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Senator
Dan Laughlin
Serving Erie County
Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair
Senator
Dan Laughlin
Serving Erie County
Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair
Laughlin Announces $10 Million for Erie Water Upgrades
October 21, 2026

Laughlin Announces $10 Million for Erie Water Upgrades

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced $10 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to help the Erie City Water Authority replace approximately 1,250 aging water service connections in the City of Erie.  [Read More]

Laughlin Bill Protecting Private Property Rights Heads to Governor’s Desk
October 21, 2026

Laughlin Bill Protecting Private Property Rights Heads to Governor’s Desk

Legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to strengthen constitutional protections for Pennsylvania property owners while allowing Pennsylvania Game Commission officers to continue carrying out their duties has received final approval from the General Assembly and is headed to the governor’s desk.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider HB 559
October 19, 2026

Meeting to consider HB 559

Senate Law & Justice Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Committee, Conference Room  [Read More]

Senate Approves Laughlin Bill to Support Local Clubs
October 6, 2026

Senate Approves Laughlin Bill to Support Local Clubs

Legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to give local clubs greater flexibility to cover operating expenses while continuing to support charitable and community causes unanimously passed the Pennsylvania Senate today.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Laughlin Bill to Strengthen Property Rights
October 6, 2026

Senate Approves Laughlin Bill to Strengthen Property Rights

The Pennsylvania Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to strengthen protections against warrantless entry onto private property by Pennsylvania Game Commission personnel.  [Read More]

Laughlin’s Aimee’s Law Passes Pennsylvania Senate
October 6, 2026

Laughlin’s Aimee’s Law Passes Pennsylvania Senate

The Pennsylvania Senate today approved Senate Bill 1311, known as Aimee’s Law, sponsored by  Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to establish a statewide animal abuser registry and help prevent convicted abusers from obtaining more animals.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Advances Package of Bills to Support Local Clubs and Fire Departments
September 29, 2026

Senate Committee Advances Package of Bills to Support Local Clubs and Fire Departments

A package of bills providing much-needed relief to Pennsylvanian’s civic organizations, fire companies, veterans’ groups and other nonprofits that rely on small games of chance were approved by the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee today, according to Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), who chairs the committee.  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces More Than $5.1 Million in Local Share Account Funding for Erie County Communities
September 15, 2026

Laughlin Announces More Than $5.1 Million in Local Share Account Funding for Erie County Communities

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced today that 18 projects across Erie County have been awarded a combined $5,109,357 through the Commonwealth's Local Share Account (LSA) program, funding upgrades to municipal buildings, public safety equipment, water and sewer infrastructure, and heavy machinery for townships and boroughs throughout the district.  [Read More]

Laughlin Plans Legislation to Prohibit Networked License Plate Surveillance Cameras
August 27, 2026

Laughlin Plans Legislation to Prohibit Networked License Plate Surveillance Cameras

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced plans to introduce legislation prohibiting the use of Flock Safety (surveillance) cameras and substantially similar networked automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Laughlin, Erie CRIZ Authority and EDDC Celebrate  Continued Momentum for Downtown Erie
August 12, 2026

Laughlin, Erie CRIZ Authority and EDDC Celebrate Continued Momentum for Downtown Erie

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) welcomed the Commonwealth’s approval of the Flagship City Commons project for financing through the Erie City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ), calling it another major step forward for downtown Erie’s revitalization.  [Read More]

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