The Gist
State Representative, 3rd District
Photo of Ryan A. Bizzarro
Ryan A. BizzarroOfficial portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Ryan A. Bizzarro

Candidate for State Representative, 3rd District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Millcreek Township
Campaign website
teambizzpa.com

State representative for the 3rd District since 2013 and chair of the House Majority Policy Committee. Previously a victim/witness coordinator for the Erie County District Attorney's office and a behavioral health specialist in Erie's public schools.

Report

Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Introduced a bill to let county probation and parole officers wear body cameras.In office

    He notes that state probation agents were allowed to use body cameras in 2023, while county agents still are not.

    Co-sponsorship memo: Body Cameras for County Probation Officers

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Mar 16, 2026 · palegis.us

    “Currently, county parole agents are not allowed to wear these devices because of the Wiretap Act's specific language … With body cameras, these recordings can promote transparency between the officers and the communities they serve.”
    Report

Education

  • Proposes that families pay cyber charter tuition when their school district already offers an equivalent cyber program.In office

    Under his bill, students in districts without a cyber program could still attend a cyber charter school tuition-free.

    Co-sponsorship memo: School District Cyber Education Programs

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jan 22, 2025 · palegis.us

    “my legislation would prevent the unnecessary duplication of taxpayer funded cyber education. … they would be required to pay tuition under that limited circumstance.”
    Report

Housing

  • Proposes tax-deductible First-Time Homebuyers Savings Accounts, modeled on 529 college savings plans.In office

    Bizzarro says he has worked on the issue since 2018 and has called on the state Senate to act on House housing bills.

    Co-sponsorship memo: First Time Homebuyers Savings Account

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 19, 2024 · palegis.us

    “Please join me in creating First-time Homebuyers Savings Accounts in Pennsylvania.”
    Rural housing attainability focus of House Majority Policy Roundtable

    Public statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Aug 11, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “There’s nothing like saving up and buying your first home, but that’s becoming increasingly difficult for Pennsylvanians”
    Report

Economy & jobs

  • Introduced a bill limiting gas price increases to once per 24 hours and banning emergency price gouging.In office

    His bill (HB 2383) would also give the Attorney General power to investigate and prosecute gasoline price gouging.

    Co-sponsorship memo: End Gas Price Gouging

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Mar 11, 2026 · palegis.us

    “This legislation will prevent price increases within 24 hours of a prior increase, outlaw unconscionable increases during emergencies”
    Report

Roads & infrastructure

  • Introduced the Keep PA Moving Act, calling for steady, locally managed funding for public transit.In office

    Co-authored with Rep. Robert Matzie; the bill would also give rural transit agencies priority for federal rural transit funds.

    Co-sponsorship memo: The Keep PA Moving Act

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · May 2, 2025 · palegis.us

    “It’s time for a modern, locally controlled transportation management plan delivering steady, predictable funding … Ensure rural transit authorities are given priority in receiving federal 5311 funds”
    Report

Health & human services

  • Introduced a bill to expand community paramedicine, letting EMS providers deliver care in patients' homes.In office

    Co-sponsorship memo: Community Paramedicine Services Act

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

    “allows emergency medical services (EMS) providers to deliver medical care to a patient in their own home or in a community setting”
    Report

Government & transparency

  • Proposes same-day voter registration, with ballots counted only after the state verifies eligibility.In office

    Co-sponsorship memo: Same Day Voter Registration

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jan 22, 2025 · palegis.us

    “I am introducing legislation to allow same-day voter registration (SDR). … not allowing a ballot cast by a same-day registrant to be counted until the Department of State has verified their eligibility.”
    Report

  • Proposes requiring people paid to post political content on social media to disclose that payment in the post.In office

    Bizzarro says the bill would not apply to unpaid personal opinions or restrict what anyone says.

    Co-sponsorship memo: Transparency in Social Media

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Sep 22, 2026 · palegis.us

    “Soon I will introduce legislation establishing disclosure requirements when an individual is paid to express or promote a political opinion through social media”
    Report

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Ryan A. Bizzarro on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.

All sources (14)

Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.