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

News Releases

Senate Votes to Protect Citizens’ Private Financial Data
November 9, 2021

Senate Votes to Protect Citizens’ Private Financial Data

The Senate passed a resolution calling on Congress to oppose effort by the Biden Administration to review any private financial accounts and transactions, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) supported the measure.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Bill Benefitting All Honorably Discharged Veterans
November 9, 2021

Senate Passes Bill Benefitting All Honorably Discharged Veterans

The Senate passed legislation that would clarify the Veterans Preference Law to include veterans who served honorably but were discharged with a disability before completing their initial obligation, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) who supported the bill.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Telemedicine Bill
October 27, 2021

Senate Approves Telemedicine Bill

The Senate today approved legislation that promotes telemedicine as a way to overcome barriers to quality patient care created by distance and reduce the costs of those services, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) who voted for the bill.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Bill to Crack Down on Evading Arrests
October 27, 2021

Senate Passes Bill to Crack Down on Evading Arrests

The Senate today approved a bill that increases protections for Pennsylvania police by adding penalties for fleeing an officer on foot to evade arrest, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie), who supported the bill.  [Read More]

Bill Would Expand Access to Solar Power
October 26, 2021

Bill Would Expand Access to Solar Power

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) have introduced legislation that would expand access to solar power through a local voluntary program, while ensuring adequate ratepayer protection.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Legislation Banning Deceptive “Spoofing” Phone Calls
October 26, 2021

Senate Approves Legislation Banning Deceptive “Spoofing” Phone Calls

In an effort to crack down on deceptive and nuisance telephone calls, the Senate today approved a bill banning the practice of caller ID “spoofing,” according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) who supported the bill.  [Read More]

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