Recent Pennsylvania regulations affecting small businesses

Pennsylvania launches GUS® instant lottery game 1782 with $5 tickets, 74.48% payout, and prizes up to $100,000 across approximately 8.4 million scratch-off tickets.

Spinal Cord Research Advisory Committee meets May 1, 2026, to establish annual research priorities required by state law, with in-person and virtual attendance options.

Department of Environmental Protection replaced outdated oil and gas violation guidance with a new internal standard operating procedure to streamline compliance for operators and regulators.

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's draft 2025 consolidated annual performance report on federal housing and community development programs accepts public comments until May 2, 2026.

Department of Agriculture certification requires parking meter inspectors to complete 4+ hours of approved training and pass a written test at 70% proficiency.

Chester County established a domestic violence treatment program for first-time, low-level offenders with administrative fees ranging from $100 to $1,593, generating revenue for court administration while providing therapeutic diversion alternatives.

Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine updates licensing regulations for physicians and allied health professionals, including new continuing education requirements for pain management and opioid prescribing effective statewide.

Department of Environmental Protection seeks bids for abandoned mine reclamation on 165 acres in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, with submissions due May 14, 2026, for grading, clearing, and restoration work funded by federal reclamation grants.

Department of Environmental Protection publishes pending NPDES and water quality permit applications for wastewater, stormwater, industrial, and agricultural operations with 30-day public comment periods.

Department of Banking and Securities publishes routine notices documenting trust company address changes, credit union name changes, bank mergers, and branch relocations to maintain public records of institutional restructuring and service locations.

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources increases state forest overnight camping fees effective May 1, 2026, with resident rates rising to $10–$82 and nonresident rates to $15–$95.

State Employees' Retirement Board administrative hearings scheduled June and August 2026 will address disputed retirement claims involving domestic relations, judicial pension forfeiture, and contested death benefits.

Philadelphia Parking Authority's Taxicab and Limousine Division accepts protests against Tuli Trans, Inc.'s taxicab medallion application through April 27, 2026 with a $5,000 filing fee.

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission accepts motor carrier applications for taxicab, limousine, and paratransit services with formal protest deadline of April 27, 2026 for fitness objections.

Patient Safety Authority holds a public board meeting on April 28, 2026 at 1 p.m. via Zoom with advance registration available on its website or by phone.