Pennsylvania Senate
Vincent Hughes
Democratic. Senate, district 7.
Emailhughes@pasenate.com
contactOfficial record 1https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/Senate_bio.cfm?id=152
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officialOfficial record 3https://www.palegis.us/senate/members/bio/152/sen-hughes
officialOfficial record 4https://www.senatorhughes.com/
officialBills they sponsored
71 bills sponsored this session
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 State certificate fee reductionSB 295 · this session · introduced Jun 25, 2026
Referred to EDUCATION, June 25, 2026An Act amending the act of February 9, 1999 (P.L.1, No.1), known as the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act, in capital facilities, further providing for definitions and for appropriation for and limitation on redevelopSB 294 · this session · introduced May 1, 2026
Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, May 1, 2026An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in Innovate in PA Tax Credit, further providing for legislative intent, for definitions, for duties, for use of tax credits bySB 1175 · this session · introduced Mar 18, 2026
Referred to FINANCE, March 18, 2026An Act providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027; itemizing public improvement projects, furniture and equipment projects, transportation assistance, flood control projects, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat CoSB 1174 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 24, 2026An Act providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027SB 1173 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 24, 2026An Act making appropriations to the Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaSB 1172 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 24, 2026An Act providing for funding for State-related universities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, for costs basis, for frequency of payments and for recordkeeping requirements; imposing a SB 1171 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 24, 2026An Act making appropriations from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and from restricted revenue accounts within the General Fund to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of Professional and OccupatiSB 1170 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 24, 2026An Act making appropriations from the restricted revenue accounts within the State Gaming Fund and from the restricted revenue accounts within the Fantasy Contest Fund and Video Gaming Fund to the Attorney General, the DSB 1169 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 24, 2026An Act making appropriations from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund and from Federal augmentation funds to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027SB 1168 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 24, 2026An Act making appropriations from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027SB 1167 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 24, 2026An Act making appropriations from the State Employees' Retirement Fund and from the SERS Defined Contribution Fund to provide for expenses of the State Employees' Retirement Board for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to JunSB 1166 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 24, 2026An Act making appropriations from the Public School Employees' Retirement Fund and from the PSERS Defined Contribution Fund to provide for expenses of the Public School Employees' Retirement Board for the fiscal year JulSB 1165 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 24, 2026An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate in the Office of Attorney GeneralSB 1164 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 24, 2026An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic DevelopmentSB 1163 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
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An Act making appropriations from the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Community and Economic Development to provide for the expenses of administeriSB 1162 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 24, 2026An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026,SB 1161 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 24, 2026An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Jazz Foundation of America plate; in fees, further providing for payments to special funds; and esSB 1115 · this session · introduced Dec 15, 2025
Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Dec. 15, 2025An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for Pennsylvania Promise Program; and establishing the Pennsylvania Promise Program FundSB 299 · this session · introduced Dec 5, 2025
Referred to EDUCATION, Dec. 5, 2025An Act providing for mandatory Statewide employer-paid sick leave for employees and for civil penalties and remediesSB 13 · this session · introduced May 28, 2025
Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, May 28, 2025An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in higher education accountability and transparency, further providing for exit counselingSB 733 · this session · introduced May 12, 2025
Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 11, 2025An Act providing for a report on artificial intelligence in the workforce; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and Department of Community and Economic DevelopmentSB 293 · this session · introduced May 12, 2025
Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9), Feb. 2, 2026An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in fiscal supplements to statutory programs, establishing a tracking system for publicly financed housingSB 673 · this session · introduced Apr 28, 2025
Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, April 28, 2025An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public indecency, further providing for prostitution and related offensesSB 647 · this session · introduced Apr 21, 2025
Referred to JUDICIARY, April 21, 2025An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in additional special funds and restricted accounts, establishing the Survivor-Centered, Accessible, Fair and Empowering Housing TrustSB 646 · this session · introduced Apr 21, 2025
Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, April 21, 2025An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in source selection and contract formation, further providing for debarment or suspensionSB 486 · this session · introduced Apr 2, 2025
Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, April 2, 2025An Act amending Title 46 (Legislature) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for racial impact statements in consideration of legislationSB 513 · this session · introduced Mar 25, 2025
Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, March 25, 2025An Act amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in limitation of time, further providing for six months limitation; in matters affectingSB 54 · this session · introduced Mar 21, 2025
Referred to JUDICIARY, March 21, 2025An Act providing for notification of wage theft and for protection for employees who report wage theft; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; establishing the Wage Theft Notification and Protection ResSB 487 · this session · introduced Mar 21, 2025
Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, March 21, 2025An 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; and establishing the Residential Electric VehSB 485 · this session · introduced Mar 21, 2025
Referred to FINANCE, March 21, 2025An 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 taxSB 484 · this session · introduced Mar 21, 2025
Referred to FINANCE, March 21, 2025An Act providing for medical debt collection protection; and imposing duties on the Attorney General and the Department of HealthSB 371 · this session · introduced Mar 6, 2025
Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, March 6, 2025An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, adopting the Uniform Electronic Recordation of Custodial Interrogations Act; requiring recordings of interrSB 370 · this session · introduced Mar 6, 2025
Referred to LAW AND JUSTICE, March 6, 2025An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in depositions and witnesses, providing for informant testimonySB 369 · this session · introduced Mar 6, 2025
Referred to JUDICIARY, March 6, 2025An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for investigations; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania State Police and the Municipal Police Officers' Education and TrSB 368 · this session · introduced Mar 6, 2025
Referred to LAW AND JUSTICE, March 6, 2025An Act providing for duties of public employers relating to public employee informationSB 361 · this session · introduced Feb 28, 2025
Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Feb. 28, 2025An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for solitary confinementSB 360 · this session · introduced Feb 28, 2025
Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 28, 2025An Act providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2025-2026; itemizing public improvement projects, furniture and equipment projects, transportation assistance, redevelopment assistance projects, flood control projSB 292 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 26, 2025An Act providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2025-2026SB 291 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 26, 2025An Act providing for funding for certain State-related universities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, for costs basis, for frequency of payments and for recordkeeping requirements; impSB 290 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 26, 2025An Act making appropriations from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026SB 289 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 26, 2025An Act making appropriations from the restricted revenue accounts within the State Gaming Fund and from the restricted revenue accounts within the Fantasy Contest Fund and Video Gaming Fund to the Attorney General, the DSB 288 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 26, 2025An Act making appropriations from the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Community and Economic Development to provide for the expenses of administeriSB 287 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 26, 2025An Act making appropriations from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund and from Federal augmentation funds to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026SB 286 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 26, 2025An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic DevelopmentSB 285 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 26, 2025An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate in the Office of Attorney GeneralSB 284 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 26, 2025An Act making appropriations from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and from restricted revenue accounts within the General Fund to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of Professional and OccupatiSB 283 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 26, 2025An Act making appropriations from the Public School Employees' Retirement Fund and from the PSERS Defined Contribution Fund to provide for expenses of the Public School Employees' Retirement Board for the fiscal year JulSB 282 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 26, 2025An Act making appropriations from the State Employees' Retirement Fund and from the SERS Defined Contribution Fund to provide for expenses of the State Employees' Retirement Board for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to JunSB 281 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 26, 2025An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2025,SB 280 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 26, 2025An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, providing for price disclosureSB 301 · this session · introduced Feb 25, 2025
Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, Feb. 25, 2025An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Independent Fiscal Office, further providing for definitions and for duties of office and providing for poverty impSB 151 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2025
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 3, 2025An Act amending Title 50 (Mental Health) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for protection of minors on social media; and imposing penaltiesSB 22 · this session · introduced Jan 24, 2025
Referred to COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY, Jan. 24, 2025An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in falsification and intimidation, further providing for the offense of false reports to law enforcement authoritiesSB 182 · this session · introduced Jan 24, 2025
Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 24, 2025An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in falsification and intimidation, further providing for the offense of false alarms to agencies of public safetySB 175 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2025
Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9), June 2, 2025An Act providing for health care insurance coverage protections, for duties of the Insurance Department and the Insurance Commissioner, for regulations, for enforcement and for penaltiesSB 52 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, Jan. 22, 2025An Act providing for individual and group health care insurance coverage protections and for core health benefits; imposing penalties; and providing for applicability and for regulationsSB 51 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, Jan. 22, 2025An Act providing for health care insurance coverage protections, for duties of the Insurance Department and the Insurance Commissioner, for regulations, for enforcement and for penaltiesSB 50 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, Jan. 22, 2025An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of sale or transfer of firearmsSB 47 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 22, 2025An Act providing for adoption by the Attorney General of a Statewide model policy related to the prevention of excessive force by law enforcement officers and school security personnelSB 46 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Referred to LAW AND JUSTICE, Jan. 22, 2025An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitionsSB 43 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 22, 2025An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons aSB 42 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 22, 2025An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in public recreation areaSB 39 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 22, 2025An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfeSB 37 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 22, 2025An Act providing for the study of intergenerational poverty; establishing the Intergenerational Poverty Tracking System, the Interagency Workgroup on Poverty and Economic Insecurity and the Pennsylvania Commission on PovSB 152 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Jan. 22, 2025An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licensesSB 148 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 22, 2025An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection from abuse, further providing for definitions and for reliefSB 123 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 22, 2025An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms; and abrogating a regulationSB 122 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 22, 2025An Act providing for the establishment and funding of a center to conduct research on gun violence in this CommonwealthSB 121 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 22, 2025An 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 entitiesSB 119 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, Jan. 22, 2025An 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 Environmental Resources, its officers and departmental and advisory boards aSB 118 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, Jan. 22, 2025Roster from Open States (the open civic-data project), archived on our side. Bill records from the Pennsylvania legislature’s own site.