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Governor Signs Amendments to the Pennsylvania Caregiver Support Act
Gov. Tom Corbett signed into law House Bill 210, now Act 112 of 2011, on Thursday, Dec. 22. The PBA supported this bill, sponsored by Rep. Matthew E. Baker (R-Tioga). It amends the Pennsylvania Caregiver Support Act by increasing certain maximum reimbursements to primary caregivers. It also provides for a primary caregiver support program by adding that after all eligibility criteria have been met, priority shall be given in awarding assistance paid for by the state lottery fund to primary caregivers who provide care for functionally dependent older adults and adults 60 years of age or older who suffer from chronic dementia.

Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act Passes House
HB 970 unanimously passed the House on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Rep. Mark Longietti's (D-Mercer) bill authorizes county recorders of deeds to receive electronic documents as a means for recording real property. The bill also creates the Electronic Recording Commission. HB 970 will be sent to the Senate. The PBA supports this bill.

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