Currently holds the office of Pennsylvania State Senate - District 12 until December 1, 2026.
Candidate for Pennsylvania State Senate - District 12 in 2026 Pennsylvania General Election.
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Get StartedContraceptive access is basic preventive healthcare. Maria's legislation requires insurance to cover birth control without co-pays—no barriers between you and your doctor. Learn more
As your State Senator, I remain steadfastly committed to efforts at our state and local levels to root out and prohibit discrimination of any Pennsylvanian on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Learn more
When the Attorney General refuses to defend Pennsylvanians in court, Maria's legislation lets the Governor authorize independent counsel to fight for us. No one should be left without legal protection because of political games. Learn more
Maria's legislation requires expert teams to investigate elder abuse deaths and report systemic failures to the legislature. This isn't about blame. It's about accountability and protection. Learn more
Fostering economic development and income security in our district has been a priority for me as we find ourselves struggling to overcome the hardships from the ongoing COVID pandemic. Learn more
I will continue to work to bring state support to our local school districts every day. Learn more
I’ll continue to fight for investments in early childhood education and pre-K, making higher education more accessible and affordable, and reforming our charter school policies to hold them accountable to our communities both educationally and financially. Learn more
You can rest assured that with me as the Senator for Pennsylvania’s 12th District, there will always be someone leading the cause to continue enhancing our green spaces and protecting the ecology of them. Learn more
Closing loopholes to ensure background checks are required on all gun sales. Learn more
Allowing local governments to pass reasonable gun ordinances without fear of lawsuits from outside groups like the NRA. Learn more
Investing in research into the effects of gun safety technology and gun violence prevention. Learn more
Tightening lost or stolen gun reporting standard. Learn more
Restricting access to firearms by criminals, including domestic abusers and stalkers. Learn more
Maria's Patient Safety Act, legislation she has championed since her first day in office, sets safe, unit-specific staffing minimums in Pennsylvania hospitals. Learn more
Insurance companies use "copay accumulators" to pocket manufacturer assistance dollars without counting it toward your deductible—forcing chronically ill patients to pay thousands more from their own pockets for life-saving medications. Maria's legislation (SB 268) stops this scam. Learn more
I believe that healthcare is a human right. No family should have to choose between a meal and medical care. Learn more
Maria's legislation limits tax breaks for Wall Street investors that purchase dozens of homes in Pennsylvania. Safe, stable housing isn't a commodity—it's how families put down roots and communities thrive. Learn more
Health happens outside hospital walls. That's why Maria secures millions for safer roads, cleaner water systems, and better public transit—investments that reduce injuries, eliminate toxic exposures, and help seniors age in place. Learn more
Maria's Digital Provenance Act requires clear labels on AI-generated content and holds bad actors accountable. Transparency protects all of us from fraud and abuse. Learn more
Maria's legislation requires 75% of taxpayer funds go to actual bedside care, not executive bonuses. It blocks transfers to bad actors with a history of closures. Our seniors deserve dignity, not profit-driven neglect. Learn more
Maria's fighting for combined reporting legislation to close this loophole. When corporations pay their fair share, we can invest in schools, fix roads, and fund healthcare without squeezing working people. Learn more
Strong unions built America's middle class. Maria's fighting to restore workers' rights to organize, bargain for fair wages, and demand safe workplaces—because economic security and workplace safety are health issues, not just labor issues. Learn more
Maria has been fighting for paid family leave since 2019. No one should have to choose between caring for a new baby or sick parent and paying rent. Learn more
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