Joseph Kerwin

Sponsored bills

• HB1006: An Act amending the act of April 28, 1937 (P.L.417, No.105), known as the Milk Marketing Law, in weighing and testing, further providing for certified testers and for certified weighers and samplers. (primary sponsor)
• HR658: A Resolution designating December 13, 2026, as the "390th Birthday of the National Guard" in Pennsylvania.
• HR250: A Resolution recognizing November 11, 2026, as "Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.
• HR639: A Resolution designating August 15, 2026, as "One Million Degrees Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of a significant milestone in higher education and its impact on the Commonwealth's workforce, economy and communities.
• HR520: A Resolution recognizing September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mother's Day" in Pennsylvania. (primary sponsor)
• HB2855: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons and for use or possession of electric or electronic incapacitation device.
• HB1541: An Act amending the act of July 9, 1970 (P.L.484, No.164), entitled "An act relating to indemnification agreements between architects, engineers or surveyors and owners, contractors, subcontractors or suppliers and indemnification agreements relating to snow removal or ice control services," providing for void and unenforceable provisions or terms in construction contracts; and making editorial changes.
• HB2500: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in National Guard Youth Challenge Program, further providing for administration and for audit required. (primary sponsor)
• HB2173: An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants and trainees; further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification; repealing provisions relating to radiologic procedures and education and training required; and making a repeal.
• HB2731: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties.
• HB158: An Act providing for sport activities in public institutions of higher education and public school entities to be expressly designated male, female or coed; and creating causes of action for harms suffered by designation.
• HB2660: An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Agriculture-Linked Investment Program, further providing for legislative intent, for definitions, for general authority of commission and for Agriculture-Linked Investment Program. (primary sponsor)
• HB2599: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for firearms not to be carried without a license, for licenses and for proof of license and exception.
• HR478: A Resolution designating April 29, 2026, as "Professional Pest Management Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania. (primary sponsor)
• HB1950: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods.
• HR339: House Discharge Resolution discharging Committee on Health from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 9.
• HB1425: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in cigarette sales and licensing, further providing for definitions and providing for presumed cost of doing business by retailer; providing for tobacco products; and making repeals.
• HR332: House Discharge Resolution discharging Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations from further consideration of House Resolution No. 278.
• HR260: A Resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "Disabled American Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the men and women who have borne the wounds of war, and the unwavering advocacy and support of the Disabled American Veterans. (primary sponsor)
• HB1030: An Act designating Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.