An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency medical services system, providing for laryngectomy patient care QR code.
Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1440 requires ambulances and Quick Response System vehicles to display a visible QR code in the patient care area. This code must link to a digital resource containing emergency airway management protocols for laryngectomy patients, visual guides for identifying stomas, and contact information for regional medical support. Emergency medical services agencies are responsible for keeping these codes functional and accessible without requiring login credentials. The state department of health must establish specific standards for the content, placement, and training related to these codes within 180 days of the bill's effective date.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 19, 2026
Last action Aug 19, 2026
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Aug 19, 2026
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Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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