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State Representative, 198th District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Pennsylvania laws and the state budget in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Philadelphia only, in Northwest Philadelphia: parts of Wards 10, 12, 13, 49 and 61. Uncontested: no Republican candidate is on the ballot.

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Darisha K ParkerOfficial portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Darisha K Parker

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative · Northwest Philadelphia

The gist

  • Proposes barring towing, storage and recovery charges for victims of vehicle theft (Raymond Mason's Law).In office
  • Proposes barring gun sales when the state background check system is down and raising its fees.In office
  • Proposes limits on employers' use of juvenile, summary, expunged or non-conviction records.In office
  • Proposes forgivable loans of $25,000 to $50,000 for businesses on low- and moderate-income commercial corridors.In office
  • Proposes requiring stores to post price increases of 10% or more during declared disaster emergencies.In office
  • Sponsored a House-passed bill seeking a federal waiver so SNAP and WIC can buy period products.In office
  • Proposes easing TANF child support rules for grandparents and relatives raising children.In office
  • Proposes banning synthetic herbicides on public grounds, modeled on Philadelphia's ordinance.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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

    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”
  2. Proposes barring gun sales when the state background check system is down and raising its fees.

    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”
  3. Proposes limits on employers' use of juvenile, summary, expunged or non-conviction records.

    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”
  4. Proposes forgivable loans of $25,000 to $50,000 for businesses on low- and moderate-income commercial corridors.

    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”
  5. Proposes requiring stores to post price increases of 10% or more during declared disaster emergencies.

    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”
  6. Sponsored a House-passed bill seeking a federal waiver so SNAP and WIC can buy period products.

    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”
  7. Proposes easing TANF child support rules for grandparents and relatives raising children.

    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.”
  8. Proposes banning synthetic herbicides on public grounds, modeled on Philadelphia's ordinance.

    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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