Legislation & Policy Watch
PACCA and its Lobbyists are monitoring the following bills. (Updated 3/7/2023).
(R) Republican (D) Democrat
| Bill Number and Status | Primary Sponsor | Content |
|---|---|---|
| The 2021-2022 Session ended November 30, 2022. All legislation not voted expired at the end of the session. | ||
House Bill 1155PN 1219 | Jozwiak, Barry (R) | Legislation amending the Human Services Code to exempt public municipal preschool recreation programs from the definition of “child day care center.” This legislation is supported by the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society.Status: The bill did not move out of the Senate Child & Youth Committee before the end of the session.SPONSOR MEMO |
House Bill 807PN 0791 | Fitzgerald, Isabella (D) | Act requiring indoor contamination assessment certifications and environmental quality certifications of NEW child day-care centers; providing for powers and duties of the DOH, DEP, and DHS; the Child Day-Care Center Grant Program. |
House Bill 1187PN 1243 | Cruz, Angel (D) | Legislation to require the Department of Human Services, in conjunction with the Department of Health, to develop guidelines in child care programs for managing a child with a life-threatening food allergy.SPONSOR MEMO |
House Bill 1188PN 1244 | Cruz, Angel (D) | Legislation will require children’s institutions and childcare centers licensed by the Department of Human Services to be tested for lead as part of licensure procedures.SPONSOR MEMO |
House Bill 1259 | Warner, Ryan (R) | Legislation creating “Elijah’s Law” in Pennsylvania, requiring all child day care employees to receive training and education in anaphylaxis recognition and emergency response procedures. The legislation will also require a child day care facility to notify, as soon as possible, the parent(s) or guardian(s) of a child who suffers from an anaphylactic attack.SPONSOR MEMO |
Senate Bill 129 | Fontana, Wayne(D) | Legislation would require carbon monoxide detectors in college and university dorms, hotels and other lodging establishments, k-12 schools and child care facilities if the facility uses a fossil fuel-burning heater or appliance or has an attached garage.SPONSOR MEMO |
Senate Bill 356 | Schwank, Judith (D) | Act providing for tax incentives for employers who provide child day-care services for employees. |
Senate Bill 388 | Schwank, Judith (D) | Legislation requires lead testing at child daycare programs.SPONSORSHIP MEMO |
Senate Bill 767PN 0908 | Boscola, Lisa (D) | Legislation that would amend the Child Day Care Centers provision of the Human Services Code that requires child care facilities to supply their own lifeguard where a facility already has on-duty lifeguards.SPONSORSHIP MEMO |
Senate Bill 928 | Flynn, Marty (D) | Legislation that will require child day care providers to install safety guards on doors. Door safety guards, installed on the hinge side of the door, are designed to prevent children from inserting their finger or hand into the hinge area in order to minimize the risk of fracture, laceration, or amputation.SPONSORSHIP MEMO |