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State Representative, 198th District
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Darisha K ParkerOfficial portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Darisha K Parker

Candidate for State Representative, 198th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Northwest Philadelphia
Campaign website
pahouse.com

State representative for the 198th District since 2021, succeeding Rep. Rosita Youngblood. A lifelong Northwest Philadelphia resident, she has led efforts on menstrual equity and was active in her local Town Watch.

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Photo: Official portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Proposes barring towing, storage and recovery charges for victims of vehicle theft (Raymond Mason's Law).In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Protecting Victims of Vehicle Theft from Financial Burden

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 30, 2026 · palegis.us

    “prohibit parking authorities, police departments, towing operators, towing storage facilities, and salvors from charging victims of vehicle theft for vehicle recovery and storage costs”
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  • Proposes barring gun sales when the state background check system is down and raising its fees.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Improving the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS)

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Feb 25, 2025 · palegis.us

    “my bill would remove the 48-hour limitation that the PSP currently has when the PICS system is unavailable, prohibiting firearm purchases during these times”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes limits on employers' use of juvenile, summary, expunged or non-conviction records.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Fair Criminal Record Screening

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Feb 6, 2025 · palegis.us

    “prohibit employers from inquiring about or using information related to an applicant's or current employee's juvenile or summary offenses”
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  • Proposes forgivable loans of $25,000 to $50,000 for businesses on low- and moderate-income commercial corridors.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Local Business Forgivable Loan Program

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Feb 25, 2025 · palegis.us

    “establish a forgivable loan program to strengthen local businesses in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods throughout Pennsylvania”
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  • Proposes requiring stores to post price increases of 10% or more during declared disaster emergencies.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Notifying Consumers of a Price Increase During a Declared Disaster Emergency

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Feb 25, 2025 · palegis.us

    “require businesses to notify consumers when prices for goods and services increase 10% or more during a declared disaster emergency”
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Environment & parks

  • Proposes banning synthetic herbicides on public grounds, modeled on Philadelphia's ordinance.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Healthy Outdoor Public Spaces

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Mar 19, 2025 · palegis.us

    “My legislation prohibits the use of synthetic herbicides on public grounds.”
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Health & human services

  • Sponsored a House-passed bill seeking a federal waiver so SNAP and WIC can buy period products.In office

    Parker bill to get period products to people in need passes House

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Darisha Parker · Jun 26, 2025 · pahouse.com

    “allow people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Women, Infants, and Children assistance to purchase menstrual hygiene products with program funds”
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  • Proposes easing TANF child support rules for grandparents and relatives raising children.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Taking Care of Our Kids

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Apr 29, 2026 · palegis.us

    “There are far too many barriers to receiving assistance for non-parent relatives that are taking care of their family member's children.”
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