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Brown Announces Enactment of Greg Moyer’s Law
After more than a decade of advocacy and my work alongside the Moyer family, I’m proud to share that Greg Moyer’s Law, Senate Bill 375, has officially been signed into law as Act 17 of 2026. Greg Moyer tragically passed away at just 15 years old after suffering sudden cardiac arrest during a high school basketball game. By the time EMS arrived with an AED nearly 20 minutes later, it was too late to save him. Sudden cardiac arrest remains the leading cause of death among young athletes, and we know that immediate access to an AED can save lives. This new law requires AEDs to be present at all PIAA-sanctioned athletic events and practices and ensures schools have emergency action plans in place for sudden cardiac arrest situations. Sudden cardiac arrest remains the leading cause of death among young athletes, and we know immediate access to an AED can save lives. This legislation honors Greg’s legacy and represents years of dedication from his parents, Rachel and John Moyer, his sisters, advocates, medical professionals, educators, and many others who helped move this important initiative forward. Senate Visits Philadelphia for Ceremonial Meeting
It was a beautiful day of remembering the history of our Commonwealth and the United States of America at the National Constitution Center last week! The Pennsylvania State Senate held a ceremonial celebration honoring the United States Semiquincentennial. This is a historical tradition of the Pennsylvania State Senate, as similar meetings were held in Philadelphia to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1926, the 200th anniversary of the Declaration’s signing in 1976, and the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Constitution in 1987. It was also a treat to be joined in this celebration by Claire Serkosky of Carbondale, the winner of the 40th Senate District Essay Contest. Thank you for accompanying me on this historic day in Philadelphia! Brown’s Bill to Improve Oversight of Short-Term Rentals Advances
I’m pleased to share that my legislation, Senate Bill 1105, has advanced out of committee and is now headed to the full Senate for consideration. This bill is designed to strengthen transparency and accountability related to online home sharing and short-term rental services operating in Pennsylvania. Currently, hotels, bed and breakfasts, and short-term rental hosts are required to collect and remit hotel taxes, but inconsistent reporting and compliance have created challenges for counties and local taxing authorities. Senate Bill 1105 would allow counties, through local ordinance, to require hotel operators and booking platforms to provide basic transaction information needed to ensure hotel taxes are being properly collected and remitted. This helps create fairness for traditional hotels and lodging businesses that already follow the law while ensuring local governments receive the revenue they are owed for planning and community services. I look forward to continuing to advance this legislation through the Senate. Scenes from 40th Senate District
This week’s photo is courtesy of the Dr. Jane Huffman Wildlife Genetics Institute and features this adorable image of a mother bear and her four cubs! The photo was captured by the lab’s trail camera during its long-term tick surveillance program at a site in Marshalls Creek. The lab monitors wildlife movement and occupancy patterns to better understand how wildlife interactions may impact tick populations and disease transmission. This important research helps equip the scientific community with better tools to address and control tick-related issues. We are fortunate to have this incredible research facility in our community. As a reminder, I secured state funding to ensure every Pennsylvania resident has access to free tick testing through this lab. If you find a tick, submitting it for testing is simple, and the results can provide valuable information to you and your physician to assist with diagnosis and treatment decisions. You can learn more here. This photo has also been shared on my social media pages and added to the 40th Senatorial District Photo Gallery. Interested in showcasing your photography skills? I invite residents of the 40th Senatorial District to share their photography and help capture the beauty and character of our community. Whether it’s a scenic landscape, community event, wildlife photo, or historic landmark, I encourage you to submit images that highlight the unique aspects of our district, which includes parts of Lackawanna and Wayne counties and all of Monroe County. Click here to submit your work and learn more. May Legislative Report: Waste Management
My May Legislative Report with Waste Management’s Grand Central Environmental Education Center in Pen Argyl is now out! Watch out for the full version on News 13, or you can watch the report on my website. For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Center Groundbreaking
On Thursday, I attended the groundbreaking ceremony for For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation‘s new facility, Pete’s Dream, at The Pines, Family Resort at Woodloch in Hawley! This will be the nation’s first-of-its-kind respite center dedicated exclusively for families facing cancer and is now under construction on 32 acres. Designed using two decades of outcome data and input from oncology professionals, every space on this campus is built to help families find time and space to step away from their diagnosis and heal together. When it opens in 2027, thousands of patients and their loved ones will have a dedicated place for respite – at no cost to their families. |
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