A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for right to medical freedom.
HB 617 proposes a constitutional amendment to guarantee every Pennsylvanian the right to refuse any medical treatment, including vaccines, without government interference. The amendment would prohibit denying legal rights to individuals based on their refusal of such treatments. It requires the state legislature to pass the resolution twice before submitting it to voters for approval, following Pennsylvania's constitutional amendment process. If approved by voters, this amendment would become part of the state constitution, altering how medical consent is legally protected.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Feb 20, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Russ Diamond
RRepublican
Co
Charity Krupa
RRepublican
Co
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
Jill Cooper
RRepublican
Co
Joanne Stehr
RRepublican
Co
Joe Hamm
RRepublican
Co
Keith Greiner
RRepublican
Co
Lee James
RRepublican
Co
Milou Mackenzie
RRepublican
Co
Rob Kauffman
RRepublican
Co
Stephanie Borowicz
RRepublican
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