Pennsylvania · Current officeholder
Morgan Cephas
Democratic Pennsylvania House, District 192
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Sponsored legislation
79 bills in the current data (18 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2135 | An Act providing for accommodation of pregnancy-related and menopause-related conditions by employers. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | October 26, 2026 |
| HB 1346 | An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for menopause treatment coverage. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | October 26, 2026 |
| HB 1345 | An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for medical assistance coverage for menopause treatments. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | October 26, 2026 |
| HR 593 | A Resolution honoring the memory of the late Honorable Andrew James Carn, former member of the House of Representatives from the 197th Legislative District, Philadelphia County. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | September 28, 2026 |
| HB 2807 | A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, repealing provisions relating to uniformity of taxation. | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 28, 2026 |
| HB 1042 | An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes against unborn child, further providing for the offense of murder of unborn child; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; in judicial boards and commissions, further providing for adoption of guidelines for sentencing; in posttrial matters, further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings; in sentencing, providing for sentence for general murder of the second degree, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of imprisonment for reasons of illness; in general administration, providing for earned vocational training and education credit; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power, for short sentence parole, for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing; and, in powers and duties, further providing for consideration of criminal convictions. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | September 28, 2026 |
| HB 434 | An Act providing for the Ebony Alert System; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania State Police; and imposing a penalty. | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 8, 2026 |
| HB 2527 | An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in early learning programs, further providing for definitions. | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 8, 2026 |
| HB 2748 | An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in employer child care contribution tax credit, further providing for definitions and for employer child care contribution tax credit. | Primary sponsor | In committee | August 25, 2026 |
| HB 2426 | An Act amending the act of March 29, 1803 (P.L.542, No.156), entitled "An act to establish a Board of Wardens for the port of Philadelphia, and for the regulation of pilots and pilotages, and for other purposes therein mentioned," further providing for pilots in the Delaware Bay and River. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | July 20, 2026 |
| HR 583 | A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to pass H.R. 7658 and S. 3949, the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026, or create and enact other legislation to require the implementation of stronger security measures to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 30, 2026 |
| HB 1678 | An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in gross receipts tax, further providing for imposition of tax; and providing for additional property tax rebate. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 18, 2026 |
| HB 1261 | 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 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. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 10, 2026 |
| HR 490 | A Resolution designating June 2, 2026, as "AKA Day at the Capitol" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 3, 2026 |
| HR 516 | A Resolution designating June 1, 2026, as "Links Day" in Pennsylvania. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2026 |
| HB 2557 | An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the regulation of skill games and certain covered devices and for powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board; and imposing penalties. | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 1, 2026 |
| HB 72 | An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, providing for tenants' rights in cases of violence. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 1, 2026 |
| HR 469 | A Resolution designating April 28, 2026, as "Delta Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for more than a century of commitment to social activism, academic excellence and civic engagement. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 29, 2026 |
| HB 2379 | An Act providing for trauma-informed maternity care education for certain health care professionals; and imposing duties on licensing boards and the Department of State. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 14, 2026 |
| HR 451 | A Resolution recognizing the week of April 11 through 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week" in Pennsylvania to bring attention to the maternal health crisis and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 13, 2026 |
| HB 200 | An Act establishing family and medical leave benefits, the Paid Family and Medical Leave Account and the Paid Family and Medical Leave Grant Program; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 1, 2026 |
| HR 450 | A Resolution recognizing March 31, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" in Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2026 |
| HB 1492 | An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, providing for use of criminal records to screen tenants; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; and imposing penalties. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 25, 2026 |
| HB 2261 | An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in law enforcement background investigations and employment information, providing for additional employment history for certain Federal immigration enforcement applicants. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 3, 2026 |
| HB 660 | An Act providing for minimum energy and water efficiency standards for certain products sold in this Commonwealth; imposing penalties; and making repeals. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 13, 2026 |
| HB 144 | An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, further providing for informal adjustment; and making an editorial change. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 13, 2026 |
| HR 379 | A Resolution designating January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to recognize all the women who die from complications of pregnancy or childbirth. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 3, 2026 |
| HR 402 | A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to condition any additional appropriations for the United States Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement on meaningful accountability, transparency and civil rights reforms. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 27, 2026 |
| HB 1628 | An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for pregnancy-related and postpartum medical assistance. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 6, 2026 |
| HB 439 | An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for definitions. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | November 25, 2025 |
| HB 2009 | An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, providing for utility reconnection fees and prohibitions. | Co-sponsor | In committee | November 6, 2025 |
| HB 2004 | An Act establishing the Emergency SNAP Benefits Restricted Account and providing for a transfer to facilitate payment of SNAP benefits to recipients; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services, the Secretary of the Budget and the State Treasurer. | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 30, 2025 |
| HB 1406 | An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in theft and related offenses, further providing for grading of theft offenses. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | October 29, 2025 |
| HB 1968 | An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities, providing for personal rights; and prescribing penalties. | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 17, 2025 |
| HB 1960 | An Act providing for an exemption to a business income and receipts tax imposed by a city of the first class. | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 17, 2025 |
| HB 1212 | An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions, providing for drug screening and awareness education and for fatherhood engagement in maternal health; and imposing duties on the Joint State Government Commission. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | October 3, 2025 |
| HB 1099 | An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of undetectable firearms. | Primary sponsor | In committee | September 30, 2025 |
| HB 1804 | An Act providing for the withholding of Commonwealth payments to the Federal Government; perfecting liens on Federal property; establishing a civil cause of action; and prohibiting the Commonwealth from sharing data with the Federal Government that contains personally identifiable information. | Co-sponsor | In committee | August 15, 2025 |
| HB 1788 | An Act amending Titles 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sustainable mobility options, further providing for operating program; in metropolitan transportation authorities, providing for supplemental performance reporting; providing for Public Transportation Trust Fund transfer and annual increase; establishing the Road and Bridge Project Fund and the Road and Bridge Project Sinking Fund; in public-private transportation partnerships, providing for applicable authority projects; in lighting equipment, further providing for use and display of illuminating signs; in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, further providing for supplemental funding for three and four digit highway construction; and establishing the Three and Four Digit State Route Account. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | August 15, 2025 |
| HB 1466 | An Act amending Title 7 (Banks and Banking) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in mortgage loan industry licensing and consumer protection, further providing for general requirements. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | July 22, 2025 |
| HB 1234 | An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for coverage for blood pressure monitors. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | July 8, 2025 |
| HB 1103 | An Act amending Title 7 (Banks and Banking) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in mortgage loan industry licensing and consumer protection, further providing for definitions and for powers conferred on certain licensees engaged in the mortgage loan business; and making repeals. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 30, 2025 |
| HB 1088 | An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for coverage for blood pressure monitors. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 18, 2025 |
| HB 1569 | An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program. | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 9, 2025 |
| HR 158 | A Resolution designating the month of May 2025 as "Preeclampsia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 4, 2025 |
| HB 1524 | An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in Public Transportation Assistance Fund, further providing for Public Transportation Assistance Fund. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 30, 2025 |
| HB 1523 | An Act amending Titles 53 (Municipalities Generally), 66 (Public Utilities) and 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation network companies, providing for excise fee; in transportation network service, providing for excise fee; and, in sustainable mobility options, further providing for fund. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 30, 2025 |
| HB 1467 | An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 14, 2025 |
| HB 986 | An Act providing for transparency in realty agreements; prohibiting unfair real estate service agreements; and imposing penalties. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 12, 2025 |
| HB 813 | An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 12, 2025 |
| HR 217 | A Resolution recognizing May 7, 2025, as "Philadelphia Eagles Day at the Capitol" in Pennsylvania and honoring the 2024 Philadelphia Eagles as the Super Bowl LIX Champions. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 7, 2025 |
| HB 1413 | An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, further providing for Office of Administrative Law Judge; in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for hearings upon refusal of licenses, renewals or transfers and appeals and for renewal of licenses and temporary provisions for licensees in armed service, providing for failure to maintain minimum requirements for licensure and further providing for revocation and suspension of licenses and fines, for applicants to provide State tax identification numbers and statement of State tax status, waiver of confidentiality of information in the possession of the Department of Revenue and other departments and review of State tax status and for rights of municipalities preserved; in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for appeals; and imposing penalties. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 6, 2025 |
| HR 197 | A Resolution recognizing and honoring the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for more than a century of commitment to social activism, academic excellence and civic engagement in this Commonwealth on the occasion of "Delta Day" at the State Capitol. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 308 | An Act providing for workplace health and safety standards for public employees; providing for powers and duties of the Secretary of Labor and Industry; establishing the Pennsylvania Occupational Safety and Health Review Board; providing for workplace inspections; and imposing penalties. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 30, 2025 |
| HB 1357 | An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for definitions and providing for provisions for overtime pay. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 30, 2025 |
| HB 1297 | An Act amending the act of July 10, 1990 (P.L.404, No.98), known as the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act, further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of board; and providing for bias and discrimination training, for prohibition of appraisal discrimination and for disparate impact study. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 28, 2025 |
| HR 190 | A Resolution designating the week of April 7 through 11, 2025, as "Health Equity Week" in Pennsylvania. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 15, 2025 |
| HB 1192 | An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in courts of common pleas, further providing for problem-solving courts; and, in minor courts, providing for the Mothers Treatment Court Pilot Program. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 15, 2025 |
| HB 764 | An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the Fresh Food Financing Initiative; establishing the Fresh Food Financing Initiative Restricted Account; and imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 11, 2025 |
| HB 411 | An Act amending Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in membership, contributions and benefits, providing for supplemental annuity commencing 2025; and, in benefits, providing for supplemental annuity commencing 2025. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 11, 2025 |
| HR 183 | A Resolution recognizing and honoring the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for more than a century of commitment to social activism, academic excellence and civic engagement in this Commonwealth on the occasion of "Delta Day" at the State Capitol. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 9, 2025 |
| HR 181 | A Resolution recognizing the week of April 11 through 17, 2025, as "Black Maternal Health Week" in Pennsylvania to bring attention to the maternal health crisis and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 9, 2025 |
| HR 180 | A Resolution recognizing the week of April 13 through 19, 2025, as "Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 9, 2025 |
| HR 149 | A Resolution recognizing April 11, 2025, as "Black Doula Day" in Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 9, 2025 |
| HB 270 | An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote; and providing for the form of the agreement. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 9, 2025 |
| HR 117 | A Resolution recognizing March 14, 2025, as "Black Midwives Day" in Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 8, 2025 |
| HB 707 | An Act amending the act of July 8, 2007 (P.L.90, No.28), known as the Freedom to Breastfeed Act, providing for accommodation for breastfeeding in Commonwealth-owned buildings; and imposing duties on the Department of General Services. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 8, 2025 |
| HB 1154 | An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in general budget implementation, further providing for Department of Health. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 7, 2025 |
| HB 109 | An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for issuance of permits in environmental justice areas. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 7, 2025 |
| HB 1121 | An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, providing for access to private pay services. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 3, 2025 |
| HR 150 | A Resolution recognizing the week of April 11 through 17, 2025, as "Black Maternal Health Week" in Pennsylvania to bring attention to the maternal health crisis and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 31, 2025 |
| HB 1065 | An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and providing for the offense of sale of firearm or firearm parts without serial numbers and for privately made firearms. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 31, 2025 |
| HB 988 | An Act providing for the Jayanna Powell Hit-and-Run Direct Notification System and for definitions; requiring registration of motor vehicle repair facilities; and imposing penalties. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 26, 2025 |
| HB 964 | An Act providing for employment leave for victims and victims' families because of violence; prohibiting certain acts by employers; prescribing penalties; and providing for a cause of action. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 19, 2025 |
| HB 777 | An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for minimum hourly wage or living wage for education support professionals; in duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for majority vote required and recording; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 18, 2025 |
| HR 12 | A Resolution recognizing the month of February 2025 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 5, 2025 |
| HB 432 | An Act providing for Maternal Care Access Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Health. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 31, 2025 |
| HR 26 | A Resolution designating January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to recognize all the women who die from complications of pregnancy or childbirth. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 29, 2025 |
| HR 24 | A Resolution designating January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to recognize all the women who die from complications of pregnancy or childbirth. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 23, 2025 |