Sen. Collett Hosts Annual Family Health Fair
Ambler, Pa. – December 4, 2023 — On Saturday, December 2, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) hosted her 5th annual health fair event at the Ambler Area YMCA. “As a nurse, I know just how important it is that families have the tools they need to live full,...Collett Companion Bill Ending Nonconsensual Pelvic Exams Advances to Governor’s Desk
Harrisburg, Pa. − November 16, 2023 − Today, House Bill 507, the companion bill to Senator Maria Collett & Senator Katie Muth’s Senate Bill 549, was sent to Governor Shapiro’s desk for his signature. The legislation requires medical facilities in Pennsylvania to...Senate Approves Ward and Collett Bill to Enable Better Service in Long-Term Care Facilities
HARRISBURG – November 14, 2023 − The Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Maria Collett (D-12) that would enhance the availability and quality of service at long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania. “The workforce...Senate Takes Steps to Advance Bipartisan Sexual Harassment Legislation
HARRISBURG – November 14, 2023 − Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) along with Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and Sen. Maria Collett (D-12), today issued a co-sponsorship memo announcing the Senate’s intent to advance a bipartisan legislative package consisting of two bills to increase measures when addressing matters of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Scaring Off Scammers: PA Sen. Collett & US Sen. Casey Host Halloween Scam Prevention Seminar
Horsham, Pa. − October 31, 2023 − This Halloween morning, PA Senator Maria Collett and U.S. Senator Bob Casey’s office hosted their “Spooky ScamJam,” an interactive scam prevention seminar in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking &...Senate Dems Discuss Water, Sewer, Stormwater Infrastructure at Capitol Hearing
HARRISBURG, October 25, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senator Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) and Senator Maria Collett (D-Montgomery) to co-host a public...Breaking Ground at the Lansdale YMCA: Sen. Collett Celebrates $2.5M Investment in Community Recreation
Lansdale, Pa. − October 6, 2023 − On Thursday, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) joined Representative Steve Malagari, Lansdale Borough officials and North Penn YMCA leadership to break ground on a new gymnasium at the Lansdale Area Family YMCA. “The...Senator Collett Celebrates State Investment in Gwynedd Mercy University Healthcare Innovation Center
Lower Gwynedd, Pa. – September 27, 2023 — Today, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) joined Gwynedd Mercy University officials, faculty and students to break ground on the Francis M. Maguire Healthcare Innovation Center, a state-of-the-art training ground...Senator Collett Secures $5.4M for Victims’ Services & Crime Prevention In Montgomery County
Fort Washington, Pa. − September 21, 2023 – Today, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced more than $5.4 million in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) grant funding for Montgomery County based agencies and organizations. “As an attorney...Senators Collett & Saval Introduce AAPI-Inclusive Curriculum Bill To Fight Anti-Asian Hate
Harrisburg, Pa. − September 7, 2023 — To expand education and confront the rise in bias crimes against people of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent, State Senators Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and Nikil Saval (D-1...Senator Collett Announces $1.4 Million to Improve Traffic Safety in Montgomery County
Fort Washington, Pa. – August 14, 2023 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced that $1,425,380 in grant funding has been awarded to improve traffic safety and efficiency in her district through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s...Collett, Ward Lead Hearing on Critical Roles of Children’s Advocacy Centers
HARRISBURG – August 9, 2023 − The Senate Aging and Youth Committee, chaired by state Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Maria Collett (D-12) held a hearing on Tuesday to gather information about the critical roles played by children’s advocacy centers across Pennsylvania....Collett, Schlossberg Rally Mental Health Professionals and Advocates for Restoration of $100 Million in Adult Mental Health Funding
HARRISBURG − July 27, 2023 – Sen. Maria Collett and State Rep. Mike Schlossberg today joined mental health professionals, advocates and fellow legislators at a Capitol news conference to address restoring the $100 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding for mental...Senator Collett Celebrates House Passage of Patient Safety Act
Harrisburg, Pa. – June 28, 2023 — Today, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) joined her colleagues in the legislature and fellow nurses from across the Commonwealth to celebrate the passage of HB 106, the companion to Senator Collett’s Patient Safety...PA Senate Unanimously Approves Landmark Legislation to Protect Sexually Exploited Children, Human Trafficking Victims
HARRISBURG – June 29, 2023 − Sens. Cris Dush (R-25), Maria Collett (D-12) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) expressed gratitude to their Senate colleagues today for unanimously advancing their shared legislation to ensure that sexually exploited children who are...Senate Approves Collett and Ward Bill to Protect Prescription Coverage for Social Security Recipients
HARRISBURG – June 19, 2023 –The state Senate today approved legislation introduced by Sen. Maria Collett (D-12) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) that would ensure older Pennsylvanians do not lose access to two state prescription medication programs due to an increase in...Sen. Collett Recognizes Gun Violence Awareness Month with Renewed Call to Action
Harrisburg, Pa. − June 6, 2023 − During National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) is renewing her call to prioritize public safety and pass popular, lifesaving gun safety legislation in Pennsylvania. She spoke on the issue on the Senate floor on Monday.