Last week marked some of our final scheduled voting days of the 2025–26 legislative session, and it was certainly a busy one in Harrisburg. After a flurry of bills moved through the House and Senate, Gov. Shapiro signed 59 bills into law over the past week, including legislation establishing a “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban in Pennsylvania schools. I’ll share more about some of those new laws and other legislative highlights below.

I also want to remind you about an upcoming Medicare webinar I’m holding this Wednesday from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM where a PA MEDI Counselor will discuss Medicare updates for 2027. To register for the webinar, call my office at 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net to receive the registration link.

In this issue, I’ll also share important election information, an update on the former Crozer-Chester Medical Center campus, upcoming office closures, and information on state programs.

My district office is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Constituent Services Advisor to join our team in Brookhaven.

This position will help our office serve constituents by responding to inquiries, assisting with state-related services and programs, processing constituent materials, preparing correspondence and providing general administrative support.

Applications are due Friday, November 6 at 4 PM. If you or someone you know is interested in serving our community and helping neighbors navigate state government services, I encourage you to apply HERE.

My office will be closed on Tuesday, November 3 for Election Day. Make sure you make a plan to vote!

We will also be closed on Friday, November 6, for staff training and Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

If you need assistance while our office is closed, you can leave a message at 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net.

November 3 is Election Day.

Here are the dates and deadlines you need to ensure that you are prepared to vote.  

• General Election: November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 AM – 8 PM. 
  • Last day for county election office to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 p.m.)

• Military and Overseas Absentee Ballots: November 10, 2026.
  • Submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 PM on November 2

With Election Day quickly approaching, I encourage voters who already have their mail-in ballots to return them as soon as possible. At this point, voters should consider returning their mail-in ballots directly to a secure ballot drop box or election office to make sure they are received by the deadline. Mail-in and absentee ballots must be received by the Delaware County Bureau of Elections no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3.

Delaware County has 28 secure, ADA-compliant ballot drop box locations available throughout the county including the drop box at the Government Center in Media.

Under Pennsylvania law, voters must return their own ballots. The only exceptions to this are for voters with a disability who have designated someone in writing using the Designated Agent Form to deliver their ballot.

You can track the status of your mail-in or absentee ballot here.

Vote.pa.gov is Pennsylvania’s official voter information website. This site is a comprehensive voting resource for all eligible citizens in Pennsylvania.

delcopa.gov/vote is the official election information website for Delaware County, providing local resources and support for Delaware County voters.

Questions? Call the Delaware County Election Hotline at (610)-891-VOTE.

Voting & Election Statistics: Look up registration statistics, election data, and results. 

On Monday, Gov. Shapiro signed the “bell to bell” cell phone ban into law. This would require Pennsylvania schools to adopt policies prohibiting students from using cell phones throughout the school day. Schools will be required to have their polices in place for the 2027-28 school year. Many school districts in our area have already taken steps to limit cell phone use during the school day, and this new law will create a consistent statewide policy. The goal is to reduce distractions and help students stay focused on learning and connecting with their classmates. I voted yes because I have heard from many parents in our community who supported this legislation and I’m grateful to Delco Unplugged for their advocacy.

Thanks to our efforts at the State Capitol, Pennsylvanians will now have greater transparency when artificial intelligence is used in advertising. Gov. Shapiro signed SB 806 into law, requiring advertisers to clearly disclose when AI-generated or AI-modified images, video or audio are used in a way that could mislead consumers about a product or service. This new law is aimed at protecting consumers and helping Pennsylvanians make informed decisions as AI-generated content becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish from authentic content.

The House also passed these bills, which are now pending in the State Senate. The Senate is scheduled to reconvene on November 17.

Establishing safety standards for e-scooters (HB 1633)

• The bill sets up a framework for legal operation of electric scooters statewide. It also allows shared e-scooter programs in cities except for Philadelphia. E-scooters are lightweight vehicles with handlebars and electric motors. The bill lays out safety measures and requirements for sharing the road.
• Use of both shared and personal e-scooters is limited to streets and bike paths, and riders must be at least 16. Those under 18 must wear helmets.

Providing a user-friendly database about utility rates (HB 2584)

• The bill requires the Public Utility Commission to maintain an online public database of utility rates and proposed rate increases.

Shielding tenants during extreme weather (HB 2023)

• The bill lets judges delay evictions of tenants enrolled in seven federal assistance programs during official warnings of extreme heat, cold or severe storms.

Protecting privacy by limiting use of license plate readers (HB 2771)

• The bill restricts the use of automated license plate reader systems to search for missing persons, stolen vehicles, or as part of felony investigations. With specific exceptions, captured data must be deleted after 72 hours. ALPRs also may be used in parking enforcement and controlling access to secure areas.
• To guard against tracking someone’s everyday movements, the bill requires an entity that manually searches ALPR data to record the reason for the query.

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night and enjoy that extra hour of sleep!

Last Wednesday, Chariot Allaire, the new owners of the former Crozer-Chester Medical Center campus, held a virtual town hall to provide an update on the future of the property and efforts to bring health care services back to the site. Kenny Cooper of WHYY reported on the town hall: Crozer-Chester hospital: Chariot Allaire hasn’t found operator yet - WHYY

I’m pleased to share that Neumann University is working to set up a free medical clinic at the former Crozer campus that would provide primary care through its family nurse practitioner students and faculty. I am working with Neumann to identify potential funding sources. If funding is secured and plans continue to move forward, the clinic could begin seeing patients by March. Chariot Allaire also shared that they are working with Penn Medicine to determine what health care services would best meet the needs of our community. However, Penn Medicine has not made any commitments to become the operator of the hospital at this time.

In the meantime, my office has continued to get calls from former Crozer patients who are suddenly getting bills nearly two years after their procedures. We learned from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department that Prospect Medical Holdings sold outstanding medical debt to a company called United MediCorp LLC, and this company is now sending collection letters. Every collection agency is supposed to outline its dispute process. We are advising people to use the dispute process to determine whether the medical debt is legitimate. We are also directing individuals to file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office.

If you or someone you know has received a collection letter, call us at 610-534-6880.

SEPTA Senior Card Website Down

The SEPTA Senior Card is a great way for people 65 and older to travel free on SEPTA, whether they’re running errands, visiting family, or heading to a 76ers, Flyers, or Eagles game!

However, the SEPTA Senior Card system is temporarily down while important security updates are being completed. As a result, my staff is unable to process new applications or renewals at this time.

We will share updates as soon as the system is back online. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

The Low-Income How Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) opens on November 2. LIHEAP helps eligible households with heating costs by offering a one-time cash grant of up to $1,000, paid directly to your utility company or heating fuel provider. Crisis grants are available for households experiencing a heating emergency.

You can apply online through COMPASS or by calling 1-866-857-7095. My office is also available to help with the application process or answer any questions you may have. Please reach out to my office at 610-534-6880 or visit, here for more information.

Free DCNR Grant Workshop

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is hosting a FREE virtual grant workshop on Thursday, November 5, 9 AM to noon to help local governments, nonprofits and community groups prepare competitive grant applications for the Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2).

Attendees will learn about eligible projects, program priorities, selection criteria and tips for putting together a competitive grant application. To register and learn more visit HERE.

The 2026 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Period has been extended through December 31, 2026. The Department of Revenue began sending rebates on July 1, ?submit your application now?to get your rebate as soon as possible!  

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older, and people with disabilities age 18 and older.

Please call or stop by my office to find out if you’re eligible and to get assistance applying for your rebate. We’d be glad to answer any questions and set up an appointment to help you complete your application online!

*Due to Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, we will not be holding mobile office hours at Village Green Community in Aston Township.

Chester Township

Tuesday, November 10

1 PM – 3 PM

DCHA Fairgrounds - Bridgeview Apartments

1301 Peterson St., Chester Township

Woodlyn

Thursday, November 12

1 PM – 3 PM

DCHA Kinder Park – Building 4 Community Room

1857 Constitution Ave., Woodlyn

Upland Borough

Tuesday, November 17

1 PM – 3 PM

MacQueen Hall – 224 Castle Ave., Upland

Wednesday, October 28

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Topic: Medicare Updates for 2027. Learn about Medicare premiums, deductibles, copays, new plans, and more.

To register, please call 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net

Wednesday, November 4

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Topic: Medicare 101. Learn about enrollment timing, supplemental plans, copays, deductibles, and how to avoid penalties.

To register, please call 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net

Outdoor Recreation Town Hall 

Thursday, October 29

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Penn State Brandywine Student Union 

25 Yearsley Mill Rd., Media

Delco Loves Nature Week

November 6 -15

Looking for a way to get outside and give back to our community? Volunteers will be working at parks, arboretums, and nature preserves across Delaware County to clear trails, restore habitats, and help care for our local green spaces.

Register here to volunteer and choose the location, date, time and activity that works best for you.

Nether Providence Township Environmental Advisory Committee – Fall Speaker Series

November 10 - 7PM

Nether Providence Township Building – 214 Sykes Ln., Wallingford

Shredding and E-Waste Event

Saturday, November 14

9 AM – 1 PM

Strath Haven High School – 205 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford

(enter from Brookhaven Rd.)

Pennsylvania State Capitol
512-E Main Capitol Building

 PO Box 202161
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2161
(717) 705-2567

District Office

115 E. Brookhaven Rd.
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 534-6880

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