HB490Introduced in the House
In depositions and witnesses, further providing for confidential communications to news reporters; and making editorial changes.
Introduced by Benjamin Waxman, District 182
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act amending Titles 2 (Administrative Law and Procedure) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in depositions and witnesses, further providing for confidential communications to news reporters; and making editorial changes.
Where it stands
Referred to Judiciary
February 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Floor: PN0479, FINAL PASSAGE · February 4, 2026
100
Yes
98
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
198 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Harkins | 1 | Yes |
| Robert Merski | 2 | Yes |
| Ryan Bizzarro | 3 | Yes |
| Jacob Banta | 4 | No |
| Eric Weaknecht | 5 | No |
| Bradley Roae | 6 | No |
| Parke Wentling | 7 | No |
| Aaron Bernstine | 8 | No |
| Marla Gallo Brown | 9 | No |
| Amen Brown | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Judiciary
Reported as committed
First consideration
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Second consideration
Re-committed to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (100-98)
In the Senate
Referred to Judiciary
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