October 27, 2025
Meeting to consider SB 911 and SB 1050; and HB 1176 and HB 1425
Senate Judiciary Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
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October 20, 2025
Baker Bill Protecting Privacy of Lottery Winners Passes Senate
The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to protect the privacy of Pennsylvania Lottery winners who receive prizes of $100,000 or more. [Read More]
October 16, 2025
Senators Introduce Legislation to Address Rise of AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
Senators Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Scott Martin (R-13) and Lisa Baker (R-20) have introduced a bill to better protect young people against the serious threats posed by child abuse materials generated using artificial intelligence (AI). [Read More]
October 10, 2025
Baker Recognized Among Pennsylvania’s Most Effective Lawmakers
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) has been recognized as one of Pennsylvania’s most effective legislators, according to a new analysis by the Center for Effective Lawmaking, featured this week in City and State Pennsylvania. [Read More]
October 9, 2025
Senate Passes Bill to Waive Interest on Short-Term Budget Impasse Loans
Pennsylvania counties, early education programs, rape prevention and domestic violence prevention centers could pay no interest on loans from the Pennsylvania Treasury under legislation approved by the Senate, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who supported the measure. [Read More]
September 9, 2025
Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Key Legislation for Pennsylvanians
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), approved five bills addressing a range of issues affecting Pennsylvanians. [Read More]
August 28, 2025
Baker, Pickett Announce $200,000 in State Funding to Upgrade Wyoming County 911 System
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) today announced $200,000 in state funding to support critical upgrades to Wyoming County’s 911 system. [Read More]
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]
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]
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]