HB 2137 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Maternal and Newborn Supply Kit Program; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Health.

This bill establishes the Maternal and Newborn Supply Kit Program in Pennsylvania to provide parents and guardians with a package of essential health products and educational materials. To receive the kit, which includes items like postpartum pads, baby diapers, and care instructions, parents must complete an online education syllabus or be referred by a community organization. The Department of Health will manage the program using a dedicated state fund and may partner with private organizations to distribute the kits while reporting on their effectiveness annually. The program is designed to operate for two years with the goal of improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2024 Last action Jun 7, 2024
Floor votes · House Jun 5, 2024

How they voted

10871
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 180
Jun 5, 2024
D Democratic89
89 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican91
19 Yea 71 Nay 1
78% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Jun 7, 2024
Committee
Referred to Health & Human Services
upper
Jun 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Jun 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 4, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
Apr 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 27, 2024
Committee
Referred to Human Services
lower
1 primary · 36 co-sponsors

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