Malagari begins fourth term in PA state House
Rep. Steve Malagari January 8, 2025 | 2:04 PM
HARRISBURG, Jan. 8 – State Rep. Steve Malagari was officially sworn in Tuesday for his fourth two-year term representing the 53rd Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
The swearing-in ceremony marked the beginning of the 2025-26 legislative session, with 202 members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives taking the oath of office. Malagari said he is eager for the Democratic majority to build on the gains it made during the previous legislative session and deliver more long-awaited progress for the people, particularly when it comes to ensuring all Pennsylvanians receive a quality education, have access to affordable health care and feel safe in their communities.
Malagari serves on the standing committees for Appropriations, Consumer Protection & Utilities, Insurance, Liquor Control, Professional Licensure, and the Democratic Policy Committee. He’s also the elected treasurer of the PA House Democratic Southeast Delegation.
"I’m proud to be born and raised in Lansdale, and my desire to make life better for my neighbors has been my compass throughout my career, from my decisions to run for and serve on my local Borough Council to joining the Montgomery County Transportation Authority,” said Malagari. “I envision a Pennsylvania where working and middle-class families do not have to struggle to meet the costs of living, and everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive and build a good life.”
Malagari’s dedication to advocating for the middle class is reflected in the bills he introduced last session that became law. Governor Shapiro signed H.B. 1567 into law in October as Act 93 of 2024, allowing tenants to remain in their homes (if deemed safe by a municipal code officer) while the property undergoes repairs for code violations, saving them the hardship of finding temporary housing.
H.B. 1889 became Act 76 of 2024 in July, modernizing the light fuel oil delivery process by permitting electronic delivery tickets rather than paper upon customer consent.
H.B. 1096 became Act 49 of 2023 last December, to assist counties experiencing a shortage of restaurant licenses by allowing hotel liquor licenses to be converted into restaurant licenses.
