George Margetas
Republican · PA · PA State Representative
George Margetas is a York County attorney who runs his own law firm in West Manchester Township and served 12 years on the West York School Board. The son of Greek immigrants, he holds degrees from Dickinson College and Cooley Law School.
Where George Margetas stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record)
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Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Voted for House Bill 1127. It would have joined Pennsylvania to a multi-state agreement that lets dentists and dental hygienists licensed in another member state work here. To join, the state had to share licensing data, run criminal background checks, and look into complaints about those dentists and hygienists. The Pennsylvania House passed it 136-66. As of August 2026 the Senate had not voted on it.
June 23, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: legiscan.com · researched August 29, 2026
Track record — General
General · 2 records
The official Pennsylvania House Archives biography recorded George Margetas's May 19 special-election victory and June 9 swearing-in as a Pennsylvania representative.
June 9, 2026
Source: archives.house.state.pa.us · researched August 20, 2026
The official Pennsylvania House Archives biography recorded George Margetas's prior service as West Manchester Township supervisor and elected West York School Board member.
June 9, 2026
Source: archives.house.state.pa.us · researched August 20, 2026
Track record — Other records
Other records · 12 records
Voted against House Bill 1042. It would have ended the automatic life sentence for second-degree murder. New sentences would carry a minimum of at least 35 years, with life without parole only in listed cases, such as killing a police officer. People already serving life for second-degree murder could be paroled after 35 years, or after 20 years once they turn 70, with some exceptions. The bill also let prisoners earn credit toward a shorter minimum sentence for finishing job training and school programs. The Pennsylvania House passed the final version 102-100. As of August 2026 the bill had not become law.
July 23, 2026
Source: legiscan.com · researched August 30, 2026
Voted against House Bill 1239. It would have stopped homeowners associations banning rooftop solar panels on a house or townhouse. Associations could still set rules for how panels are installed. The Pennsylvania House passed it 109-93. As of August 2026 the Senate had not voted on it.
July 1, 2026
Source: legiscan.com · researched August 30, 2026
Voted against House Bill 2558. It would have banned noncompete agreements between broadcasters and their employees, so a worker leaving a station could take a job at another one. The ban could not be waived. Employers could still require that confidential information stay confidential. The Pennsylvania House passed it 103-99. As of August 2026 the Senate had not voted on it.
July 1, 2026
Source: legiscan.com · researched August 30, 2026
Voted against House Bill 2037. It would have stopped public officials from issuing, sponsoring, backing or promoting a digital asset such as a cryptocurrency. The ban applied when the official or a close family member owns a stake in it or makes money from it. The Pennsylvania House passed it 131-71. As of August 2026 the Senate had not voted on it.
June 29, 2026
Source: legiscan.com · researched August 30, 2026
Voted against House Bill 95. It would have required a clear label on ads that use artificial intelligence to create or heavily change images, video or audio. The label was needed when the change alters what the ad appears to show. The Pennsylvania House passed it 124-78. As of August 2026 the Senate had not voted on it.
June 17, 2026
Source: legiscan.com · researched August 30, 2026
Voted against House Bill 2264. It would have required electric utilities to run virtual power plant programs. A virtual power plant links many small energy sources, such as home batteries and solar panels, and runs them together as one to support the grid. The Pennsylvania House passed it 107-95. As of August 2026 the Senate had not voted on it.
June 16, 2026
Source: legiscan.com · researched August 30, 2026
Voted against House Bill 2084. It would have created the Pennsylvania Promise scholarship program, run by the state higher education assistance agency. The scholarship could be used at any college in the state, including state-related and state system schools. The Pennsylvania House passed it 119-83. As of August 2026 the Senate had not voted on it.
June 15, 2026
Source: legiscan.com · researched August 30, 2026
Voted against House Bill 2429. It would have made electric utilities publish maps showing where the grid can take on new power sources. The maps would be updated every two months starting July 2027. Only people working on local power projects, such as solar and battery sites, could see them. The Pennsylvania House passed it 110-92. As of August 2026 the Senate had not voted on it.
June 10, 2026
Source: legiscan.com · researched August 30, 2026
Voted against House Bill 1262. It would have made campaign finance reports be filed online with the state instead of on paper, so anyone can search them. A candidate could be excused if they lack a computer or internet access, or have a disability that prevents them filing online. The Pennsylvania House passed it 105-97. As of August 2026 the Senate had not voted on it.
June 10, 2026
Source: legiscan.com · researched August 30, 2026
Voted against House Bill 497. It would have barred foreign-influenced corporations from spending money to elect or defeat a candidate, or to pass or defeat a ballot question, under the state election code. The Pennsylvania House passed it 146-56. As of August 2026 the Senate had not voted on it.
June 9, 2026
Source: legiscan.com · researched August 30, 2026
Voted against House Bill 37. It would have let county election boards start opening and preparing mail and absentee ballots up to seven days before election day, instead of waiting until the polls open. Counties would have to begin by 7 a.m. on election day and keep going without interruption until every ballot is processed. The Pennsylvania House passed it 103-99. As of August 2026 the Senate had not voted on it.
June 9, 2026
Source: legiscan.com · researched August 30, 2026
Voted against House Bill 836. It would have barred Pennsylvania state government from interfering with the use of medically appropriate assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization. Later laws would also be covered unless the legislature specifically said otherwise. The Pennsylvania House passed it 147-55. As of August 2026 the Senate had not voted on it.
June 9, 2026
Source: legiscan.com · researched August 29, 2026
Race George Margetas is in:
- State Representative · November 3, 2026 · State House District 196; Pennsylvania · incumbent
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.