SB980Introduced in the Senate
In Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing penalties.
Introduced by Gene Yaw, District 23
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing penalties.
Where it stands
Re-referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
October 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
8 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection: PN1122, Re-refer Bill To Another Committee · October 7, 2026
26
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
26 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Parke Wentling | 7 | Yes |
| Amen Brown | 10 | Yes |
| Ana Tiburcio | 22 | Yes |
| Mandy Steele | 33 | Yes |
| Abigail Salisbury | 34 | Yes |
| Jen Mazzocco | 42 | Yes |
| Josh Bashline | 63 | Yes |
| Robert James | 64 | Yes |
| Dallas Kephart | 73 | Yes |
| Paul Takac | 82 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
Reported as amended
First consideration
Second consideration
Re-referred to Appropriations
Re-reported as amended
Amended on third consideration (27-22)
Third consideration and final passage (48-1)
In the House
Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection
Reported with request to re-refer to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
Re-referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
Verify the information
- Official page on the Pennsylvania Legislature website
- Senate Amendment A02985 (PN 1122) (amendment)
- Senate Amendment A02971 (PN 1122) (amendment)
- Senate Amendment A02957 (PN 1122) (amendment)
- Senate Amendment A04256 (PN 1624) (amendment)
- Senate Amendment A04350 (PN 1969) (amendment)
- Introduced (text)
- Amended (text)
- Amended (text)
- Amended (text)
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