Press Releases
Sabatina: Marsy’s Law & Karen’s Law Head to Full Senate
Harrisburg, March 27, 2019 – The Senate Judiciary Committee approved both Marsy’s Law (SB149) and Karen’s Law (SB123), Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) announced. Both bills passed unanimously, 12-0. They now head to the full senate for consideration. “Both of...
Sabatina Rallies Support for Marsy’s Law, Victims’ Rights
Harrisburg – January 28, 2019 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) will join victims’ rights advocates on Tuesday, Jan. 29 to rally support for Marsy’s Law, legislation sponsored by Sabatina that amends the state Constitution to ensure the rights of crime victims are...
Sabatina’s Anti-Discrimination Language Signed into Law by Governor Wolf
Harrisburg, PA – November 14, 2018 – Critical anti-discrimination policy, championed by Senator John Sabatina, Jr. (D-Philadelphia), was signed into law by Governor Wolf, as Act 90. The law contains vital protections for disabled individuals in need of a lifesaving...
Senator Sabatina: Increased Access for Seniors Seeking Prescription Drug Assistance
Philadelphia, October 24, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) said today that the newly enacted Act 87 would expand the income limits for older Pennsylvanians who qualify for the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly Needs Enhancement Tier...
Sabatina Applauds Passage of Karen’s Law in Senate Judiciary Committee
Harrisburg, October 3, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is pleased that his legislation Senate Bill 1023, also known as Karen’s Law, was passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The legislation passed with a 14-0-1 vote. “Karen’s Law has been a...
Sabatina: Support Senate Bill 1219 to End Child Marriage in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, September 18, 2018 – Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) will participate in a press conference on September 25th at 9:00 a.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. He will be joined by colleagues and advocacy groups to raise awareness for his Senate Bill 1219, which...
Sabatina: Road Resurfacing Plan for Philadelphia Region Updated
Philadelphia, August 30, 2018 – An updated 5-year plan detailing road resurfacing needs and projects in the Philadelphia region has been released by PennDOT, Sen. Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) announced today. “There are 3,556 miles of state highway road in the southeast...
Senator Sabatina: Seniors Eligible for Free SEPTA Regional Rail Rides
Philadelphia, August 23, 2018 – Beginning on September 1, seniors with SEPTA Key Senior Photo ID cards will be eligible for free regional rail rides, Sen. John Sabatina said today. The move to the new SEPTA Key Senior IDs was announced in 2016. Since then, more than...
Sabatina: Completion of Frankford Avenue Bridge Project Expected in September
Harrisburg, August 17, 2018 – Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) provided an update on the rehabilitation of the historic stone-arch Frankford Avenue Bridge. Sabatina said that according to transportation officials, the project is expected to be completed in...
Sabatina Tours Business Corridor in Morrell Park, Northeast Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, August 7, 2018 – Senator John Sabatina Jr, (D-Philadelphia) met with small business owners from the Morrell Park community in the 5th Senate District on Friday, August 3. Sabatina was accompanied by Philadelphia Commerce Director Harold Epps,...
Sabatina: Motorists Be Aware of Southbound Richmond Street Closure
Harrisburg- August 7, 2018 − Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) said that area residents should be aware and plan for upcoming street closures in Northeast Philadelphia. Sabatina serves as the Democratic chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. The...
Sabatina Informs Motorists of Interstate 95 Roadwork
Harrisburg – July 19, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) in encouraging motorists to prepare for scheduled roadwork on Interstate 95 beginning next week. “Motorists should travel with caution on Interstate 95 as lane closures will be in place during the...
Sabatina Hosts Karen’s Law Rally for Victims’ Rights
Harrisburg – June 25, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) led advocates and survivors of violent crime to rally for the passage of Senate Bill 1023, known as Karen’s Law. Named after Karen Widdoss-Milewski, a constituent and survivor of violent...
Sabatina: Passage of Marsy’s Law a Step Forward for Victims’ Rights
Harrisburg – June 25, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) proudly supported Marsy’s Law, which passed the Senate. A measure designed to ensure the rights of crime victims within the criminal justice system. Sabatina was active in supporting the passage of...
Lane and Travel Restrictions Scheduled for Next Week
Harrisburg – June 22, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is alerting motorists to local lane and travel restrictions due to roadwork beginning June 25. “Various roadwork projects will be occurring in Philadelphia next week,” said Sabatina. “Motorists should...
Sen. Sabatina to Host Rally for Karen’s Law, Victim Protection
Harrisburg – June 21, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) will host a rally to urge the passage of Senate Bill 1023, known as Karen’s Law. Sabatina introduced SB 1023 which seeks to limit the frequency of parole re-application for individuals convicted of...
Sabatina: Local Lane Closures Scheduled for U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard)
Harrisburg, June 15, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is alerting motorists to be mindful of lane closures in Philadelphia due to construction on U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard). The closures are scheduled June 18 through June 29 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and...
Sabatina: Deadline Extended for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Harrisburg, June 11, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) says that seniors and disabled residents can benefit from the extended deadline for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The deadline to apply for the program has been extended to December 31, 2018....
Sabatina: Highway Restrictions Scheduled in Philadelphia County
Harrisburg, May 11, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) said today that highway restrictions and lane closures are scheduled next week for sections of Interstate 95, Interstate 476, and U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard) in Philadelphia. The restrictions and closures...
Sabatina: Apprenticeship Grants Approved for Philadelphia
Harrisburg, PA − April 4, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) announced apprenticeship grant funding has been approved for a variety of services and associations in his district. “These grants will continue to help individuals in our area receive the job...
Sabatina Participates in National Vietnam War Veterans Day Event
Philadelphia, March 29, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) took part in a Philadelphia event to honor Vietnam veterans on the first anniversary of National Vietnam War Veterans Day. “The bravery and sacrifice exhibited by veterans of the Vietnam War was...
Sabatina: Phoenix Lithograph Rail Project Approved
HARRISBURG, March 27, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) said today that $700,000 in funding for the Phoenix Lithographing Corporation was approved to remove and replace obsolete tracks and complete track rehabilitation. “As Democratic chair of the Senate...
Sabatina Recognizes April as Autism Awareness Month
Harrisburg- March 27, 2018 - Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) introduced a resolution to designate April 2018 as Autism Awareness Month. “It is incredibly important to recognize all those who are on the autism spectrum, as well as their families and caregivers. We...
Sabatina Supports Senate Action on Domestic Violence Protections
Harrisburg, March 20, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) voted to push forward a package of domestic violence protections being considered by the Senate. Sabatina, a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 501, helped pass the bill out of the Senate Judiciary Committee....
Sabatina Announces Solar Energy Funding for Roosevelt Mall
HARRISBURG, March 16, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) announced a solar energy grant has been approved for the engineering and installation of roof-top solar energy panels at Roosevelt Mall. “I am thrilled that Roosevelt Mall was selected as the recipient...
House Judiciary Committee Moves on Sabatina’s “Paul’s Law”
Harrisburg, March 14, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) said that he was encouraged that his “Paul’s Law” legislation was approved by the state House Judiciary Committee and that it is one step closer to becoming law. “Paul’s Law would ensure that...
Sabatina to Host Breast Cancer Screening Event with Fox Chase Cancer Center
PHILADELPHIA, February 26, 2018 – Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) and the Fox Chase Cancer Center will be partnering to host an upcoming cancer screening event. The event will be held at Sabatina’s District Office at 12361 Academy Road on March 2 at 10 a.m. The...
Sabatina: Holme Avenue Bridge Work Slated for Mid-February
HARRISBURG, February 2, 2018 – Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) said that beginning on Monday, Feb. 12 motorists in Northeast Philadelphia will have to navigate through the construction work on the bridge carrying Holme Avenue over Wooden Bridge Run in Pennpack...
Sabatina to Host Breast Cancer Screening Event with Fox Chase Cancer Center
PHILADELPHIA, February 2, 2018 – Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) and the Fox Chase Cancer Center will be partnering to host an upcoming cancer screening event. The event will be held at Sabatina’s District Office at 12361 Academy Road on March 2 at 10 a.m. The...
Sabatina Backs Legislation to Reauthorize Children’s Health Insurance Program
Harrisburg – December 13, 2017 – Legislation to reauthorize the state’s popular and highly successful Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) cleared the Senate on Monday and is now headed to the governor for his signature, state Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia)...
Sabatina’s Child Protective Services Reform Legislation Approved by Senate Committee
Harrisburg – December 12, 2017 – Legislation authored by Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) that would reform how child protective services records are handled was approved by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee today. “The legislation is designed to...
Sabatina Praises Philadelphia School Partnership’s Investment in Vocational Internship Program Expansion
HARRISBURG – November 30, 2017 – State Sen. John Sabatina today praised the announcement of $435,000 in grant money, provided by the Philadelphia School Partnership (PSP), for the expansion of the Vocational Internship Program (VIP) at The Finishing Trades Institute...
Sabatina: Home Heating Assistance Application Opens Nov. 1
PHILADELPHIA, October 30, 2017 — State Sen. John Sabatina today announced that residents in need of home heating assistance can apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) starting Nov. 1. The federally funded LIHEAP offers...
Sabatina Collecting Donations of Winter Outerwear to Help Local Families
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 24, 2017—State Sen. John Sabatina is participating in Catholic Community Services’ ninth annual Operation Bundle Up by collecting winter coats and winter accessories for families in the community. Donations of new or gently used coats, hats,...
Sabatina, The Arc Lead Rally Calling for End of Discrimination of Organ Transplant Patients
HARRISBURG, October 16, 2017 – State Sen. John Sabatina and The Arc of Pennsylvania today urged movement on Sabatina’s “Paul’s Law” legislation to protect critical health services for individuals with special needs. Sabatina and The Arc hosted a Capitol rally...