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Among the bills the House approved were: a ban on firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals (House Bill 1261); a consumer-protection law regulating negative-option subscriptions (House Bill 129); Medicaid and CHIP coverage for home blood-pressure monitors for patients at risk of preeclampsia (House Bill 1234); changes to the municipal planning code to allow specific plans for residential and nonresidential development (House Bill 1532); and a pilot redevelopment authority start-up loan program (House Bill 1574). Several occupational-licensure compacts and professional-license bills also passed. The clerk recorded roll-call tallies on final passage for each bill.

Why it matters: The measures affect public-health and safety rules, consumer protections, municipal development processes and several professional licensure compacts. Some bills carry statewide implementation implications (PFAS, Medicaid coverage) while others change local planning or create grant/loan programs for redevelopment.

Votes at a glance (final passage tallies recorded in session):
- House Bill 1261 (PFAS ban for firefighting foam): yeas 202, nays 0 — outcome: passed; maker: Rep. Monroe (Bucks County).
- House Bill 129 (negative-option subscription consumer protections): yeas 159, nays 43 — outcome: passed; maker: Rep. Boralski (Delaware County).
- House Bill 1234 (Medicaid/CHIP coverage of home blood-pressure monitors for perinatal care): yeas 147, nays 55 — outcome: passed; maker: Rep. Mays (Allegheny County).
- House Bill 482 (National Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact): yeas 199, nays 3 — outcome: passed.
- House Bill 956 (offense of aggravated assault amendment): yeas 122, nays 80 — outcome: passed.
- House Bill 1532 (municipal specific plans; MPC amendment to allow residential use): yeas 102, nays 100 — outcome: passed; maker: Rep. Freeman (Northampton).
- House Bill 1574 (Redevelopment Authority start-up loan program pilot): yeas 160, nays 42 — outcome: passed; maker: Rep. Davis (Bucks County).
- House Bill 1599 (membership in regional transmission organizations): yeas 159, nays 43 — outcome: passed; maker: Rep. Raab (Philadelphia).
- Concurrence on Senate amendments to House Bill 1058 (Lottery profit-margin modification to 10%): ayes 201, nays 1 — outcome: concurrence; maker explaining concurrence: Rep. Schusterman (Chester County).

What the votes do (brief): HB 1261 prohibits sale/use of firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS with specified exemptions and includes labeling and notification requirements for PPE that contains PFAS; HB 129 requires express consent, renewal reminders, clearer cancellation paths and transparency for negative-option subscription plans; HB 1234 adds coverage of home blood-pressure monitors for Medicaid and CHIP enrollees who may experience preeclampsia; HB 1532 expands use of \"specific plans\" under the Municipalities Planning Code to enable municipalities to adopt detailed plans that can cover residential development and streamline approvals; HB 1574 creates a pilot low-interest loan program for redevelopment authorities to purchase and rehabilitate blighted properties (loans up to $500,000, preference to counties with existing municipal blight programs).

Process notes: For bills that had amendments, the House frequently recorded agreed-to, adopted, or withdrawn amendments before final passage. Where the clerk recorded roll-call tallies, those tallies are listed above. Bills now proceed as appropriate — either returning to the Senate for concurrence (when passed by the House) or, where concurrence was recorded, toward enrollment for the governor.

Ending: The House recessed and adjourned following additional routine business; the clerk read referrals and committee notices before adjournment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Session -- July 1, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Harrisburg — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed multiple bills during its July 1, 2025 floor session, moving several measures to the Senate for concurrence or final action.","taxTitle","House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania","taxId",21057,"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},6520918,"House passes bill to strengthen review hearings in guardianship cases after lawmakers describe personal family experiences",100,1334000,1434000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5116079-983b1cb7dfa80f2c3db4b57a95d1e547&start=1334&end=1434","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5116079-983b1cb7dfa80f2c3db4b57a95d1e547/thumbnail_1334000.jpg","/articles/6520918/Pennsylvania/House-passes-bill-to-strengthen-review-hearings-in-guardianship-cases-after-lawmakers-describe-personal-family-experiences","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520918-0c9b268a2b945ca8325df2f8661ee932/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165719&Signature=aEBnicHPrUgpLBGCbeVB~JiMbNulxGs6cv1vZuIvV40p2EIV9eAHdg7vs3YljK~gBKFv2jc-sL3cwa7~FsPUyGasLB2oxKOKg5Dnp21nOfII8JPCH3N-E7Q1s1l2-FJhvd90cTC4Ht2IP3tlyVjdRpzSenAcWhXIMrtV0T4l8XUfQbo-tDAyd3I998gE8OuZSUFdDlWEHHwDrv26OWK9RndsxN94s567RTmA2TPH53l6qTzKpWXZkTbEa1waaokS~EZ1fpsUNvq122pUsAzSpIGSgkzpsCFQwvhsBlxC91BBQ9QjZK5offR~OnFh~lrS5SGbaw8BMvjjpY7xVXV3OA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Harrisburg — The House on July 1, 2025, approved House Bill 18, legislation to amend procedures for review hearings in guardianship cases involving incapacitated persons.

Rep. Alsamer (Wayne), maker of the bill, delivered a floor statement describing a family member’s experience with dementia and guardianship proceedings that were repeatedly continued, leaving family members shut out and unable to secure shared guardianship. Alsamer said the bill creates a clearer, more accessible process for review hearings so courts can evaluate whether guardianship arrangements continue to serve the best interests of incapacitated persons.

Supporters said the bill would give families a better pathway to raise urgent concerns about care and ensure courts have tools to respond to red flags. The clerk recorded final passage with the yeas recorded in the affirmative (roll-call as read on the floor).

Why it matters: Guardianship proceedings affect the rights and care of incapacitated adults and can determine who has authority over medical care, finances and living arrangements. The bill aims to ensure court review can be timely when family members raise concerns.

Votes and next steps: Final passage was recorded on the House floor; the bill will be transmitted to the Senate for its consideration.","House Bill 18, aimed at clarifying and improving the process for review hearings in guardianship cases involving incapacitated persons, passed the House on July 1, 2025; the sponsor described a personal family experience that motivated the bill.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":44,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":50,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6520923,"House approves consumer-protection bill for negative-option subscriptions",73,1287000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5116079-983b1cb7dfa80f2c3db4b57a95d1e547&start=1214&end=1287","/articles/6520923/Pennsylvania/House-approves-consumer-protection-bill-for-negative-option-subscriptions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520923-5726e6df270b2796da7a2b99630e8dcc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165719&Signature=N2JDAVmh-E21woUEXpHvFnGnSQHKrx3KOw14Mv91D5UtvxM97ffoeBWS-vA1X8hLJP3B2uvCjK7~eOA9EY7NpNWwM70JMOIPheQVgzjO6jfVgSPUCIk7CcdOPKTsukh3dejyrkNcaoCADvV1KU6ULE2m20OupGDFRrIqkzTF07LtvGqvPJP6G-ZQTyGGm1R9fDVOZ1TjbsRXrmeLl6m09n8OpHN3VsQ-jhfsy0naT8yMEy097b4ZB2O0RJ2NM5c6Kzb1e6Yh~FlpCxwqwakYIssamlm8gCPwbuRgKtJSD4vqtvtMCy-WGO7E1~g9h16RfjdpF-pk7n4~nscQaC8NkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Harrisburg — The House passed House Bill 129 on July 1, 2025, amending Pennsylvania’s consumer-protection statute to create requirements for negative-option subscription plans, including advance reminders of automatic renewals, express written consent before charging a consumer’s card, transparent pricing and terms, and an easy cancellation mechanism.

Rep. Boralski (Delaware County), sponsor of HB 129, argued the bill will prevent companies from charging consumers for unwanted automatic renewals and said the statute will require reminders “in the same way the business and customer normally interact.” She urged colleagues to vote yes to protect consumers’ control over recurring charges.

The clerk recorded final passage as yeas 159, nays 43. The bill’s floor summary said it had been considered on three different days and been brought up under the rules for final passage.

Why it matters: The change alters requirements for businesses that use trial offers or recurring billing and gives consumers explicit consent and clearer ability to cancel. Enforcement and implementation details will be set by the responsible enforcement authorities if the bill becomes law.

Vote: Final passage recorded, yeas 159, nays 43. The bill will be transmitted to the Senate for further action.","House Bill 129, which amends the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to require renewal reminders, express consent and simpler cancellation for negative-option subscription plans, passed the House July 1, 2025.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6520927,"House approves Medicaid coverage for home blood-pressure monitors to address maternal health",50,1388000,1438000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5116079-983b1cb7dfa80f2c3db4b57a95d1e547&start=1388&end=1438","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5116079-983b1cb7dfa80f2c3db4b57a95d1e547/thumbnail_1388000.jpg","/articles/6520927/Pennsylvania/House-approves-Medicaid-coverage-for-home-blood-pressure-monitors-to-address-maternal-health","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520927-c77d4e6849ae8465e3f8eaa0a1e75acd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165719&Signature=DQlgjeCB8RxwWuEcLjNAUc1n8wZavPRydkyE9bJYkqq8Qjtf~4DwL3EJ3PGmQoMy7cDXNnhRg60HBgCBfTDVa2ZKUEKj6WXHDRrz-VcHGJiZV0djVjQ3ts7FpxfdPFXYOia2Xytox3HZuco1TqhSvzMrI0f4spz8pWXijuvlMxxRDKsh5tEg~otLTOyb0hy93Bk34IXaW0SWRM31Qq7ZwuUJrfkGS9QgkAJP98MFHMcWxqsP6hOZv5AEk88Hv~oyLLwxyk3zjvW9NNIt8JsX1yOHNyls1Vls5ADyGJ6Oyt8Gb5UrBk3JMg~vE56me9Qf7eiBgjMNKKm1JNxmpGs8Ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Harrisburg — The Pennsylvania House passed House Bill 1234 on July 1, 2025, a measure to provide medically necessary home blood-pressure monitors to Medicaid and CHIP enrollees at risk of preeclampsia and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Rep. Mays (Allegheny County), maker of the bill, framed the measure as a bipartisan effort to reduce preventable maternal deaths and complications. On the floor she said preeclampsia affects 5–8% of births, contributes to premature births, and that 42% of related medical treatment in the U.S. is paid by Medicaid. Mays cited disparities in maternal mortality — noting that Black mothers in Pennsylvania are roughly twice as likely to die in the perinatal period as white mothers — and said the bill is part of a broader omnibus to address maternal health.

The clerk recorded final passage as ayes 147, nays 55. Sponsors urged the Department of Human Services to implement clinical-accuracy standards for the monitors and to ensure enrollment procedures reach eligible Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries.

Why it matters: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, including preeclampsia, are leading contributors to preventable maternal morbidity and mortality. The bill directs Medicaid/CHIP coverage for tools clinicians use to monitor blood pressure remotely, which advocates say can improve detection and timely treatment.

Votes and next steps: Final passage was recorded, ayes 147, nays 55. If the bill becomes law, DHS would adopt eligibility and clinical-accuracy guidance for covered home monitors.","House Bill 1234, which would provide Medicaid and CHIP enrollees with medically necessary home blood-pressure monitors for preeclampsia risk, passed the House by recorded vote on July 1, 2025.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":46,"_47":115,"_49":116,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6520933,"House passes ban on firefighting foam with PFAS; debate highlights Warminster contamination and firefighter health",1070,1415000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5116079-983b1cb7dfa80f2c3db4b57a95d1e547&start=1415&end=2485","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5116079-983b1cb7dfa80f2c3db4b57a95d1e547/thumbnail_1415000.jpg","/articles/6520933/Pennsylvania/House-passes-ban-on-firefighting-foam-with-PFAS-debate-highlights-Warminster-contamination-and-firefighter-health","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520933-9e1fcedf789dca6b471f66fbdee2e595/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165719&Signature=jjmvrG957v5-MRBgEya4nsYqgULCPxkJMWNxEB~GQNPXeIe9Io0Hr8a5BRr3BQC4-X8BZ7PsanENWV85PoCIkZgQrHSrACtCGIX~9eKrF7Z4kkJDeWf137fpiRTg7tW~qwgsXpNMTwpN1k3hAXM7xU9iW4~peLOVpWbQopo36pVTeGq8Z3BVCUHk0Ye2mhC1SveQgQ~2EsWcD5uIi72S0N2mJTI3wcQ-Dto4UkzhcIDYYsBXomXzNTxsiq3X8uvXKY3O59oVlEfs15vRuV-6CsTGWmGLte16mMYzLMOkdzqF681nhDwFZpJZWcMRhRkwN84BmaDv08P3idqSnva5nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Harrisburg — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on July 1 passed House Bill 1261, which prohibits the sale of firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals and requires labeling and notification when personal protective equipment contains PFAS.

Rep. Justin Monroe (R–Bucks), the bill’s primary sponsor, described longstanding contamination near the Naval Air Development Center in Warminster and recounted personal and community health concerns tied to PFAS exposure. Monroe said decades of firefighting-foam use there had led to groundwater contamination that forced municipalities to stop using affected wells. “We lost millions of dollars of infrastructure because those drinking wells were unusable,” Monroe said, and urged colleagues to act to protect firefighters and communities.

Supporters noted both public-health and firefighter-safety reasons for the measure. Rep. Gillen and Rep. Scott cited research on the durability and persistence of PFAS chemicals and urged quick action; Rep. Ledbetter referenced the EPA’s April 2024 drinking-water guidance of 4 parts per trillion as context for risk discussion. The bill includes exemptions and implementation details read on the floor; the clerk recorded final passage as yeas 202, nays 0.

Why it matters: The measure addresses environmental contamination and potential occupational-exposure risks for firefighters. It also directs manufacturers to label PPE that contains PFAS and requires notification to last-known purchasers if PFAS are discovered in gear.

Votes and next steps: The clerk recorded final passage, yeas 202, nays 0. The bill will be returned to the Senate for concurrence or further action consistent with legislative procedure.

Ending: Sponsors urged the Senate to take up the measure promptly; the bill’s effective date and implementing regulations will be set after enrollment and any subsequent executive review.","House Bill 1261 passed the House 202–0 on July 1, 2025; sponsors cited local contamination in Warminster, concerns for firefighter exposure, and EPA guidance on drinking-water PFAS limits.","actionData","errors"]

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