Senator Laughlin
Senator
Dan Laughlin
Serving Erie County
Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair
Senator
Dan Laughlin
Serving Erie County
Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair

Recent News

Sen. Laughlin Announces Senate Passage of  Student Cellphone Policy Legislation
February 4, 2026

Sen. Laughlin Announces Senate Passage of Student Cellphone Policy Legislation

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced the Pennsylvania Senate has passed legislation requiring public schools across the commonwealth to adopt policies limiting student cellphone use during the school day. Senate Bill 1014 aims to reduce classroom distractions, improve academic performance, and address growing concerns surrounding student mental health and social development.  [Read More]

Sen. Laughlin Warns of Shapiro Budget Risks, Calls for Cannabis, Skill Game Oversight and Fair Wages
February 3, 2026

Sen. Laughlin Warns of Shapiro Budget Risks, Calls for Cannabis, Skill Game Oversight and Fair Wages

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49), today expressed concerns about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27, calling for a more responsible spending plan and action on cannabis and skill game regulation.  [Read More]

E-news Updates – January 29, 2026
January 29, 2026

E-news Updates – January 29, 2026

In this Update: Holding Animal Abusers Accountable Artistry in Metal at Stempka Designs MBA Legislative Luncheon How I Can Help Hearing Explores AI’s Impact on Pennsylvania’s Biotech Sector Keeping Construction Jobs Local State Law Requires Removing Ice and Snow from Vehicles Celebrating National School Choice Week Recognizing Catholic Schools Week in PA Holding Animal Abusers […]  [Read More]

Laughlin to Introduce Bill to Track Felony Animal Abusers in PA
January 26, 2026

Laughlin to Introduce Bill to Track Felony Animal Abusers in PA

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced his intent to introduce legislation known as “Aimee’s Law”, which would create a publicly accessible registry of individuals convicted of felony animal abuse offenses.  [Read More]

Connect With Us

Office of Senator Dan Laughlin

Harrisburg Office

Senate Box 203049
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3049
Telephone: (717) 787-8927
TTY: Use 711 (explained here)

District Office

1314 Griswold Plaza
Suite 101
Erie, PA 16501
Telephone: (814) 453-2515

Meet Dan Laughlin

Sen. Dan Laughlin was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 2016 to represent the 49th Senatorial District, which includes nearly all of Erie County. He was reelected in 2020 and 2024. Born in Erie and raised in the Erie Heights housing project, Sen. Laughlin is the son of a decorated World War II veteran. As a small business owner, Sen. Laughlin strongly supports policies that create jobs, limit government spending and ease the tax and regulatory burden on job-creators. An advocate for government reform, he is committed to making state government accessible and accountable to the people he serves.
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