06/22/2026
Victory! We just passed HB 133 and HB 138 out of the House with overwhelming bipartisan support.
These bills are about holding together and reuniting families impacted by the child welfare system.
HB 133, which passed 191-11, creates a pathway to rights reinstatement for parents who’ve done the work to reunite with their children. Thank you to my colleague PA State Rep. Sheryl Delozier who worked closely with me across the aisle to get it done!
HB 138 passed 200-2, and protects incarcerated parents from unfairly and permanently losing their rights to see their family, solely due to incarceration.
When we talk about child welfare reform, we’re talking about supporting working class families. Poor, Black and Brown families.
Incredibly proud to do this work — drafting, advocating and organizing — alongside families across the state.
Philly Voice Philly Voice Children First PPC Community Legal Services and so many more led the way for this powerful, bipartisan victory!