: 3- 6-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Children and Youth

HB 722

Cruz, Angel Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses), in criminal history record information, further providing for

expungement.



HB 725

Mackenzie, Ryan Act providing for school-to-work pilot programs;

establishing the CareerBound Program; providing for a tax credit; and imposing powers and duties





























on the Department of Labor and Industry.


Last Action: 10- 9-15 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Labor and Industry

HB 763

Parker, Cherelle (Res. 1/3/16)

Amends Title 44 (Law & Justice) providing for arrest protocols.


Last Action: 6-23-15 H Discussed in public hearing, Senate Judiciary

HB 769

Masser, Kurt Amends the Public Welfare Code, in children and youth, further providing for payments to counties

for services to children.


Last Action: 3-10-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Children and Youth

HB 788

Waters, Ronald (Resig. 6/1/15)

Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses) further providing for definitions and for expungement.


HCO1239 (Co-sponsor Memo)


HB 789

Waters, Ronald (Resig.

6/1/15)

Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in organization &

jurisdiction of courts of common pleas, further

providing for court divisions & providing for mental health court divisions.



HB 807

Murt, Thomas Amends Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) & 42 (Judiciary), in proceedings prior to petition to

adopt, further providing for grounds for involuntary termination; in juvenile matters, for disposition of dependent child; & arrest protocols.

Companions: SB 112 (Refiled from 13R Session) SB 163 (Identical)

Last Action: 6-23-15 H Discussed in public hearing, Senate Judiciary

HB 877

Simmons, Justin Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses) further providing for expungement.

Companions: HB 675 (Refiled from 13R Session)


Last Action: 4- 6-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on

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HB 892

Matzie, Robert Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses), in authorized disposition of offenders, providing for

reduction of sentence for certain minors.



HB 917

Harper, Kate Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in budget and finance, further providing for the Criminal Justice Enhancement Account.

Last Action: 4- 2-15 H Filed

HB 1047

Harkins, Patrick Amends PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency Law further providing for Pennsylvania

Commission on Crime and Delinquency; and establishing the Mental Health and Justice Advisory Committee and the Mental Health and Justice Grant Program.



HB 1070

Costa, Dom Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in sentencing, further providing for collection of restitution, reparation, fees, costs, fines and penalties.

Companions: HB 2384 (Refiled from 13R Session) HB 627 (Related)

HB 1089 (Related)


Last Action: 6-29-15 S Received in the Senate and referred to

Senate Judiciary

HB 1147

Schlossberg, Mike Amends the Fiscal Code providing for Pay for

Success Contracts.

Companions: HCO1847 (Co-sponsor Memo) HCO1874 (Co-sponsor Memo)

Last Action: 6- 1-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on

House State Government

HB 1252

Murt, Thomas Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations), in child protective services, further providing for the definition of "child abuse."



House Children and Youth

HB 1301

Moul, Dan Amends Titles 18 (Crimes & Offenses) & 42

(Judiciary), in assault, providing for the offense of assault by knocking out another; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions & for

transfer from criminal proceedings.


























HB 1414

Stephens, Todd Amends Title 61 (Prisons & Parole) establishing

Prison Industry Enhancement Authority; providing for employment of prisoners by private industry &

subcontracts with agencies; establishing guidelines for compensation & location.

Companions: HCO1718 (Co-sponsor Memo) SB 525 (Related)


House Judiciary

HB 1415

Miccarelli, Nick Amends Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act further providing for defs., reciprocity, restriction on use of "licensed clinical social worker," penalties &

unlawful practice.

Companions: HCO2002 (Co-sponsor Memo) SB 1078 (Identical)

Last Action: 6-26-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Professional Licensure

HB 1425

Harris, Jordan Amends Titles 18 (Crimes & Offenses) & 42

(Judiciary), in criminal history record information, further providing for general regulations & providing for order for limited access; & for

petition for expungement.


SB 938 (Identical)


HB 1460

Adolph, William Act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative & Judicial

Departments, the public debt & the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.

Companions: HB 1125 (Related) HB 1192 (Related) SB 810 (Related)

SB 1000 (Related)


HB 1558

Murt, Thomas Amends Child Labor Act further providing for employment of minors in a performance.



House Labor and Industry

HB 1568 DiGirolamo, Gene Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations), in child

























protective services, further providing for education and training.

Companions: SB 498 (Refiled from 13R Session) HCO 245 (Co-sponsor Memo)


HB 1574

Marsico, Ron Amends the Antihazing Law further providing for definitions and for enforcement.


Last Action: 11-20-15 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Education

HB 1583

Bloom, Stephen Act making an appropriation from the General Fund to the Department of Health for the purpose of services to children with special needs for the

fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016.


Last Action: 10-21-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations

HB 1790

Boback, Karen Amends the Public School Code, in preliminary provisions, providing for delay in use of Keystone Exams and Pennsylvania System of School

Assessment Exams.



HB 1808

Toohil, Tarah Amends Human Services Code providing for school stability of children in foster care; and making an inconsistent repeal.



HB 1809

Toohil, Tarah Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions, for informal hearing and for disposition of dependent child.



House Judiciary

HB 1812

Bloom, Stephen Act to provide from the General Fund for the

expenses of the Executive, Legislative & Judicial Departments, the public debt & the public schools, for payment of bills incurred & remaining unpaid

for FY 2015-2016.






















Last Action: 12-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations

HR 26

Murt, Thomas Resolution designating the month of March 2015 as "Brain Injury Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Companions: HCO 84 (Co-sponsor Memo) HR 120 (Related)

SR 38 (Related)

Last Action: 2- 9-15 H Recommitted to House Rules

HR 163

Readshaw, Harry Resolution designating the month of April 2015 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.

Companions: HCO1461 (Co-sponsor Memo) SR 63 (Related)

Last Action: 4-13-15 H Adopted (Vote: Y:196/N: 0)

HR 540

Kampf, Warren Resolution directing JSGC to conduct a comprehensive study of school discipline policies, laws & regulations, to establish an advisory committee and to make a report of its findings

and recommendations.


Last Action: 10-26-15 H Adopted (Vote: Y:198/N: 0)

SB 29

Greenleaf, Stewart Act establishing the Child Welfare Workers Loan Forgiveness Program for PA residents who graduate from higher education institutions & who

apply their degrees to careers in child welfare work; & powers & duties to PHEAA.

Companions: SCO 38 (Co-sponsor Memo)

Last Action: 1-16-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Education

SB 32

Williams, Anthony Amends Titles 18 (Crimes) & 42 (Judiciary), in minors, providing for responsibility of parents and

guardians; &, in juvenile matters, providing for pretrial diversion program.


Last Action: 1-14-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary

SB 36

Williams, Anthony Amends the Public School Code, in pupils & attendance, providing for defs., for reports of

enrollment, attendance & withdrawals & public & private schools & for penalties for violation of compulsory attendance requirements.

Companions: SB 1216 (Refiled from 13R Session) SCO 101 (Co-sponsor Memo)

Last Action: 1-14-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Education

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SB 66

Greenleaf, Stewart Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in other required equipment, further providing for general

requirements for school buses.

Companions: SB 122 (Refiled from 13R Session)

HB 1738 (Related)

SCO 158 (Co-sponsor Memo)

Last Action: 1-14-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on

Senate Transportation

SB 115

Wiley, Sean Amends the Fiscal Code providing for Pay for

Success Contracts.


Last Action: 8-20-15 S Discussed in joint public hearing, Senate State Government

SB 131

Gordner, John Act regulating employment inquiries into arrest

records.



Senate Labor and Industry

SB 134

Gordner, John Amends Title 61 (Prisons and Parole), in county

correctional institutions, further providing for board meetings.

Companions: SB 1325 (Refiled from 13R Session) HB 766 (Related)



SB 162

Greenleaf, Stewart Amends Title 18 (Crimes), in obstructing governmental operations, further providing for the offenses of weapons or implements for escape and

for contraband; and making a conforming amendment.



SB 163

Greenleaf, Stewart Amends Titles 23 (Domestic Relations), 42

(Judiciary) & 44 Law and Justice), in proceedings prior to petition to adopt, providing for involuntary terminations; for disposition of dependent child; & provisions for arrest protocols.

Companions: HB 807 (Identical)


Last Action: 6-23-15 S Discussed in public hearing, Senate Judiciary

SB 164 Greenleaf, Stewart Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in commencement of



























proceedings, requiring municipal police department policies relating to strip and body

cavity searches.

Companions: SB 171 (Refiled from 13R Session)



SB 166

Greenleaf, Stewart Amends Titles 18 (Crimes) & 42 (Judiciary), in criminal history record information, further

providing for general regs. & order for limited access; &, in governance of system, for petition for expungement & limited access fee.


Last Action: 1-27-16 H Signed in the House

SB 167

Greenleaf, Stewart Act repealing act entitled "Act relating to certain Children's Homes."



Senate Judiciary

SB 168

Boscola, Lisa Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses), in minors,

further providing for drug-free school zones.

Companions: HB 486 (Related) SCO 444 (Co-sponsor Memo)


Senate Judiciary

SB 172

Boscola, Lisa Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in limitation of time, further providing for statutes of limitation for certain offenses.



Senate Judiciary

SB 262

Fontana, Wayne Act providing standards for carbon monoxide

alarms in child care facilities; and imposing penalties.



Senate Public Health and Welfare

SB 276

Greenleaf, Stewart Act establishing the PA Center for Effective

Indigent Defense Legal Representation; providing for its duties and responsibilities; and making an appropriation.

























Last Action: 1-22-15 S Passed over in committee Senate Judiciary

SB 359

Greenleaf, Stewart Amends the Public School Code, in pupils and attendance, further providing for penalties for violation of compulsory attendance requirements.


Last Action: 6- 9-15 S Discussed in public hearing, Senate Education

SB 450

Boscola, Lisa Amends Title 44 (Law & Justice), in DNA data & testing, providing for policy, defs. & sample required upon conviction, delinquency

adjudication, & for procedures for withdrawal, collection & transmission of DNA & for expungement.



Senate Judiciary

SB 451

Boscola, Lisa Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in juvenile matters,

providing for assessment and counseling of chronic runaway children.



SB 470

Rafferty, John Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in limitation of time, providing for limitation for life of victim & further

providing for no limitation applicable and for other offenses.



SB 471

Rafferty, John Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in limitation of time,

further providing for infancy, insanity or imprisonment.



SB 499

Costa, Jay Amends the Public School Code, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between

school districts, providing for funding for schools operated by children's residential facilities.



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SB 533

Eichelberger, John Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in other criminal provisions, further providing for supervisory

relationship to offenders.


Last Action: 6-30-15 H Received in the House and referred to House Judiciary

SB 579

Greenleaf, Stewart Amends Titles 18 (Crimes), 22 (Detectives), 23 (Domestic Relations), 42 (Judiciary), 44 (Law & Justice) & 61 (Prisons & Parole), in general

provisions; codifying provisions relating to PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency.


Last Action: 3-13-15 S Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 628

SB 582

Teplitz, Rob Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in limitation of time, further providing for 6 months limitation & for tolling limitations of certain civil actions; further

providing for exceptions to sovereign immunity and governmental immunity.


Last Action: 9-21-15 S Press conference held

SB 631

Greenleaf, Stewart Amends the PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency Law providing for the PA Commission

on Crime & Delinquency; establishing the Mental Health & Justice Advisory Committee & Justice Advisory Committee & Mental Health & Justice

Grant.

Companions: SB 569 (Identical)



SB 633

Argall, David Amends Title 61 (Prisons & Parole), in county correctional institutions, for investigation

procedures; establishing guidelines & procedure & authorizing certain civil suits by officers; for impact of collective bargaining.


Last Action: 5- 1-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on

Senate Labor and Industry

SB 851

Greenleaf, Stewart Amends Titles 18 (Crimes & Offenses) & 42

(Judiciary), in human trafficking, further providing for defs.; repealing provisions; providing for special relief; imposing duties & establishing Fund;

for the offense of prostitution.


Last Action: 11-18-15 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations




















SB 862

Smucker, Lloyd Amends the Public School Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for criminal history of

employees and prospective employees and conviction of certain offenses.

Last Action: 6-30-15 H Received in the House and referred to

House Education

SB 882

Blake, John Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses), in assault, providing for the offense of bullying.


HB 156 (Related) HB 416 (Related) HB 576 (Related) HB 848 (Related)

HB 1474 (Related) HB 1475 (Related) SCO 862 (Co-sponsor Memo)


SB 917

Browne, Patrick Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in juvenile matters, providing for interagency information sharing.


Last Action: 12-20-15 H Received in the House and referred to House Judiciary

SB 938

Williams, Anthony Amends Titles 18 (Crimes) & 42 (Judiciary), in criminal history record information, for general

regs. & order for limited access; &, in governance,

for petition of expungement or order for limited access fee.

Companions: HB 1425 (Identical)

Last Action: 7- 7-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary

SB 944

Aument, Ryan Amends Titles 18 (Crimes) & 42 (Judiciary), in criminal homicide, further providing for murder; in

assault, for aggravated assault; in sexual offenses; for rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse & assault; sentences for offenses.


Last Action: 7- 7-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on

Senate Judiciary

SB 1000

Browne, Patrick Act to provide from the General Fund for the

expenses of the Executive, Legislative & Judicial Departments, the public debt & the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.

Companions: HB 1125 (Related) HB 1192 (Related)

HB 1460 (Related)

SB 810 (Related)




























Last Action: 12- 7-15 S Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

SB 1001

Browne, Patrick Amends the Fiscal Code, in special funds, for State Workers' Insurance Board; in Tobacco Settlement Fund; in PA Race Horse Development Fund, for

distribution; in general budget implementation &

restrictions on appropriations.

Companions: SB 655 (Related)

Last Action: 12- 7-15 S Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

SB 1038

White, Donald Amends act entitled "An act creating a board of managers to have exclusive jurisdiction over all

houses of detention for the reception of juveniles," further providing for board of managers.

Companions: SCO1158 (Co-sponsor Memo)

Last Action: 12- 5-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government

SB 1073

Browne, Patrick Act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative & Judicial

Departments, the public debt & the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.


SB 1077

Vogel, Jr., Elder Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses), in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for exceptions to prohibition of

interception & disclosure of communications.


SB 483 (Related) SB 764 (Related) SCO1261 (Co-sponsor Memo)

Last Action: 12-11-15 S Introduced and referred to committee

on Senate Judiciary

SB 1113

Ward, Kim Amends Crime Victims Act, in administration, further providing for committee.

Companions: SCO1244 (Co-sponsor Memo)


Senate Judiciary

SR 7

Hughes, Vincent Resolution directing JSGC to study the issue of

student suicide in higher education, establish an advisory committee to conduct analysis of the underlying causes of student suicide & to report to

Senate its findings.

Companions: SR 345 (Refiled from 13R Session)
























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