Pennsylvania · Current officeholder
Napoleon Nelson
Democratic Pennsylvania House, District 154
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Sponsored legislation
68 bills in the current data (19 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2299 | An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for definitions; and, in recordings by law enforcement officers, further providing for definitions. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | October 22, 2026 |
| HB 2822 | An Act amending Title 7 (Banks and Banking) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for community reinvestment, for community reinvestment by banks and for community reinvestment by nonbank entities. | Primary sponsor | In committee | October 5, 2026 |
| HB 744 | An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions and for restricted activities, providing for gift ban and for gift ban exceptions and further providing for statement of financial interests. | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 29, 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. | Primary 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 2602 | 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, further providing for attendance policy at charter, regional charter and cyber charter schools; in charter schools, further providing for cyber charter school requirements and prohibitions and for enrollee wellness checks and providing for child protection and support plan; and imposing penalties. | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 8, 2026 |
| HB 131 | An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in law enforcement background investigations and employment information, further providing for maintenance of records and for hiring report; and imposing penalties. | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 8, 2026 |
| HB 2739 | An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for voluntary changes in rates; and, in accounting and budgetary matters, further providing for depreciation accounts and reports. | Co-sponsor | In committee | August 18, 2026 |
| HR 553 | A Resolution designating May 19, 2026, as "Pontian Greek Genocide Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 29, 2026 |
| HB 2650 | An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; in computer data center equipment incentive program, providing for certification prohibition; providing for Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development certification and standards; and imposing duties. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 25, 2026 |
| HB 2635 | An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, further providing for automated speed enforcement system on designated highways. | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 15, 2026 |
| HB 1905 | An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation; and, in particular rights and immunities, further prohibiting civil rights violations. | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 15, 2026 |
| HB 1902 | An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation; in particular rights and immunities, further providing for civil rights violations; and, in employees, further providing for definitions and providing for annual officer training on hate-based intimidation. | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 15, 2026 |
| HB 1113 | An Act establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers and duties; establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians Restricted Account; and establishing the Advisory Committee to Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers, duties and membership. | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 9, 2026 |
| HR 396 | A Resolution designating the month of January 2026 as "School Director Recognition Month" in Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 2487 | An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, providing for information for school districts. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 6, 2026 |
| HB 2486 | An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for student mental health supports. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 6, 2026 |
| HB 2485 | An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school safety and security, providing for trauma-informed records program; and imposing a penalty. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 6, 2026 |
| HR 476 | A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 4, 2026 |
| HB 2246 | An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in water resources planning, further providing for State water plan and providing for covered data centers; and promulgating regulations. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 1, 2026 |
| HR 504 | A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2025 as "Guillain-Barré Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 29, 2026 |
| HB 2151 | An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for data center ordinance assistance. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 23, 2026 |
| HB 2435 | An Act imposing dementia care training requirements for certain emergency medical services providers; and providing for powers and duties of the Department of Health. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 21, 2026 |
| HB 2376 | An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for civil immigration arrests in houses of worship. | Co-sponsor | In committee | 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 424 | A Resolution designating March 25, 2026, as "Prince Hall Mason Day at the Capitol" in Pennsylvania in recognition of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2026 |
| HB 2276 | An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general administration relating to correctional institutions, providing for boards of prison inspectors in State correctional institutions. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 10, 2026 |
| HB 2260 | An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in obstructing governmental operations, providing for civil immigration arrests made on Commonwealth property; and imposing a penalty. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 3, 2026 |
| HB 2259 | An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for actions not permissible in a courthouse; and imposing penalties. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 3, 2026 |
| HR 413 | A Resolution recognizing "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania by commemorating the recently passed 50th anniversary of the closure of Freedom House Ambulance Service. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 4, 2026 |
| HR 401 | A Resolution recognizing the month of February 2026 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania and celebrating a century of immeasurable contributions, resilience and sacrifices of African Americans in helping to shape our Commonwealth and nation. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 4, 2026 |
| HB 2169 | An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, making editorial changes to delete references to "approved private school" for the purpose of adding references to "approved special education school." | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| HB 2168 | An Act amending the act of December 19, 1990 (P.L.1372, No.212), known as the Early Intervention Services System Act, in Statewide system for provision of early intervention services, further providing for administration by Department of Education. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| HB 2167 | An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, making editorial changes to delete references to "approved private school" for the purpose of adding references to "approved special education school." | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| HB 1648 | 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, further providing for definitions and providing for mental health days. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| HB 1806 | An Act amending Title 38 (Holidays and Observances) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veteran recognition, providing for 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day. | Primary sponsor | In committee | 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 |
| HR 400 | A Resolution urging the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in consultation and cooperation with the United States Secretary of State and relevant Federal partners, to compile and publicize information on reputable humanitarian, nonprofit and faith-based organizations through which the residents of Pennsylvania may provide assistance for humanitarian relief in Haiti. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 26, 2026 |
| HB 2148 | An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, requiring certain school entities to adopt policies and procedures relating to access to school property by individuals or certain enforcement officials; and providing for training, reporting to governing bodies of school entities and for department guidelines. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 20, 2026 |
| HB 2121 | 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 temporary license. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 8, 2026 |
| HB 150 | An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, 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. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | December 22, 2025 |
| 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 |
| HR 321 | A Resolution designating October 3, 2025, as "Sharon Cullen Day" in Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | October 1, 2025 |
| HR 272 | A Resolution designating July 27, 2025, as "Dick Allen Day" in Pennsylvania. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | September 30, 2025 |
| HB 1904 | An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for sentencing for hate-based intimidation and for community impact statements. | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 30, 2025 |
| HB 1903 | An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in Safe2Say Program, further providing for definitions and for Safe2Say Program; in postsecondary institution sexual harassment and sexual violence policy and online reporting system, further providing for definitions, for policy for postsecondary institution sexual harassment and sexual violence and for online reporting system; and making an editorial change. | Primary sponsor | In committee | September 30, 2025 |
| HB 1407 | An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further providing for instructional certificate grade spans and age levels and duties of department and providing for instructional certificate grade spans and age levels; and abrogating a regulation . | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | July 22, 2025 |
| HR 274 | A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to expand Medicare to include coverage of hearing aids. | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 25, 2025 |
| HR 267 | A Resolution designating June 8, 2025, as "Lieutenant Colonel George Hardy Day" in Pennsylvania, honoring Lieutenant Colonel George Hardy's military service and recognizing him as a decorated veteran, community leader and enduring symbol of courage. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 25, 2025 |
| HB 1670 | 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 hearing aid coverage. | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 25, 2025 |
| HB 1610 | 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 income taxes imposed by other states and providing for provisions for overtime pay; in corporate net income tax, further providing for definitions, for determination of net loss deduction, for imposition of tax, for reports and payment of tax, for timely mailing treated as timely filing and payment and for additional withholding requirements, repealing provisions relating to consolidated reports, further providing for extension of time to file reports, for changes made by Federal Government, for limitations on assessments, for definitions, for manufacturing innovation and reinvestment deduction, for enforcement, rules and regulations, inquisitorial powers of the department, for retention of records and for penalties; in tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions and providing for application of tax credits or tax benefits to a unitary business; providing for working Pennsylvanians tax credit; and, in general provisions, further providing for estimated tax, for underpayment of estimated tax and for restatement of tax liability under treaties. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 25, 2025 |
| HB 1639 | An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in highly automated vehicles, further providing for certificate of compliance required. | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 23, 2025 |
| HR 227 | A Resolution designating the week of August 17 through 23, 2025, as "Little League World Series Week" in Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 9, 2025 |
| HB 1535 | An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, further providing for grading, classification and promotion of pupils. | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 2, 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 1518 | An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for application for driver's license or learner's permit, for issuance and content of driver's license and for expiration and renewal of drivers' licenses. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 29, 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. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 7, 2025 |
| HR 198 | A Resolution designating May 6, 2025, as "AKA Day at the Capitol" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 6, 2025 |
| HR 191 | A Resolution designating May 6, 2025, as "AKA Day at the Capitol" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 15, 2025 |
| HB 1188 | An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for protection of State-owned electronic devices and networks from applications controlled by foreign adversaries. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 10, 2025 |
| HR 117 | A Resolution recognizing March 14, 2025, as "Black Midwives Day" in Pennsylvania. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 8, 2025 |
| HB 1150 | An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions, for minimum wages and for preemption. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 3, 2025 |
| HB 1004 | An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in research and development tax credit, further providing for limitation on credits. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 24, 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 443 | An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence for murder, murder of unborn child and murder of law enforcement officer and for sentence of persons under the age of 18 for murder, murder of an unborn child and murder of a law enforcement officer; and, in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2025 |
| HB 168 | An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 16, 2025 |
| HB 46 | An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for kindergartens and providing for pre-kindergarten programs; and, in pupils and attendance, further providing for age limits and temporary residence and for definitions. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 10, 2025 |