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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
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]

Gebhard Urges Bipartisan Action to Protect Seniors from Financial Abuse
June 1, 2026

Gebhard Urges Bipartisan Action to Protect Seniors from Financial Abuse

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) is highlighting efforts by state government and the private sector to adopt proactive solutions that protect seniors from the growing problem of elder financial exploitation.  [Read More]

Pennsylvania State Senate Honors America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia
May 7, 2026

Pennsylvania State Senate Honors America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania State Senate held a ceremonial gathering Tuesday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to honor America’s 250th birthday, said Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48).  [Read More]

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May 4, 2026

Meeting to consider SB 1321

Senate Banking & Insurance Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing   [Read More]

Data Centers
April 21, 2026

Data Centers

With the influx of data centers being proposed across Pennsylvania, including one in South Annville Township, I have heard from many constituents who are concerned about the impact this new industry could have on their communities.  [Read More]

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March 31, 2026

Joint public hearing to explore blockchain, virtual currency, and the protections offered in Senate Bill 1015

Joint Senate Banking & Insurance Committee and Communications & Technology Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB   [Read More]

Senate Approves Robinson, Gebhard Bill to Improve Treatments for Cancer, ALS, Parkinson’s Disease in Pennsylvania
March 24, 2026

Senate Approves Robinson, Gebhard Bill to Improve Treatments for Cancer, ALS, Parkinson’s Disease in Pennsylvania

Legislation to improve treatment access and outcomes for cancer, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and other serious conditions in Pennsylvania was unanimously passed by the state Senate, according to the bill’s sponsors Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Chris Gebhard (R-48).  [Read More]

Gebhard, Weaknecht, Barton Announce More than $400,000 to Benefit Berks County Public Safety Projects
March 18, 2026

Gebhard, Weaknecht, Barton Announce More than $400,000 to Benefit Berks County Public Safety Projects

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), Rep. Eric Weaknecht (R-5) and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) today announced more than $400,000 in Local Share Account funding was awarded to Berks County projects to improve public safety.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 1210 and SB 1211
March 12, 2026

Meeting to consider SB 1210 and SB 1211

Senate Banking & Insurance Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Room  [Read More]

Gebhard Bill Benefiting Fort Indiantown Gap Police Almost Law
February 2, 2026

Gebhard Bill Benefiting Fort Indiantown Gap Police Almost Law

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to allow Fort Indiantown Gap police officers to be Act 120 certified under the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) received final approval in the Senate today and now heads to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.  [Read More]

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