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The transcript records the brief summary and the referral vote; the committee did not take final action on the substance of the bill in the session provided but moved jurisdiction to Professional Licensure for further consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commerce Committee -- May 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A referral motion to send House Bill 1343 to the House Professional Licensure Committee passed; the bill exempts nonmotorized trailers from the motor vehicle franchise law, according to the committee summary.","taxTitle","Commerce, House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania","taxId",29268,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6249267,"Committee unanimously moves self‑storage bill into Commerce and Trade, shortens lockout period",86,1793140,1879990,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206201-cc17d1a73fe0c64cbb9a5825e0ba5e1b&start=1793&end=1879","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206201-cc17d1a73fe0c64cbb9a5825e0ba5e1b/thumbnail_1793140.jpg","/articles/6249267/Pennsylvania/Committee-unanimously-moves-selfstorage-bill-into-Commerce-and-Trade-shortens-lockout-period","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249267-a376283601f565b225d03cc0fb8c1ac9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771130675&Signature=WXlyAKUJImgdtVTBdtc8Ac9eB~8vcpUcBZl6FJYmdvyYBkvZeNWbDaGha2M9Yuoxwiw8XjCWpoIti44yaIkWEapjH2~GK3yPveI43Hha6UpsFWzruH9bKXY3mgjvr2WaXON4Xfamu5lvAVIIBYh4VS96AMgKQI~JTBhqCDlK2FQ7wOXUDjDh3zotw6CZH-pnw3rdXfhROdCiEDX5a~w~MZc~fzpY2iH0IbYFJmv76s1yWBeUsmrbp11yU69JA-nG3sUVOba4a1ntTmIXPbeSQLD0dW-2KcOlALPWksVYqIsK2Mnm5QRmr6UaC3xOZxp1br06bKFD-QNq2G63Wb6sCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Commerce Committee unanimously passed House Bill 1359, a measure that relocates the Self Storage Facility Act into Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) and shortens the statutory lockout period for self‑storage facilities from 20 days to 10 days while making technical adjustments to the law.

Derek, committee staff, summarized the bill. Chairman Conklin said the changes “seem to me…common sense,” and the committee recorded no negative votes; the bill passed unanimously and was reported.

The transcript records only brief discussion supporting the changes and no detailed implementation discussion. Committee members did not record further amendments in the session provided.","House Bill 1359, which moves the Self Storage Facility Act into Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) and shortens a statutory lockout period from 20 days to 10 days, passed the committee unanimously.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6249272,"Committee advances Keystone Saves retirement‑savings program bill after privacy amendment",424,1385985,1810000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206201-cc17d1a73fe0c64cbb9a5825e0ba5e1b&start=1385&end=1810","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206201-cc17d1a73fe0c64cbb9a5825e0ba5e1b/thumbnail_1385985.jpg","/articles/6249272/Pennsylvania/Committee-advances-Keystone-Saves-retirementsavings-program-bill-after-privacy-amendment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249272-8dbafb73fe4c9e92d27d2bd246d82d03/orig.mp4?Expires=1771130675&Signature=DC6XB63s~tE8tTF6f1PSKm9zQxndfkeFAYjcH91UDjah8lfR3IHSkoh3yeZ44nuEqE4LtvzzGexW5en23Sus6stAM5S4GLzgTz5caLtEio5lzjkCEn~olBfimQhfvhtCjXjCo8y7Reptlm8TcY07s-DHYnyqFg8GIWKLuKGe5hbS90bGeceww1qi-G9ExjOn3yhMzLIETeHNEQxKDLx9F9ph7IkXeQUtoaH9BbVDtGbnECcZvQpM~lLpybm4gfqQHGLAdcxhu8OQPF02IKIKl12~kqIQhEgXW0GTFOTCHJ~ulWeZ8qzpyga5il0zFKUClVMgeoPKhJHrjUyhQJVThw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Commerce Committee voted to report House Bill 1263, the Keystone Saves program, which would create an option for employees whose employers do not offer retirement savings to enroll in a state‑facilitated program.

Committee staff summarized the bill as establishing Keystone Saves. Representative Boutwell described the program as a vehicle for the nearly 2,000,000 Pennsylvania workers who do not have access to an employer‑based retirement account; he said the program is intended to come at no cost to employers, shift risk off employers and taxpayers, and be supported by groups including AARP and the Restaurant and Lodging Association.

An amendment, A00519, offered by Rep. Raab, ensures collected information is used solely for establishing the program; staff summarized that amendment and members recorded no opposition, and it passed unanimously.

Committee members debated the merits and mechanics of the program. Chairman Lawrence said he had concerns that the proposal, as drafted, would “force business owners into a savings scheme that's operated by the state and employees in a, frankly, direct competition with private offerings” and said he would vote no. Representative Harris urged support, describing voluntary, simple plans as a useful boost for small employers and workers who otherwise might not save. The committee reported the bill with a roll call of 14 ayes and 12 nays.

The discussion in the transcript centers on program design (voluntary versus mandatory, opt‑in versus opt‑out) and the impact on small businesses; specific administrative or implementation details beyond the amendment on data use were not provided in the session record.","House Bill 1263 to establish Keystone Saves — a retirement‑savings program for workers without employer plans — was amended to limit uses of collected information and was reported out of committee amid debate about whether the plan is voluntary or mandates a state program.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6249277,"Committee approves gift‑card safeguards after amendments aimed at small businesses and staff training",509,868195,1378134,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206201-cc17d1a73fe0c64cbb9a5825e0ba5e1b&start=868&end=1378","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206201-cc17d1a73fe0c64cbb9a5825e0ba5e1b/thumbnail_868195.jpg","/articles/6249277/Pennsylvania/Committee-approves-giftcard-safeguards-after-amendments-aimed-at-small-businesses-and-staff-training","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249277-d4ccfba52cad9bfb2ef439a8b216e7b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771130675&Signature=S-zLppAOS4~FKw0a3yH03ejR2PBIXtfoYjuwklohBabDWiToU3qfCzu8BdXoawHw2DFnsFJvZQ~OJCKTeb7F8SOpTtHIam4UoFIFAkRxLUgQoRRtBxFGmjiZvIpVXroLhoZdTtmgWQfHgD7DxluDRNe31-k4mRyS9fUWiIapMBJ9uymxMatiRhEoao4hD91MYukCRfrATKWO1czGRVTwP1EceyhczzSCExmvBqpId9fPBbnhkadss--Y5mq-pXWRb7EtcrU2bGbs~HWNjCRygyM2X0NATZ8YrhNuNwYqg0QNufnorZdIzr4yqB9j~B2kO09~DKne9bXyLsORfi-Dbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A House Commerce Committee voted to report House Bill 1067, a measure intended to protect Pennsylvanians from scams involving gift‑card purchases, after adopting two amendments that narrowed regulatory scope and removed a training requirement.

Derek, committee staff, summarized the bill as protecting consumers by providing safeguards for gift‑card purchases. The first amendment, A00452, updated the bill’s definition of “retailer” to exclude establishments classified under NAICS sector 71 and 72. Committee member remarks noted the amendment would exempt certain arts, entertainment and lodging establishments but would not exempt many small “mom and pop” businesses that also sell gift certificates.

Representative Sarrisi, who described multiple constituent cases in which elderly residents lost life savings after being persuaded to buy large amounts of gift cards, said retail staff often lack training to detect scams and that store policies can make a difference. “These people emptied out their bank accounts completely,” Representative Sarrisi said of constituents who purchased hundreds or thousands of dollars in gift cards as part of scams.

A second amendment, A00536, removed the bureau’s responsibility to create a model training program; staff explained the change during the hearing. Committee members recorded no negative votes on the second amendment and it passed unanimously. On the final tally the bill as amended was reported with 14 ayes and 12 nays.

Committee debate included members who supported the bill’s consumer‑protection goals and members who opposed the measure on the grounds that it could overreach and impose regulatory burdens on very small businesses. Representative Harris suggested small, low‑cost signage and staff awareness as practical steps to “slow the roll” and help prevent scams; the sponsor said he would be open to further amendments to narrow unintended coverage of very small businesses.

The transcript records the committee voting to advance the bill as amended; the record does not show final statutory text beyond the amendments adopted during the committee session.","House Bill 1067, intended to protect consumers from gift‑card purchase scams, was amended to narrow the definition of 'retailer' and to remove a bureau duty to create a model training program; the bill as amended was reported by the committee.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6249281,"Committee advances bill allowing civil suits after data breaches, trims language conflicting with Gramm‑Leach‑Bliley Act",511,353340,865000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206201-cc17d1a73fe0c64cbb9a5825e0ba5e1b&start=353&end=865","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206201-cc17d1a73fe0c64cbb9a5825e0ba5e1b/thumbnail_353340.jpg","/articles/6249281/Pennsylvania/Committee-advances-bill-allowing-civil-suits-after-data-breaches-trims-language-conflicting-with-GrammLeachBliley-Act","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249281-d2e663e57a22d2f752644c25ba2fad2d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771130675&Signature=DkQcYRuFPCRGWyLONmrZJLgarGC7iaDRZOOw5VkuyuJLGgRMkkt5dzNX68lZyTvCh32uM0Q8wlkmNYE-SfE3dZTiQKXgoHXzJo6JryZaRXU7KqZrh~sCL6c~BX9A3na8j9p1YtfllX0Sfpedd-qLAlrAJwNDurtxkN1Nfz5wjAOWAGUf5h4k8V1BUoEUTanqFGvs7W3yrFEljJT7IPruUQHtK9qn~ChSSCtcjA5P34qkG7ihUfV4ZSLGNpHzDopgoj4R-AyVb0UAQqlo8djDvXYvXo~k~u7VeIva0OXNOUStpSc7~Q-ImI106ldXCGlh~xexhr76r-GQ1lrve7w1Gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A House Commerce Committee on an unspecified date voted to report House Bill 997, which would require entities that collect sensitive personal information to take “reasonable measures” to secure that data and would allow consumers and the attorney general to bring civil actions if the data are breached.

Sponsor Chairman Solomon told the committee his office and constituents were alarmed by a large retail data breach and framed the bill as a legislative response. “These data breaches are all too common,” Chairman Solomon said, describing a 2019 retail breach that affected customers’ credit cards and information. He said the bill would codify protections and a private right of action and cited the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Dittman decision as a model for legislative action.

The bill drew pushback on contractual and constitutional grounds. Chairman Lawrence said he opposed the measure, citing a provision beginning on page 11, line 26, that he said “basically nullifies arbitration provisions and existing contracts between an institution and a consumer” and could amount to a “dramatic and potentially unconstitutional retroactive change of existing long standing contracts.” He said he had concerns about the private‑right‑of‑action language as drafted.

Committee staff summarized an amendment, A00487, offered by Chairman Conklin. Derek, the committee staff member who summarized the amendment, said A00487 removed section 10 and section 13 because those sections “could conflict with the Gramm‑Leach‑Bliley Act exemption.” Committee members had no recorded negative votes on the amendment and it passed. On the final tally the committee reported the bill to the next stage with 14 ayes and 12 nays.

The record shows the discussion included examples of retail and large‑scale breaches and an explicit concern from at least one committee member about preserving the enforceability of existing arbitration clauses and contracts. The amendment removed the sections identified by staff as potentially in conflict with federal statute; the committee did not adopt any changes to the private‑right‑of‑action language on the floor that are reflected in the record provided.

The committee’s action was procedural: the bill was reported out of committee. The transcript does not record subsequent steps, effective dates, or implementation details for the statute if passed into law.","A House Commerce Committee voted to report House Bill 997, which would require businesses to take reasonable measures to protect sensitive personal data and create a private right of action; an amendment removed provisions that could conflict with the Gramm‑Leach‑Bliley Act.","actionData","errors"]

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