News Releases Archives - Senator Pennycuick

June 26, 2025

PA House Passes Sens. Pennycuick, Kane Bill Targeting Rise of Deepfake Scams

The Pennsylvania House today acted to stem the rise of “deepfakes” and other forms of digital impersonation by approving legislation that would treat them as forgeries punishable by law, said sponsors Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. John Kane (D-9). These digital forgeries have been used to commit financial scams, injure personal reputations and disrupt the political process. Artificial intelligence allows individuals to create convincing images, audio and video of others, often without consent, that are nearly indistinguishable from reality. [Read More]

June 25, 2025

Senate Approves Pennycuick Bill Cracking Down on New Car Theft Tactic

The state Senate today approved legislation that would target thieves using new technology to spoof key fobs and steal vehicles, said co-prime sponsor Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) also co-prime sponsored the measure. [Read More]

June 24, 2025

Senate Passes Lifesaving, Bipartisan Breast Cancer Imaging Legislation

With broad bipartisan support, the Senate today approved legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s no-cost breast cancer screening law by ensuring diagnostic imaging is fully covered, removing financial barriers for patients. [Read More]

June 16, 2025

Pennsylvania Continues National Leadership on Breast Cancer Screening with Advancement of Senate Bill 88

Building on Pennsylvania’s landmark law that provides no-cost breast cancer screenings for high-risk individuals, Senate Bill 88, co-prime sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), was unanimously advanced by the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee. This legislation expands coverage for diagnostic screenings, ensuring that individuals who find an abnormality on a supplemental screening—under Act 1 of 2023, which Pennycuick also co-prime sponsored—can receive a diagnostic screening at no cost. Additionally, SB 88 broadens the range of supplemental screenings available to Pennsylvanians. [Read More]

June 13, 2025

Senator Pennycuick Hosts Capitol Ceremony Honoring Women Veterans

Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) hosted a special ceremony at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Tuesday, June 10, to honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of women veterans from across the Commonwealth. [Read More]

June 11, 2025

Committee Approves Pennycuick Bill to Protect Children in Military Families from Abuse

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to protect children from abuse that may involve a member of the U.S. Armed Forces was approved by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee today. [Read More]

June 10, 2025

Pennycuick Bill Targeting Rise of Deepfake Scams Approved by Senate

The Senate today acted to stem the rise of “deepfakes” and other forms of digital impersonation by approving legislation that would treat them as forgeries punishable by law, said sponsors Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. John Kane (D-9). [Read More]

June 6, 2025

Senator Pennycuick to Host Scam Jam in Pottstown on June 13

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) invites area residents to attend her upcoming $camJam event on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the TriCounty Active Adult Center, located at 288 Moser Road, Pottstown, PA 19464. [Read More]

June 4, 2025

Pennycuick Bill Cracking Down on New Car Theft Tactic Approved by Senate Committee

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and co-sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) to target car thieves using new technology to spoof key fobs was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee. [Read More]

June 3, 2025

Pennycuick Deepfake Bill Secures Key Committee Passage

Today, the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 649 introduced by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. John Kane (D-9) to modernize Pennsylvania’s forgery statute by explicitly addressing the rise of “deepfakes” and other forms of digital impersonation. [Read More]