Patrick J. Harkins
Pennsylvania · State Representative · District 1 · Democrat
Address
Room 331, Irvis Office Building P.O. Box 202001, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone
717-787-7406
Address
460 E. 26th St., Erie, PA 16504
Phone
814-459-1949
Address
Room 331, Irvis Office Building P.O. Box 202001, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone
717-787-7406
Address
460 E. 26th St., Erie, PA 16504
Phone
814-459-1949
Featured Bills
Jul 20, 2026
Signed by Governor
Cosponsor
Pennsylvania House Bill 482
An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Compact.
Became Law
Jul 01, 2026
Passed House
Cosponsor
Pennsylvania House Bill 2146
An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions.
Active
Jun 30, 2026
Passed House
Cosponsor
Pennsylvania House Bill 2359
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in computer data center equipment incentive program, further providing for definitions, for application for certification, for eligibility requirements relating to sales and use tax refund program, for notification, for eligibility requirements relating to sales and use tax exemption program and for notification and records.
Active
Jun 24, 2026
Passed House
Cosponsor
Pennsylvania House Resolution 568
A Resolution designating June 23, 2026, as "Dravet Syndrome Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Active
Jun 23, 2026
Passed House
Cosponsor
Pennsylvania House Bill 1127
An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
Active
Recent Votes
Jul 23, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
CONCURRENCE
Passed
Pennsylvania House Bill 1042
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes against unborn child, further providing for the offense of murder of unborn child; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; in judicial boards and commissions, further providing for adoption of guidelines for sentencing; in posttrial matters, further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings; in sentencing, providing for sentence for general murder of the second degree, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of imprisonment for reasons of illness; in general administration, providing for earned vocational training and education credit; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power, for short sentence parole, for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing; and, in powers and duties, further providing for consideration of criminal convictions.
Jul 23, 2026
Voted No
No
MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES
Failed
Pennsylvania House Bill 1042
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes against unborn child, further providing for the offense of murder of unborn child; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; in judicial boards and commissions, further providing for adoption of guidelines for sentencing; in posttrial matters, further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings; in sentencing, providing for sentence for general murder of the second degree, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of imprisonment for reasons of illness; in general administration, providing for earned vocational training and education credit; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power, for short sentence parole, for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing; and, in powers and duties, further providing for consideration of criminal convictions.
Jul 23, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
House Resolution 600
Passed
Pennsylvania House Resolution 600
A Resolution authorizing the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to hold session on September 9, 2026, at 5:45 p.m., at Congress Hall in Philadelphia, in celebration of the momentous and historic occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and the United States Semiquincentennial.
Jul 23, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Committee vote (Rules): Report Bill As Committed
Passed
Pennsylvania House Resolution 600
A Resolution authorizing the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to hold session on September 9, 2026, at 5:45 p.m., at Congress Hall in Philadelphia, in celebration of the momentous and historic occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and the United States Semiquincentennial.
Jul 23, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Committee vote (Rules): Re-report Bill As Amended
Passed
Pennsylvania House Bill 1042
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes against unborn child, further providing for the offense of murder of unborn child; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; in judicial boards and commissions, further providing for adoption of guidelines for sentencing; in posttrial matters, further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings; in sentencing, providing for sentence for general murder of the second degree, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of imprisonment for reasons of illness; in general administration, providing for earned vocational training and education credit; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power, for short sentence parole, for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing; and, in powers and duties, further providing for consideration of criminal convictions.
Jul 23, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Committee vote (Rules): Adopt Amendment
Passed
Pennsylvania House Bill 1042
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes against unborn child, further providing for the offense of murder of unborn child; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; in judicial boards and commissions, further providing for adoption of guidelines for sentencing; in posttrial matters, further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings; in sentencing, providing for sentence for general murder of the second degree, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of imprisonment for reasons of illness; in general administration, providing for earned vocational training and education credit; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power, for short sentence parole, for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing; and, in powers and duties, further providing for consideration of criminal convictions.
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