Joint Senate Banking & Insurance Committee and Communications & Technology Committee

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 10 a.m.

Hearing Room 1, NOB

HARRISBURG – A bill to protect children from the dangers of secondhand smoke by prohibiting smoking in vehicles when children are present will soon be introduced, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.

“Children are especially vul...

HARRISBURG – In an effort to improve access to mental health care in underserved rural communities and across Pennsylvania, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has introduced a bill to grant qualified psychologists the authority to prescribe certain medications.

“Allowing specially trained psychologists to prescribe medications would help bridge a critical gap in care and expand time...

HARRISBURG – Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), chair of the Senate Education Committee, announced that the committee advanced four bills during its voting meeting held Monday, Mar...

HARRISBURG – The state Senate today passed legislation authored by Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) and Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would phase out, and ultimately ban, a toxic chemical additive found in most i...