Senator Laughlin
Senator
Dan Laughlin
Serving Erie County
Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair
Senator
Dan Laughlin
Serving Erie County
Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair
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July 9, 2025

Senator Laughlin Celebrates Bipartisan Enactment of Sunday Hunting Bill

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today celebrated the signing of House Bill 1431 into law by Governor Josh Shapiro, marking a major bipartisan victory that expands Sunday hunting opportunities across Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Sen. Laughlin announces $50,000 grant for Gem City Sportsmen’s Club
July 3, 2025

Sen. Laughlin announces $50,000 grant for Gem City Sportsmen’s Club

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced Friday that the Gem City Sportsmen’s Club in Erie County has been awarded a $50,000 grant through the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Shooting Range Improvement Program.  [Read More]

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June 16, 2025

Hearing on intoxicating hemp products

Senate Law and Justice Committee | Hearing Room 1, North Office Building   [Read More]

Laughlin Announces $400,000 Solar for Schools Grant for Erie County Technical School
May 20, 2025

Laughlin Announces $400,000 Solar for Schools Grant for Erie County Technical School

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced that Erie County Technical School has been awarded a $400,000 Solar for Schools grant to support the installation of a large-scale solar energy system on its campus.  [Read More]

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May 13, 2025

Meeting to consider HB 1200

Senate Law and Justice Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing  [Read More]

Sen. Laughlin Announces $10 Million in PENNVEST Funding to Replace Galvanized Water Service Lines in Erie
April 23, 2025

Sen. Laughlin Announces $10 Million in PENNVEST Funding to Replace Galvanized Water Service Lines in Erie

State Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced the approval of $10 million in funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support the Erie City Water Authority’s second phase of its galvanized service line replacement initiative.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Laughlin, Langerholc, Coleman Bill to Protect Pennsylvanians from Criminal Illegal Migrants
March 31, 2025

Senate Approves Laughlin, Langerholc, Coleman Bill to Protect Pennsylvanians from Criminal Illegal Migrants

The Pennsylvania Senate passed legislation today to protect Pennsylvanians from illegal migrants who commit crimes in our state. The bill, introduced by Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49), Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Jarrett Coleman (R-16), passed the Senate with a strong bipartisan vote of 31 to 18.  [Read More]

Sen. Dan Laughlin’s Bill to Reduce Unfair Shoreline Protection Fees Advances
March 24, 2025

Sen. Dan Laughlin’s Bill to Reduce Unfair Shoreline Protection Fees Advances

Legislation introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to reduce excessive fees imposed on private property owners maintaining shoreline protection structures along Lake Erie has been voted out of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee unanimously.  [Read More]

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March 24, 2025

Joint informational meeting regarding Stop-and-Go Legislative Task Force Report and recommendations overview

Senate Law and Justice Committee and House Liquor Control | Hearing Room 1, NOB  [Read More]

Sen. Laughlin Reintroduces Legislation to Repeal Sunday Hunting Ban with Support from PA Farm Bureau
March 3, 2025

Sen. Laughlin Reintroduces Legislation to Repeal Sunday Hunting Ban with Support from PA Farm Bureau

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) introduced Senate Bill 67 to fully repeal Pennsylvania’s prohibition on Sunday hunting, transferring full authority over wildlife management decisions to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) has now joined in supporting the effort, provided agricultural concerns are addressed in the bill.  [Read More]

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