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Senator
Chris Gebhard
Pennsylvania's 48th District
Serving Lebanon, Berks, and Lancaster Counties
Senator
Chris Gebhard
Pennsylvania's 48th District
Serving Lebanon, Berks, and Lancaster Counties

Recent News

Sen. Chris Gebhard and Treasurer Stacy Garrity Unveil Legislation to Expand Eligibility and Enhance PA ABLE Account Access for Disabled Veterans
June 23, 2026

Sen. Chris Gebhard and Treasurer Stacy Garrity Unveil Legislation to Expand Eligibility and Enhance PA ABLE Account Access for Disabled Veterans

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) introduced legislation today to expand eligibility for Pennsylvania’s real estate tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans by excluding contributions made to PA ABLE accounts and clarifying that any earnings and qualified distributions from PA ABLE accounts are not subject to income calculations used to determine eligibility for the exemption.  [Read More]

E-news Updates – June 19, 2026
June 19, 2026

E-news Updates – June 19, 2026

In this Update: Senate Votes to Protect Your Right to Know About Government Actions Salem Lutheran Church Dedication Ceremony Congratulations to Kaddel Howard and Eliana Schneider Congratulations to Northern Lebanon Baseball Making it Easier for Fire Companies, EMS Agencies to Access Funding   Flying the POW/MIA Flag at Public Schools Quarantine Order Issued to Protect […]  [Read More]

E-news Updates – June 12, 2026
June 12, 2026

E-news Updates – June 12, 2026

In this Update: My Bill to Improve Students Vision Exams Passed by Senate Committee Identifying Children Victims of Human Trafficking Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Approves Bills to Protect Consumers and Reduce Costs for Pennsylvanians Trinity Wagner, Job Shadows for a Day Bill Targeting Dangerous Fentanyl Additive Passes Senate PA Guard Military Family Education Program […]  [Read More]

Gebhard Bill to Improve Student Vision Exams Passed by Senate Education Committee
June 9, 2026

Gebhard Bill to Improve Student Vision Exams Passed by Senate Education Committee

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to strengthen the effectiveness of eye health exams in Pennsylvania schools was passed by the Senate Education Committee today.  [Read More]

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Harrisburg Office
Phone: (717) 787-5708

Lebanon Office
Phone: (717) 274-6735

Wernersville Office
Phone: (610) 562-3411

Hamburg Office
Phone: (717) 274-6735

Meet Chris Gebhard

Chris Gebhard was first elected to serve the residents of the 48th Senatorial District in a special election on May 18, 2021. Composed of the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, the district contains all of Lebanon County and portions of Berks and Lancaster counties. While in office, Gebhard wants to protect our Constitutional individual liberties; ensure PA has secure and honest elections; strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy and schools; assist small business owners competing in a world of overregulation; and help draft fiscally responsible budgets that put families and taxpayers first.
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