Across Pennsylvania — from rural towns to big cities — millions of people rely on public transportation every day. In fact, Pennsylvanians take nearly half a billion transit trips each year. Despite how essential these services are, transit agencies in all 67 counties are now facing serious threats — including major service cuts and fare hikes that put systems like SEPTA and Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PTR) at risk. Over the past few months, many of you have reached out to share your concerns about these cuts — and I want you to know that I hear you, and I share those concerns. That’s why, earlier this month, the House passed House Bill 1364, a proposal now in the hands of the Senate, that would provide critical funding to protect and preserve public transit throughout the Commonwealth. Read more
The lawmakers stressed that while the factors are consolidated, the substance of them remain unchanged and the vital protections against child abuse put in place by Kayden’s Law are intact in the legislation. “Being caught between fighting parents and sometimes grandparents is harmful to children, and the current 16-factor process has been proven to needlessly delay resolution in these cases because of redundancies and unclear language,” Hanbidge said. “This bill puts the focus where it belongs – on reaching timely, clear decisions that serve the best interests of Pennsylvania’s children. Read more
“Childcare is not a luxury. It’s a necessity and it’s vital to us having a functional and growing economy. No qualifying family should be left behind. State tax laws meant to benefit working families should not be overly complicated nor set up to exclude families who are using all options available to them to ensure their children are safe and cared for while they work,” Hanbidge said. Read more
“House Bill 1250 is about more than just policy — it’s about ensuring dignity, stability and protection for people living in manufactured home communities,” Hanbidge said. “Manufactured homes provide a stable and affordable housing option, especially as the market becomes increasingly unaffordable. I’ve heard from many residents who tell me that excessive rent increases are forcing them to choose between paying for their lot and paying for basics like food and medication. Everyone deserves a safe, affordable home without being exploited. My legislation would preserve that right by shielding residents of manufactured home communities from financial abuse.” Read more
I want to begin by reflecting on the tragic events that unfolded in Minnesota this past week. My heart goes out to the families of Representative Hortman and Senator Hoffman, and to the communities they so faithfully served. Read more
As is often the case in June, budget negotiations are ongoing, and a high volume of legislation is moving through the General Assembly. This week, I want to highlight a bill that I co-sponsored, House Bill 1500, which proposes significant reforms to the way cyber charter schools are funded. Read more
Legislation introduced by state Reps. Liz Hanbidge, Melissa Cerrato and Joe Webster to stabilize rent prices and strengthen protections for residents in manufactured home communities passed the House with bipartisan support today. Read more
This week I want to briefly discuss a number of bills that passed the House this month and last month which include protections for health care access. Read more
Earlier this month, I attended the inaugural meeting of National Conference of State Legislature's (NCSL) Youth Justice Fellows program. Read more
While it can be frustrating that some of the bills we pass grab headlines and attract undue attention, like making the Hershey Kiss the commonwealth's official candy, I feel it is imperative to mention that we continue to work in a bipartisan fashion in the House to accomplish real change to benefit our constituents. Read more
House Bill 937 would modify the photocopying fees paid by next of kin to receive coroner, toxicology, and autopsy reports. I created this bill after talking to family members who live in the district who lost a loved one and could not afford to pay $700 for photocopies. Read more
In the House chamber, my bill, HB 378, passed on third consideration in the House. Read more
Legislation introduced by state Reps. Liz Hanbidge and Tim Briggs, both D-Montgomery, to clarify Pennsylvania’s overly complex child custody process passed the House today. Read more
This week, I would like to discuss some bills moving through the legislative process. This past week I was mostly back in the district, although I had a wonderful day on Wednesday taking my son to “take your child to work day” at the Capitol. Read more
House Bill 1250, introduced by Rep. Liz Hanbidge, D-Blue Bell, would cap lot rent increases in manufactured home communities, or MHCs, to the consumer price index, or CPI – and community owners could request higher increases by submitting financial justification. Read more
I am pleased to share that on Wednesday, my bill, HB 1250 received a vote in the Housing and Community Development Committee and successfully passed 15-11. Read more
A number of you have reached out to me regarding the proposed SEPTA service cuts and I wanted to make my position on the proposed cuts very clear. I feel they will be devastating to our region, and not only for our economy and workers. Read more
I am honored to share that I was recently included in the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) year-long 2025 Youth Justice Fellows Program. Read more
Before I discuss in detail how recent federal actions may impact our education system, I wanted, as an attorney, to share my recent comments on the threats the Administration has made against lawyers, law firms, and the judiciary. Read more
We, the undersigned lawyer-legislators of the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives, are appalled though tragically not surprised by President Trump's latest attack on the rule of law. As outlined in the Presidential Memorandum of March 22, 2025, SUBJECT: Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court, the President instructed the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to weaponize the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Rules of Professional Conduct, and any other regulations governing attorney conduct and discipline to silence the zealous advocacy of lawyers and law firms across the nation. We will not allow the Trump Administration’s attempt with this memorandum to chill legal representation that inconveniences its efforts to undermine the Constitution, gut essential programs, attack vulnerable groups and individuals, and otherwise subvert the rule of law to go unchallenged. Read more
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