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LEGISLATIVE REPORT: WINTER 2024
HB2611 An Act amending the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), known as the Medical Marijuana
Act, in practitioners, further providing for practitioner registration.
Sponsor Rep. Tim Twardzik (R)
Summary (PN 3699) Amends the Medical Marijuana Act, in practitioners, further providing for practitioner
registration to outline the conditions the department may place on a physician for inclusion in the
registry and to prohibit the department from including a physician in the registry who has been
convicted of a felony under the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, or under
a similar law in any other jurisdiction, in the previous five years from the date of the application
submitted by the physician. Effective in 60 days.
Categories 1. Health and Medical Practice, 2. State Affairs, 3. Medical Marijuana
Intro Date 10/01/2024
Last Action 10/01/2024 H - Referred to - House Health
HB2608 An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania
Fish and Boat Commission, further providing for waterways patrolmen and employees.
Sponsor Rep. Ed Neilson (D)
Summary (PN 3685) Amends Title 30 (Fish), in Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, further providing for
waterways patrolmen and employees. Inserts that each full-time waterways conservation officer
whose duty it is to enforce this title shall be classified in the same manner as members of the
Pennsylvania State Police for purposes of compensation. Effective in 60 days.
Categories 1. Environment and Pollution, 2. Game, 3. Fish and Parks, 4. Law Enforcement/Firearms, 5. State
Affairs, 6. Water Intro Date 09/30/2024
Last Action 11/07/2024 S - Referred to - Senate Game & Fisheries
HB2582 An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing
of drivers, further providing for learners' permits and for examination of applicant for driver's
license.
Sponsor Rep. Ed Neilson (D)
Summary (PN 3642) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in licensing of drivers, further providing for learners' permits
and for examination of applicant for driver's license. Requires the Department of Transportation
(PennDOT) to include information relating to safe driving practices in work zones along with related
penalties on Pennsylvania’s driver’s license examination. Effective in 60 days.
Categories 1. Transportation
Intro Date 09/23/2024
Last Action 09/30/2024 H - Laid on the table
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SB1317 An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania
Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for sexual offenses and tier system.
Sponsor Sen. Lisa Baker (R)
Summary (PN 1872) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in sentencing, further providing
for sexual offenses and tier system to add 18 Pa.C.S. § 3124.3 (relating to sexual assault by
sports official, volunteer or employee of nonprofit association) to Tier II sexual offenses. Effective
immediately.
Categories 1. Family/Juveniles/Domestic Affairs, 2. Law and Justice/Judiciary
Intro Date 09/13/2024
Last Action 10/02/2024 H - Referred to - House Judiciary
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