Healthcare

passed · Pennsylvania · House May 4, 2026

HR 470: A Resolution designating May 15, 2026, as "Prader Willi Syndrome Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

This bill designates May 15, 2026, as Prader Willi Syndrome Awareness Day in Pennsylvania to highlight the rare genetic disorder and support affected individuals and families. The resolution aims to increase public understanding of the condition's symptoms, such as hyperphagia and cognitive challenges, and to promote early diagnosis and access to care. By officially recognizing this day, the bill seeks to encourage community awareness and demonstrate support for those impacted by the syndrome.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes awareness of a genetic disorder to encourage early diagnosis and access to care.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 27, 2026

HB 237: An Act amending the act of June 24, 1976 (P.L.424, No.101), referred to as the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act, further providing for title of act, for application and authority for payment and eligibility and amount of benefit and for definitions.

HB 237 expands Pennsylvania's death benefits for first responders' families to include cases where a firefighter, officer, or emergency worker dies from mental health conditions linked to on-duty trauma. It creates a legal presumption of line-of-duty death if the person died while influenced by a diagnosed psychiatric disorder from traumatic events (like crime scenes or mass casualties) or within 45 days of such exposure with an undiagnosed condition. The bill adds specific definitions for "personal injury sustained in the line of duty" to include PTSD and related disorders, and clarifies that traumatic events cover incidents involving serious injury, minors, or life threats. Benefits apply retroactively to deaths occurring on or after January 1, 2019, regardless of when the trauma happened.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands death benefits to cover mental health conditions linked to on-duty trauma, supporting mental health recognition for first responders' families.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands death benefits for first responders' families to include on-duty mental health conditions, strengthening worker benefit protections and workplace safety support for emergency personnel.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Apr 15, 2026

HR 432: A Resolution designating the month of April 2026 as "Donate Life Month" and April 10, 2026, as "Blue and Green Day" in Pennsylvania in support of organ donation awareness.

This bill designates April 2026 as "Donate Life Month" and April 10, 2026, as "Blue and Green Day" in Pennsylvania to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation. The resolution does not change laws or create new programs but serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage public support for donation efforts. It highlights Pennsylvania's existing donation statistics and the work of state health agencies and organ procurement organizations in promoting donor registration. The measure is intended to increase visibility for organ donation awareness campaigns during the designated month and day.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes organ donation awareness through symbolic designation, supporting public health initiatives and encouraging healthcare-related donation efforts85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 428: A Resolution recognizing April 25, 2026, as "Diabetic Eye Screening Day" in Pennsylvania.

This House Resolution designates April 25, 2026, as "Diabetic Eye Screening Day" in Pennsylvania to raise awareness about diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness among people with diabetes. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic recognition of free and low-cost eye screening events organized by various medical institutions across the state. It highlights the importance of early detection for diabetic eye conditions, which often show no symptoms until vision damage becomes irreversible. The measure is sponsored by multiple state representatives and focuses on promoting public health awareness rather than implementing policy changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes diabetic eye screening awareness and early detection, supporting public health initiatives and patient care access.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Apr 13, 2026

HR 451: A Resolution recognizing the week of April 11 through 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week" in Pennsylvania to bring attention to the maternal health crisis and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women.

This bill designates the week of April 11 through 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week" in Pennsylvania to raise awareness about maternal health disparities affecting Black women. The resolution highlights statistics showing that Black women in the state face significantly higher pregnancy-related death rates compared to other groups, with many cases deemed preventable. It does not create new funding or policy requirements but serves as a symbolic gesture to focus public and legislative attention on the issue. The measure is sponsored by multiple representatives and referred to the Committee on Children and Youth for consideration.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises awareness of maternal health disparities and advocates for reducing mortality among Black women, supporting healthcare equity goals.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Mar 16, 2026

HB 554: An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Social Work Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

HB 554 would authorize Pennsylvania to join the Social Work Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement that allows social workers licensed in one member state to practice in others without additional exams. The bill provides Pennsylvania with the legal framework to adopt the compact's standard terms, directly affecting licensed social workers seeking to practice across state lines. Key provisions include aligning Pennsylvania's licensing requirements with the compact's uniform standards, simplifying the process for social workers to obtain reciprocal licenses in participating states. This change would streamline professional mobility for social workers while maintaining consistent regulatory oversight.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables cross-state practice for social workers, improving mental health service access and aligning with healthcare workforce mobility standards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Mar 16, 2026

HB 80: An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

HB 80 would authorize Pennsylvania to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact. This compact allows licensed audiologists and speech-language pathologists to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses for each state. The bill directly affects these healthcare professionals and their patients, streamlining cross-state practice for providers. It creates a standardized process for reciprocity among member states, eliminating redundant licensing requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves licensing barriers for healthcare providers, improving cross-state patient access to audiology/speech services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Feb 13, 2026

HB 1923: An Act providing for regulation of the meat packing and food processing industry by creating facility health and safety committees in the workplace; establishing the industry workers' rights coordinator within the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

HB 1923 establishes new workplace safety requirements for meat packing and food processing facilities by mandating facility health and safety committees. It creates a dedicated workers' rights coordinator position within the Department of Labor and Industry to oversee compliance and address concerns. The bill also adds specific public health emergency protections for workers during outbreaks or crises, requiring employers to follow state health guidelines. These changes directly affect workers and employers in the meat and food processing industry across the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates public health emergency protections for workers during outbreaks, requiring employers to follow state health guidelines. This directly advances public health programs and worker safety in healthcare-adjacent settings.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates facility health/safety committees, creates workers' rights coordinator, and adds public health emergency protections for workers in meat/packing industries, directly strengthening workplace safety and rights.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2168: An Act amending the act of December 19, 1990 (P.L.1372, No.212), known as the Early Intervention Services System Act, in Statewide system for provision of early intervention services, further providing for administration by Department of Education.

HB 2168 amends Pennsylvania's Early Intervention Services System Act to clarify how state funds support early intervention services for children in private special education schools. It specifies that for children not eligible for public kindergarten programs, the state covers the full cost of their services, while for children eligible for public kindergarten, the state covers only the extra cost (above what public schools would pay). This change ensures funding aligns with each child's eligibility for public school services. The bill directly affects children receiving early intervention services and the Department of Education's budgeting for these programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies state funding for early intervention services in private special ed schools, ensuring full/partial coverage based on eligibility to strengthen educational access for children.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill clarifies state funding for early intervention healthcare services, ensuring full coverage for ineligible children and partial coverage for eligible ones, strengthening access to medical support for children.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 348: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, providing for notice of legal representation for medical assistance.

HB 348 amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to require the state human services department to notify medical assistance applicants about their right to legal representation during application or eligibility reviews. This change directly affects individuals applying for medical assistance programs (like Medicaid) and the department responsible for processing these applications. The key provision mandates that applicants receive written notice detailing their option to seek legal help, which the department must provide before finalizing eligibility decisions. The bill focuses on improving transparency in the application process without altering eligibility criteria or benefit amounts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires notice of legal representation rights for medical assistance applicants, protecting access to healthcare coverage and applicant rights during eligibility reviews.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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