Pennsylvania · Current officeholder
Joe Kerwin
Republican Pennsylvania House, District 125
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Sponsored legislation
45 bills in the current data (9 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1006 | An Act amending the act of April 28, 1937 (P.L.417, No.105), known as the Milk Marketing Law, in weighing and testing, further providing for certified testers and for certified weighers and samplers. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | October 22, 2026 |
| HR 658 | A Resolution designating December 13, 2026, as the "390th Birthday of the National Guard" in Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 20, 2026 |
| HR 639 | A Resolution designating August 15, 2026, as "One Million Degrees Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of a significant milestone in higher education and its impact on the Commonwealth's workforce, economy and communities. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | October 20, 2026 |
| HR 520 | A Resolution recognizing September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mother's Day" in Pennsylvania. | Primary sponsor | In committee | October 20, 2026 |
| HR 250 | A Resolution recognizing November 11, 2026, as "Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 20, 2026 |
| HB 2855 | An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons and for use or possession of electric or electronic incapacitation device. | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 14, 2026 |
| HB 1541 | An Act amending the act of July 9, 1970 (P.L.484, No.164), entitled "An act relating to indemnification agreements between architects, engineers or surveyors and owners, contractors, subcontractors or suppliers and indemnification agreements relating to snow removal or ice control services," providing for void and unenforceable provisions or terms in construction contracts; and making editorial changes. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | September 28, 2026 |
| HB 2765 | An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to civil actions and proceedings, further providing for comparative negligence. | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 8, 2026 |
| HB 2500 | An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in National Guard Youth Challenge Program, further providing for administration and for audit required. | Primary sponsor | In committee | September 8, 2026 |
| HB 2173 | An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants and trainees; further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification; repealing provisions relating to radiologic procedures and education and training required; and making a repeal. | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 8, 2026 |
| HB 2731 | An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties. | Co-sponsor | In committee | August 11, 2026 |
| HB 158 | An Act providing for sport activities in public institutions of higher education and public school entities to be expressly designated male, female or coed; and creating causes of action for harms suffered by designation. | Co-sponsor | In committee | July 1, 2026 |
| HB 2660 | An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Agriculture-Linked Investment Program, further providing for legislative intent, for definitions, for general authority of commission and for Agriculture-Linked Investment Program. | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 24, 2026 |
| HB 2599 | An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for firearms not to be carried without a license, for licenses and for proof of license and exception. | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 3, 2026 |
| HB 2396 | An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer fuel price relief. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 16, 2026 |
| HR 478 | A Resolution designating April 29, 2026, as "Professional Pest Management Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 9, 2026 |
| HB 1950 | An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 25, 2026 |
| HR 339 | House Discharge Resolution discharging Committee on Health from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 9. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 1425 | An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in cigarette sales and licensing, further providing for definitions and providing for presumed cost of doing business by retailer; providing for tobacco products; and making repeals. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | December 22, 2025 |
| HR 332 | House Discharge Resolution discharging Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations from further consideration of House Resolution No. 278. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | December 17, 2025 |
| HR 260 | A Resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "Disabled American Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the men and women who have borne the wounds of war, and the unwavering advocacy and support of the Disabled American Veterans. | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 16, 2025 |
| HB 1030 | An Act designating Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | November 19, 2025 |
| HR 281 | House Discharge Resolution discharging Committee on Education from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 9. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | September 29, 2025 |
| HB 1091 | An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in intestate succession, further providing for shares of others than surviving spouse. | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 10, 2025 |
| HB 1693 | An Act amending Title 29 (Federal Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for immigration compliance and public safety. | Co-sponsor | In committee | July 2, 2025 |
| HB 1684 | An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in inheritance tax, further providing for appraisement and for deductions. | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 30, 2025 |
| HB 1675 | An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for special plates for current members of the armed forces of the United States. | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 30, 2025 |
| HB 1306 | 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 for classes of income. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 24, 2025 |
| HR 194 | A Resolution recognizing the month of August 2025 as "National Wellness Month" in Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 23, 2025 |
| HB 1511 | An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for miscellaneous provisions and for violent incident clearance and technological investigative methods; establishing the Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Program; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 18, 2025 |
| HB 1582 | An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in local taxes, further providing for delegation of taxing powers and restrictions thereon, for payroll tax and for limitations on rates of specific taxes and providing for expiration of business gross receipts tax. | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 10, 2025 |
| HR 206 | A Resolution designating June 14, 2025, as the "250th Birthday of the United States Army" in Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 9, 2025 |
| HB 1519 | 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, further providing for mental illness coverage. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 29, 2025 |
| HB 1437 | An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 12, 2025 |
| HB 1273 | 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, repealing provisions relating to electronic payment and to additions, penalties and fees; in general provisions, providing for method of payment; and making a repeal. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 21, 2025 |
| HB 1134 | An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, further providing for misbranding of food. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 21, 2025 |
| HB 1132 | An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, providing for unhealthy ultra-processed food prohibited in competitive foods. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 21, 2025 |
| HB 1131 | An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, providing for prohibited substances in competitive foods. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 21, 2025 |
| HB 1264 | An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, further providing for Fort Indiantown Gap; and establishing the Service Members, Veterans and their Families Fund. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2025 |
| HB 1172 | An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further providing for definitions, for designation of snowmobile and ATV roads and for operation in safe manner. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 9, 2025 |
| HB 1005 | An Act repealing the act of July 13, 1953 (P.L.377, No.85), known as the Use and Storage Tax Act. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 24, 2025 |
| HB 767 | An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Gadsden flag plate. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 3, 2025 |
| HB 454 | An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, repealing provisions relating to firearms not to be carried without a license, providing for license not required, repealing provisions relating to carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia, further providing for prohibited conduct during emergency, providing for sportsman's firearm permit, further providing for licenses and for antique firearms and repealing provisions relating to proof of license and exception; and making editorial changes. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2025 |
| HB 437 | A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for qualifications of electors. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2025 |
| HB 68 | An Act limiting assignment of State-owned vehicles. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 14, 2025 |