Dear Neighbor,

In the first two weeks of October, we passed legislation in the House that I believe is critical to your everyday needs. A good portion of these bills are related to protecting you from predatory uses of AI, boosting your and your family’s access to healthcare, and supporting public safety.

Protecting you from predatory uses of AI

When it comes to regulating artificial intelligence, HB 1925 would require medical practices to inform you when AI is used during treatment or insurance decisions, and ensure that any final decisions on patient care or coverage are made by humans.

And HB 2006 would require companies to ensure that “AI companions” cannot encourage or assist in the planning of suicide, self-harm or violence; instead it would direct users to crisis resources like the 988 Lifeline when appropriate.

The bill would also require AI companion providers to clearly disclose that users are interacting with AI rather than a human; and to protect kids from sexually explicit content and interactions designed to isolate them.

Securing your access to healthcare

We passed some important health-related bills that would look out for Pennsylvanians of all ages.

Concerning PA’s youngest residents, HB 507, also known as the Baby Food Protection Act, would protect infants from toxic metals in food by establishing testing and labeling requirements under the state Dept. of Agriculture. Baby food would be affixed with labels showing the amount of metals detected, and food that exceeds specified limits would be banned from sale.

We also passed HB 1652, which would add Gaucher disease to PA’s standard newborn screening program, which already tests for more than 10 other conditions. Early detection is key to treating this rare genetic condition, which causes an enzyme deficiency that leads to lifelong health problems.

HB 2649 would require health insurers to cover fertility preservation services if a medically necessary treatment, like cancer treatment, could cause infertility.

And HB 2378 would not just help protect you and your family’s vaccine access, it would strengthen it by expanding the age groups who are offered the vaccines for flu, pneumonia, and RSV after a hospital stay or as part of their ongoing care.

Another four pieces of legislation (which passed with strong bipartisan support!) would improve menopause care for women in PA:

• HB 1345 – Medicaid Coverage for Menopause – Would require Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance programs to cover a range of hormonal treatments for menopause symptoms, helping ensure women enrolled in Medicaid can access the care they need without additional financial barriers.
   
• HB 1346 – Insurance Coverage for Menopause – Would require private insurers to provide coverage for hormonal and non-hormonal therapies used to treat menopause symptoms, including menopause resulting from a hysterectomy.
   
• HB 1411 – Menopause Education – Would direct the Pennsylvania Department of Health to work with health care providers to expand education and awareness about menopause ad perimenopause, including symptoms, treatment options and long-term health impacts.
   
• HB 2135 – Menopause and Perimenopause Workplace Protections and Accommodations Act – Would establish reasonable workplace accommodations for employees experiencing menopause and perimenopause symptoms, including flexible breaks, access to cold water, temperature adjustments and other practical supports.

Supporting public safety

• HB 2219 would help law enforcement maintain traffic safety by prohibiting the use of any license plate obscuring device that hides a license plate from view, either manually or electronically (such as blackout plates and plate covers), or changes its appearance to be unreadable by toll collection and traffic cameras.
   
• HB 2645 would set statewide standards for the licensing and registration of home inspectors (including those in training).

All of these bills now await consideration by the Senate. If you have any questions about the legislation above, don’t hesitate to contact my office at RepBrennan@pahouse.net or (267) 884-0395.

Sincerely,

Roundtable on AI & robotics

I recently participated in a legislative roundtable, held in Pittsburgh and led by Dept. of Community & Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger, to discuss development in AI and robotic technologies.

The pace of development is moving quickly for both, and it’s important that we’re learning as much and as quickly as possible about what these technologies mean for PA’s economy.

What struck me most was the connection to innovation happening right here in Bucks County. Pittsburgh has built a tremendous ecosystem around robotics and technology, while our district has important leaders like the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center and Delaware Valley University helping drive research, education and innovation in life sciences and agriculture.

Pennsylvania is investing in that innovation economy, and we’re seeing the benefits locally. It was a great opportunity to learn from what’s happening in Pittsburgh and think about how we can continue building on the innovation happening right here at home.

Civics education testimony in Education Committee

Educating students on civics is one of the most powerful tools to preserve our democracy. I recently testified before the House Education Committee about my resolution (HR 138) that would explore the success of our efforts to strengthen civic education in PA’s public schools.

The report would also offer recommendations for next steps, taking into account factors, Including methods of teaching civics proven effective in other states.

Update on effort to make gym/rec pools safer

In a recent tragedy, a member of our community suffered a cardiac event and drowned in their commercial gym’s swimming pool. Authorities found that the business did not have important safety measures in place, such as an on-duty lifeguard or employees trained on CPR and AED use. Because the victim had signed a “liability waiver” as a paid member of the gym, their family could not pursue legal action, and the business did not face legal consequences.

My bill (HB 2462) would prohibit commercial recreational facilities from using liability waivers to shield themselves from legal responsibility for their own negligence, allowing victims or their families to pursue justice – a move that would incentivize these businesses to better prioritize safety measures.

Working to protect residents of manufactured home communities

Affordable housing is an issue that hits close to home here in Central Bucks, and my office has been hearing from residents in communities across the district who are facing the following situation.

Manufactured home communities provide an important source of affordable homeownership, particularly for seniors and veterans. But residents face a unique vulnerability: they own their homes but rent the land underneath them. This creates an opportunity for landlords to impose outsized rent increases that homeowners have little choice but to absorb in their already-stretched budgets.

That’s why I’m working with colleagues in the House and Senate to strengthen protections for manufactured home residents and help keep longtime homeowners from being priced out of their communities. 

You and all of our neighbors deserve the chance to stay in the homes you’ve worked hard to afford.

Talking economics with the CB Chamber

Last week, I joined fellow local legislators at the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce’s annual "State of the State" discussion to talk about Pennsylvania’s economy and how we can build on our progress to better support local businesses and families.

I appreciated hearing from Ben Kirshner, the Shapiro administration’s Chief Transformation Officer, about efforts to make state government more efficient by speeding up permitting and cutting red tape while maintaining strong environmental protections and public safety standards.

We also discussed AI’s enormous potential and how best to prepare our young people for a future shaped by this technology. As leaders, we have a responsibility to not only recognize its remarkable benefits, but also carefully consider how to manage its broader impacts on our economy, education system, and environment.

River Safety w/ PEMA & New Hope Eagle

Sen. Santarsiero and I recently spent a day on the Delaware River to discuss the unique challenges river communities face, learning about emergency response and rescue with the New Hope Eagle Volunteer Fire Company's rescue team; their leader, Chief Gary Breuer; and PA Emergency Management Agency Director Randy Padfield.

We toured the site of the planned new boat ramp at Hal Clark State Park, which will shave precious minutes off response times and implement better warnings at the wingdam. Right now, crews have to cross over to Lambertville to enter the area before heading back onto the Delaware.

You don’t often get to see the river from an airboat POV!

Sen. Santarsiero and I are working to make sure our first responders have what they need to get to people in trouble as quickly and safely as possible, and I’m grateful to PEMA and New Hope Eagle Fire Company for all they do to keep our river communities safe.

Central Bucks Municipal Dinner

I had the pleasure of joining municipal officials from across Central Bucks this week to connect, share ideas and learn from each other.

The gathering also featured a session with Office of Open Records Executive Director Liz Wagenseller on Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law, including the impact that AI is having on the number and nature of requests that local boroughs and townships are receiving.

A huge thank you to Doylestown Township Supervisor Jen Herring and Township Manager Stephanie Mason for reviving this get-together at the always-delightful Terrain.

State support for New Hope Arts

The arts have always been at the heart of the New Hope community, and recently, Sen. Santarsiero and I were delighted to present $400,000 in state grant funding to support the proposed New Hope Arts Community and Art Education Center.

This investment will help New Hope Arts create new space for classrooms, workshops and community events, opening the door for more people to learn and create together.

Thank you, New Hope Arts, for all you do to nurture the artists who make New Hope so special.

Girls Scouts Bridging Ceremony

Talking policy with local educators

I was grateful for the opportunity to sit down with Central Bucks educators, including teachers from the Bucks IU, and hear directly about what they’re seeing in our schools.

We talked about the impact of education policy, including the effects of federal cuts, and ways we can support our teachers, students and schools here at home.

Thank you to the educators who took the time to share their experiences with me, and to all those who show up every day for our kids.

Support for the Bucks IU's Chief Science Officers program

I was pleased to join Rep. Brian Munroe and Rep. Jim Prokopiak in presenting $90,000 in state funding to the Bucks County Intermediate Unit to grow the Bucks County Chief Science Officers (CSO) program.

This investment will bring STEM learning to more students, giving them opportunities to build leadership skills, explore new ideas and share their enthusiasm for science and technology with classmates.

Student leaders recently kicked off this year’s program with two days of training at the Fab Lab Bucks IU in Warminster, where they met other CSOs and started developing plans for their schools. 

I’m glad we can help more students discover where their curiosity can take them.

Vote by mail reminder

You can be confident that if you’re a registered voter in PA, you can vote by mail safely and securely. You may return your completed mail ballot in the mail, at a designated drop box, or in person at one of Bucks County’s ballot drop-off locations.  

Completed mail-in and absentee ballots must be received by the Bucks County Board of Elections by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. 

Motorboat Fuel Consumption Survey

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is conducting its annual fuel consumption survey of motorboat registrants. The results will be used to determine the Oil Company Franchise Tax refund that PFBC receives on behalf of registered boaters.

The survey is available now through mid-November. A random sampling of approximately 20,000 motorboat registrants will be asked to report their boat fuel consumption over the six-month period from April 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026. (Postcard and email invitations were sent to a random sampling of owners with a registered motorboat.)

If you receive one, please help out the PFBC by completing the short survey! Click here for more information.

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