Kristin earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in public policy from Rutgers University. She resides in York Township with her husband Rick.

Biography - Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill

Kristin earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in public policy from Rutgers University. She resides in York Township with her husband Rick. Together, they have three grown children: Victoria, Gavin, and Spencer.

She resides in York Township with her husband Rick. Together, they have three grown children: Victoria, Gavin, and Spencer.

Kristin Phillips-Hill earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public policy from Rutgers University. She resides in York Township with her husband, Rick, and has three grown children.

Kristin Phillips-Hill earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public policy from Rutgers University. She is a married mother of three.

PHILLIPS-HILL, Kristin Lee, a Representative from York County; born, December 2, 1965 in the city of Camden, Camden County, NJ; graduated, Cinnaminson High School, 1984; B.A., political science, Rutgers University, 1988; M.A., public policy, Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University, 1989; small business owner; legislative aide, Pennsylvania State Representative Ronald Miller; elected, board, Dallastown Area School District (2011-2014); elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2014 and 2016; appointed, member, Intergovernmental Advisory Committee, Federal Communication Commission (2018-March 29, 2019); not a candidate for reelection to the House (2018); elected, Pennsylvania State Senate (2019-present).

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Kristin Phillips-Hill previously worked as a legislative aide to Pennsylvania State Representative Ronald Miller and was a small business owner.

Kristin Phillips-Hill was elected to serve York County citizens in the Pennsylvania Senate in 2018 and subsequently re-elected in 2022.

Kristin was elected to the Pennsylvania Senate in 2018 and reelected in 2022. She was previously elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2014 and 2016. She also served on the Dallastown Area School District board from 2011 to 2014.

2026 Pennsylvania General Election 

Pennsylvania is taking another major step toward cutting government red tape thanks to an initiative championed by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Sen. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland, Perry, and Dauphin) building upon last year’s landmark permitting reform. Language championed by Phillips-Hill and Rothman was recently incorporated into an omnibus reform measure to streamline the state’s permitting process, provide greater certainty for applicants, and strengthen transparency across all state agencies.

Phillips-Hill and Rothman Champion New Era of Regulatory Relief in Pennsylvania

“For too long, outdated and inefficient permitting systems have held back Pennsylvania’s potential,” Phillips-Hill said. “By building on our landmark reforms, we are creating a clear, consistent, and accountable process that supports job growth and innovation, not government gridlock. Whether you’re a farmer, a manufacturer, or a small business owner, you deserve a fair and timely process and that’s exactly what this reform delivers.”

The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee took up a package of legislation aimed at addressing housing challenges in Pennsylvania. Included in the various proposals is a bill I am sponsoring to streamline and reduce permitting delays when it comes to housing and building permits. Homeowners often bear the burden of excessive permitting. Certain permits not only take time to obtain but add thousands of dollars to the final cost of a home.

Senate Update - May 7, 2026

In 2020, I supported a law that suspended the automatic Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) provided to legislators on Dec. 1. In 2021, I rejected the automatic COLA and returned it back to the Treasury.

Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill’s Office Expenditures - Senator Phillips-Hill

In 2021, I rejected the automatic COLA and returned it back to the Treasury. In 2022, I rejected the automatic COLA and returned it back to the Treasury. In 2023, I rejected the automatic COLA and returned it back to the Treasury. In 2024, I rejected the automatic COLA and returned it back to the Treasury. In 2025, I rejected the automatic COLA and returned it back to the Treasury.

Championed state permitting reforms to streamline applications, provide greater certainty for applicants, and strengthen agency transparency.

Sponsors legislation to streamline housing and building permits and reduce permitting delays.

Rejected automatic legislative cost-of-living adjustments and returned the funds to the Treasury.

- Championed state permitting reforms to streamline applications, provide greater certainty for applicants, and strengthen agency transparency.
- Sponsors legislation to streamline housing and building permits and reduce permitting delays.
- Rejected automatic legislative cost-of-living adjustments and returned the funds to the Treasury.

Economy

As of October 16, 2026, Kristin Phillips-Hill’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Ending State Funding for Gender Transition of Children

Legislation to end state funding for the gender transition of children was approved by the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee. As a member of this committee, I voted in support of this bill. The measure follows recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services stating gender-related medical interventions for minors do not meet professionally recognized standards of care.

Ending State Funding for Gender Transition of Children

The measure follows recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services stating gender-related medical interventions for minors do not meet professionally recognized standards of care. Senate Bill 1321 would require the state to withhold Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program funding for any procedure conflicting with federal standards.

Voted for Senate Bill 1321, which would withhold Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program funding for procedures conflicting with federal standards.

Voted for a bill which would withhold Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program funding for procedures conflicting with federal standards.

- Voted for a bill which would withhold Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program funding for procedures conflicting with federal standards.

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Kristin Phillips-Hill

Sponsored Senate Bill 1410 to restrict state procurement contracts containing specified out-of-state dispute provisions, indemnification clauses, non-Pennsylvania law, or binding arbitration.

Sponsored a bill to restrict state procurement contracts containing specified out-of-state dispute provisions, indemnification clauses, non-Pennsylvania law, or binding arbitration.

Successfully fought to ban third-party funding from outside entities from influencing Pennsylvania election administration.

- Sponsors legislation to streamline housing and building permits and reduce permitting delays.
- Rejected automatic legislative cost-of-living adjustments and returned the funds to the Treasury.

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Biography | Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill

Kristin Phillips-Hill earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public policy from Rutgers University. She resides in York Township with her husband, Rick, and they have three grown children.

As a former small business owner and school board director, Kristin has made government efficiency a cornerstone of her public service career.

She successfully championed legislative initiatives ranging from overhauling the state’s permitting process to streamlining the delivery of health care through reforms to the prior authorization process.

Kristin previously owned a small business.

Kristin was elected to the Pennsylvania Senate to represent York County in 2018 and was reelected in 2022.

The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee took up a package of legislation aimed at addressing housing challenges in Pennsylvania. Included in the various proposals is a bill I am sponsoring to streamline and reduce permitting delays when it comes to housing and building permits.

E-Newsletter | May 7, 2026

“For too long, outdated and inefficient permitting systems have held back Pennsylvania’s potential,” Phillips-Hill said. “By building on our landmark reforms, we are creating a clear, consistent, and accountable process that supports job growth and innovation, not government gridlock. Whether you’re a farmer, a manufacturer, or a small business owner, you deserve a fair and timely process and that’s exactly what this reform delivers.”

The reform continues Pennsylvania’s transformation toward greater efficiency and accountability by establishing clear timelines for permit decisions, expanding eligibility under the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) Program, and enhancing transparency across all agencies. For the first time, permits will be deemed approved if the state fails to act within a defined timeframe, giving applicants confidence in a fair and predictable process.

Sponsored legislation to streamline housing and building permits and reduce permitting delays.

Supports statewide permitting reforms that set decision timelines, expand Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development Program eligibility, and treat permits as approved when the state misses deadlines.

- Sponsored legislation to streamline housing and building permits and reduce permitting delays.
- Supports statewide permitting reforms that set decision timelines, expand Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development Program eligibility, and treat permits as approved when the state misses deadlines.

Championed prior-authorization reforms intended to streamline healthcare delivery.

HB 2071 (Act 96 of 2021) Creates the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority.

SB 982 (Act 88 of 2022) – Prohibiting outside groups from contributing to election operations. Co-sponsored with Sen. Baker.

Legislative Accomplishments | Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill

Co-sponsored Senate Bill 982, prohibiting outside groups from contributing to election operations.

- Co-sponsored Senate Bill 982, prohibiting outside groups from contributing to election operations.

The Senate voted to eliminate the vehicle emissions testing requirement across the commonwealth. It helps save Pennsylvanians money by freeing 25 counties, including York, from the mandate and prohibits adding any new ones. The bill was approved with a bipartisan vote of 29-21.

With newer vehicles getting more fuel efficient, it is time to end this archaic mandate that takes – in some cases – up to $50 from us each year. The bill is now pending further consideration in the House of Representatives.

E-Newsletter | May 14, 2026

Calls for ending Pennsylvania's vehicle emissions testing requirement, citing improved vehicle fuel efficiency and annual testing costs.

- Calls for ending Pennsylvania's vehicle emissions testing requirement, citing improved vehicle fuel efficiency and annual testing costs.

Isaac Brickman

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HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that would establish strict limits on commonwealth contracts to safeguard taxpayer dollars and maintain jurisdiction of state courts received the unanimous support of the Senate of Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 1410 was introduced at the request of Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday.

Phillips-Hill’s Measure Protecting Taxpayer Dollars Approved by Senate

Senate Bill 1410 was introduced at the request of Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday. The bill would prohibit state government from signing purchasing or procurement contracts that contain out-of-state legal disputes, indemnification clauses, non-Pennsylvania governing law, or binding arbitration.

She also led the efforts on landmark human trafficking reform, overturned a century-old law that prohibited the right to freedom of religious expression, and successfully fought to ban outside, third-party funding from influencing the administration of elections in Pennsylvania.

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