Healthcare (Public Health)

introduced · Pennsylvania · House

HR 604: A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month" and September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House Resolution formally designates September 2026 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month" and September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day." The bill cites national statistics regarding suicide rates and attempts to highlight the ongoing public health challenge. It does not mandate specific actions or funding but instead encourages residents of the Commonwealth to provide support for individuals in need.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill recognizes Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, promoting mental health awareness and public support for a critical healthcare issue.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Public Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 2657: An Act providing for the regulation and sale of kratom products; imposing a tobacco products tax on natural kratom products; imposing duties on the Department of Health; and imposing penalties.

This bill establishes a regulatory framework for the sale of kratom products in Pennsylvania, requiring businesses to register with the Department of Health and prohibiting the sale of synthetic kratom varieties. It mandates that retailers verify customers are at least 21 years old using electronic ID scanners and strictly forbids sharing this data, while also enforcing specific labeling and child-resistant packaging requirements. Additionally, the legislation imposes a tax on natural kratom products and outlines penalties for violations, aiming to standardize oversight and protect public health.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes a tobacco products tax on natural kratom, generating state revenue to fund government operations.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts patient access to kratom products through age limits, bans synthetic varieties, and imposes taxes, limiting treatment options.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SR 346: A Resolution honoring the 10th anniversary of the Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank located in Allegheny County.

Senate Resolution 346 honors the 10th anniversary of the Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank in Allegheny County. This commemorative resolution recognizes the bank's role in providing pasteurized donor human milk to medically vulnerable infants when their own mothers cannot supply enough. The document highlights the facility's growth, its contribution to public health through reduced infant complications, and its support for local manufacturing and research.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill honors a facility providing donor human milk to vulnerable infants, highlighting its contribution to public health and reduced complications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 2378: An Act amending the act of July 15, 2004 (P.L.731, No.85), known as the Elderly Immunization Act, further providing for definitions, for vaccination offered to eligible persons and for responsibilities of department; and making editorial changes.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Elderly Immunization Act to include individuals at higher risk of severe illness from flu and pneumonia. It expands eligibility by lowering the age requirement for influenza vaccines to 50 and clarifies that people aged 65 and older qualify for pneumococcal vaccines. The legislation also changes the official name of the law to the "Elderly and High Risk Immunization Act" to reflect these broader protections. These adjustments aim to ensure more older adults and vulnerable populations receive necessary preventative care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands eligibility for flu and pneumonia vaccines to lower age groups and clarifies coverage, improving patient access to essential healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 16, 2026

HR 471: A Resolution designating the month of April 2026 as "Esophageal Cancer Awareness and Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania legislative resolution designates April 2026 as Esophageal Cancer Awareness and Prevention Month to highlight the disease's severity and promote public health awareness. The bill directly affects Pennsylvania residents by encouraging them to seek treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to reduce their risk of developing esophageal cancer. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal declaration to raise awareness about early detection and prevention strategies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes public health awareness and encourages early detection of esophageal cancer, aligning with healthcare support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SR 264: A Resolution recognizing the week of April 6 through 12, 2026, as "Public Health Week" in Pennsylvania.

This Senate Resolution designates the week of April 6 through 12, 2026, as 'Public Health Week' throughout Pennsylvania to align with the national observance. The measure includes a series of 'whereas' clauses that highlight various public health statistics and challenges, such as declining life expectancy, health disparities among racial and ethnic groups, and the impact of violence and disease on the community. By officially recognizing this week, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of preventive health measures and the role of public health professionals in improving overall community well-being.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates 'Public Health Week' to raise awareness of health challenges, aligning with efforts to strengthen public health initiatives.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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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

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 8, 2025

SB 909: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for regulatory flexibility during opioid epidemic.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Administrative Code to give the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs more flexibility in hiring and training staff during an opioid epidemic. It allows individuals with lived experience of addiction recovery or internship experience to serve as counselors if approved by a clinical supervisor, and prevents the department from adding new credential requirements for treatment staff during the crisis. The law defines an opioid epidemic as a period with over 1,000 confirmed overdose deaths from opioids in at least three consecutive years, and it takes effect 60 days after passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enhances healthcare access by increasing staffing flexibility and reducing credential barriers for addiction counselors during the opioid epidemic.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 393: A Resolution designating February 28, 2026, as "HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates February 28, 2026, as "HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. It aims to raise public awareness about HIV criminalization - where individuals with HIV face criminal charges for non-transmission behaviors - and highlights how such laws disproportionately impact marginalized groups like people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The resolution emphasizes current public health consensus that people with HIV who have an undetectable viral load cannot transmit the virus through sex, and that HIV treatment is prevention. It is a symbolic statement, not a law, intended to encourage education and dialogue about ending outdated HIV-related criminal penalties.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill targets HIV criminalization, which disproportionately impacts marginalized groups, aligning with criminal justice reform by challenging outdated laws that criminalize non-transmission behaviors.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution addresses HIV criminalization barriers to healthcare access, aligning with public health consensus to protect marginalized groups' health rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 5, 2026

HB 2111: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abortion, further providing for publicly owned facilities, public officials and public funds.

HB 2111 amends Pennsylvania's abortion laws to restrict public facilities and funds. It prohibits publicly owned hospitals, clinics, or government entities from leasing property, entering contracts, or using public funds to support abortion services - except for cases where abortion is necessary to save a mother's life, or to terminate pregnancies resulting from rape or incest that have been reported to law enforcement (with specific documentation requirements). The bill also bans public funds from being used for legal services related to abortion access or restrictions, and requires strict verification of rape/incest reports before funding can be approved for those exceptions. These changes directly affect public health facilities, government agencies, and providers receiving public funding.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts public funds for abortion services (except life-threatening cases or reported rape/incest), directly limiting healthcare funding for a specific service within public health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Women's Health

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