(The Center Square) – The fate of bills aimed at protecting some of Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable residents now rest in the hands of the Senate after clearing the House earlier this month.

House Bill 1250, sponsored by Rep. Liz Hanbidge, D-Blue Bell, passed the House on a 144-59 vote, with 42 Republicans voting in favor. Sen. Judy Schwank, D-Reading, has also introduced a package of companion bills – Senate Bill 745 and 746. All measures have been referred to the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee.