Hanbidge and Schemel bill updating state Slayer Statute signed into law

(Jul 02, 2024)

A bill by state Reps. Liz Hanbidge, D-Montgomery, and Paul Schemel, R-Franklin, to protect Pennsylvania seniors from abuse has been signed into law. Read more

 

Updates to child custody determination factors

(Jun 28, 2024)

Last week the Judiciary Committee hosted a hearing on my bill to update the factors which courts must review to make determinations in child custody hearings. Read more

 

Delivering relief to grieving families

(Jun 21, 2024)

I’m pleased to share that one of my bills, H.B. 2166, passed the PA House and moved to the state Senate for consideration last week. Read more

 

Discussing maternal morbidity

(Jun 07, 2024)

As a follow-up to my May 24 email regarding infant health initiatives, I wanted to take the opportunity this week to discuss the importance of improving maternal health outcomes. Read more

 

Progress on two of my bills

(May 31, 2024)

I’m pleased to share that two of my bills moved last week in Harrisburg. One, H.B. 2166, which would modify the fees paid by next of kin to receive coroner, toxicology, and autopsy reports, passed out of the Local Government Committee unanimously. Read more

 

Supporting a community asset

(May 24, 2024)

Last week was not a session week, so my office staff and I were able to attend more local events. Read more

 

Hanbidge and Cephas bill strengthening affordability and accessibility to child care passes the House

(May 22, 2024)

“Incentivizing employer contribution to employees’ child care expenses can help ensure workforce access to parents trying to support families,” Hanbidge said. Read more

 

The legislature must address Pennsylvania's gun violence epidemic

(May 17, 2024)

Since taking office, I know that many of you have written me with your concerns about gun violence. Read more

 

House passes precanvassing bill

(May 10, 2024)

Last week, the Capitol was fairly hectic. I was scheduled for five meetings simultaneously at 10 AM on Monday! Read more

 

Recognizing excellence at MCCC

(May 03, 2024)

Our session weeks continue to get busier as we approach our budget discussions. However, I wanted to take this opportunity to discuss my recent visit to Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), which I feel is important to highlight. Read more

 

This week in the House: Protecting public safety, election integrity, and more

(Apr 26, 2024)

Last week, the House voted on a number of important bills aimed at protecting access to health care, promoting public safety, improving election integrity, and redevelopment. Read more

 

Return your mail-in ballots to the box!

(Apr 19, 2024)

I know a number of you have been calling my office understandably concerned about the status and location of your mail-in and absentee ballots. Read more

 

Preventing child abuse in Montgomery County

(Apr 12, 2024)

Last week, I was able to join both the Mission Kids “Pinwheels for Prevention” and Montgomery Child Advocacy Project’s (MCAP) “Wear Blue on the Steps” events. Read more

 

No pelvic exams without consent gaining nationwide traction

(Apr 05, 2024)

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced on Monday that hospitals must obtain written informed consent from patients before they undergo sensitive examinations such as pelvic, breast, rectal and prostate exams performed by medical students, nurse practitioners or physician assistants for “educational and training purposes.” Read more

 

Hanbidge secures $306K grant for pedestrian bridge project

(Mar 26, 2024)

“Relocating the pedestrian bridge to an area that receives more foot traffic is a commonsense approach to improving public safety and reducing traffic congestion," Hanbidge said. Read more

 

"Momnibus" legislation in the House

(Mar 22, 2024)

The Momnibus is a comprehensive legislative package, based on research and best practice studies, that is crafted to confront the staggering rate of Black maternal mortality and morbidity in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Updates on the Route 202 widening project

(Mar 15, 2024)

As promised, we continue to communicate with PennDOT, township officials, and construction managers about the ongoing progress. Read more

 

An update from Rep. Hanbidge's staff

(Mar 08, 2024)

On behalf of Representative Hanbidge, this week’s email is being brought to you by her district office staff. It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Rep. Hanbidge’s dear mother. Read more

 

Hanbidge works to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Pennsylvania

(Mar 07, 2024)

“Children participating in the Imagination Library show increased readiness for kindergarten and maintain higher reading achievement scores through ninth grade compared to their non-participating peers,” Hanbidge said. Read more

 

Working to strengthen Early Intervention

(Mar 01, 2024)

I’m pleased to share that Governor Josh Shapiro recently appointed me to be a member of the State Interagency Coordinating Council of Early Intervention (SICC). Read more