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In this Update:
Senate Approves Measure to Protect Children
The Senate approved legislation that I co-sponsored which would establish commonsense safeguards for children interacting with artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. The bill will be sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Senate Bill 1090 would require robust, age-appropriate safeguards to prevent content generation that encourages self-harm, suicide or violence against others, and directs users to appropriate resources. Heartbreaking stories have been reported of vulnerable individuals, including minors, who have used AI chatbots to cope with trauma, mental health, depression and anxiety. Multiple families have alleged in lawsuits that chatbot responses contributed to their teen’s death by suicide. Legislation Expanding First Responder Training
Legislation to help alleviate the shortage of emergency responder instructors across Pennsylvania was approved by the Senate. Senate Bill 782 would allow retired public school and state employees who previously worked part-time as certified EMS, fire or police instructors to return to that work without losing their pension benefits. Retirees would not earn additional benefits. The measure was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Senate Acts to Protect Vehicle Choice
Legislation preserving Pennsylvanians’ ability to choose their preferred vehicle by prohibiting state mandates on specific vehicle purchases was approved by the Senate. Senate Bill 990 protects consumer choice, encourages innovation and helps prevent higher costs associated with uniform mandates. The bill supports a comprehensive approach to transportation that includes gas and diesel-powered vehicles, hybrids, electric vehicles and emerging technologies, allowing new advancements to develop and compete. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Shooting Range Improvement Program
Shooting ranges and related organizations open for public use have until May 8 to apply for state grants for development and renovation work that helps ensure community access to safe ranges. Related organizations include shooting clubs, recreational shooting organizations, archery clubs and education groups. Public use of facilities includes public range times, educational outreach/trainings or organized shooting competitions. Retail ranges are not eligible to apply for this program. Each Pennsylvania Game Commission region will receive at least one project. Learn about eligible projects and how to apply here. Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Assistance
If you need help filing your property tax/rent rebate application, my Centre County District Office will be hosting an assistance event on March 24. Please call 814-806-1197 or stop by my office in State College to register. See the flyer above for more information.
We will also be hosting additional assistance events in Cambria County next month. To register for one of these events, please call my office at 814-266-2277. See the flyer above for more information. Preventing Scams Against Seniors
On April 7 at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center in Johnstown, we will be hosting a seminar with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office to go over the top 10 scams targeting seniors and how to prevent them. To RSVP for this event, please call my office at 814-266-2277 or visit senatorlangerholc.com/scams-seminar-registration. News for Veterans Sign Up
I am now offering a monthly e-newsletter with updates on news and information for veterans! If you are interested in receiving my veterans e-newsletter, please visit my website to sign up here. Share Your Local Events
If you’re hosting a local event, I want to hear about it. Please send your event details to wlangerholc@pasen.gov. If the event is free and open to the public, it could be highlighted in my e-newsletter or featured on my Facebook page to help share it with the community. National Agriculture Week
It’s National Agriculture Week! Thank you to all the farmers across the 35th Senatorial District helping to keep Pennsylvania a national leader in the agriculture industry! |
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