New Law Closes Loophole in Sex Offender Registry to Better Protect Children
July 1, 2025

New Law Closes Loophole in Sex Offender Registry to Better Protect Children

A new law signed yesterday by the governor will strengthen Pennsylvania’s efforts to protect children from sexual abuse in youth sports and nonprofit programs, according to the bill’s sponsors Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Baker Bill to Expand Body Camera Use for Law Enforcement Passes Senate
June 30, 2025

Baker Bill to Expand Body Camera Use for Law Enforcement Passes Senate

Legislation sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to expand the use of body-worn cameras to additional law enforcement personnel has passed the Senate.  [Read More]

Mastriano, Baker Bill Seeking to Enhance State Veterans Homes One Step Closer to Becoming Law
June 26, 2025

Mastriano, Baker Bill Seeking to Enhance State Veterans Homes One Step Closer to Becoming Law

Legislation seeking to enhance Pennsylvania’s six state Veterans Homes advanced from the General Assembly and is one step closer to becoming law, according to the bill’s sponsors Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

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June 26, 2025

Langerholc’s and Baker’s Legislation to Modernize Motivational Boot Camp Statute, Save Quehanna Passes Committee

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to modernize the outdated statutory framework governing the Department of Corrections’ motivational boot camp program at Quehanna Boot Camp in Clearfield County passed the Senate Judiciary Committee today.  [Read More]

Tomorrow: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting
June 25, 2025

Tomorrow: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a voting meeting, tomorrow, Thursday, June 26, at 9:30 a.m., in Room 8E-B, East Wing of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg.  [Read More]

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June 25, 2025

Meeting to consider SB 875 and SB 381

Senate Judiciary Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing  [Read More]

Baker: Senate Advances Lifesaving Breast Cancer Legislation for Women Across Pennsylvania
June 25, 2025

Baker: Senate Advances Lifesaving Breast Cancer Legislation for Women Across Pennsylvania

With broad bipartisan support, the Senate approved legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s no-cost breast cancer screening law by ensuring diagnostic imaging is fully covered, removing financial barriers for patients, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who supported the measure.  [Read More]

MONDAY: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting
June 20, 2025

MONDAY: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a voting meeting, Monday, June 23, Off the Floor in the Senate Rules Room of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 779; and HB 355, HB 378 and HB 491
June 20, 2025

Meeting to consider SB 779; and HB 355, HB 378 and HB 491

Senate Judiciary Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Room  [Read More]

Local Leaders Applaud Housing and Safety Investments Across the 20th District
June 17, 2025

Local Leaders Applaud Housing and Safety Investments Across the 20th District

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) and Jeff Olsommer (R-139) announced more than $1.75 million in state funding has been awarded to communities across the 20th Senatorial District through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund.  [Read More]

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