Daniel Laughlin

This bill proposes public schools and higher education institutions to be required to categorize sports as male, female, and co-ed. This bill ensures that a government entity, licensing or accrediting organization, or athletic association may not entertain a complaint against or open an investigation on any school or institution for maintaining separate teams or sports based on sex. CPAC believes in preserving competitive fairness in women’s athletics and supports this bill. The Senate passed this bill on May 6, 2025, by a vote of 32-18. This bill has not become a law.

This bill proposes streamlining state government by eliminating outdated and inactive state entities and restructuring agency duties. CPAC supports smaller, more efficient governance and supports this bill. The Senate passed this bill on October 27, 2025, by a vote of 27-23. This bill has not become a law.

This bill proposes to remove Pennsylvania’s ability to enforce CO2 budget trading program regulations, which often acts as a hidden energy tax and leads to higher electricity costs for consumers. CPAC supports in-state energy production and supports this bill. The Senate passed this bill on October 22, 2025, by a vote of 33-17. This bill has not become a law.

This bill proposes the establishment of the Independent Energy Office to formulate energy efficiency initiatives designed to advance energy resource development opportunities and provide energy services to the state. CPAC supports energy development and supports this bill. The Senate passed this bill on February 3, 2025, by a vote of 27-21. This bill has not become a law.

This bill proposes streamlining licensing for private education institutions by allowing applications for licenses before securing a physical facility. SB 922 also allows for 6 months of conditional approval before school meets all criteria. This will likely result in more school options. CPAC supports school choice and supports this bill. The Senate passed this bill on September 9, 2025, by a vote of 31-18. This bill has not become a law.

This bill proposes prohibiting local municipalities from establishing rules that restrict energy choices based on fuel type. CPAC supports individual and business choice and American energy expansion and supports this bill. The Senate passed this bill on June 11, 2025, by a vote of 34-15. This bill has not become a law.

This bill proposes to require state and county attorneys to notify Immigration and Customs Enforcement if, during criminal proceedings, it is discovered a criminal defendant is not a citizen of the U.S. CPAC believes in the use of the federal government for national security and immigration enforcement and supported this bill. The Senate passed this bill on March 31, 2025, by a vote of 31-18. This bill has not become a law.

Proposes prohibiting courts from releasing defendants with unsecured bail or on their own recognizance if they are considered a public threat. CPAC supports public safety and ensuring accountability in the criminal justice system and supports this bill. The Senate passed this bill on March 31, 2025, by a vote of 32-17. This bill has not become a law.

Proposes establishing a formal process and requirement of action for municipalities regarding unauthorized encampments on private and public property. CPAC believes in order and public safety and supports this bill. The Seante passed this bill on June 25, 2025, by a vote of 34-16. This bill has not become a law.

This bill applies to all 1st class cities (in PA this only applies to Philadelphia). The bill proposes restricting Philadelphia's wage tax on non-residents who perform work outside of Philadelphia, regardless of whether their employer is based in Philadelphia or not. Overall, this reduces the city’s ability to tax those who live and work elsewhere. CPAC believes in protecting working-class taxpayers and supports this bill. The Senate passed this bill on June 23, 2025, by a vote of 29-21. This bill has not become a law.