HB 2138 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for coverage for blood pressure monitors.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Insurance Company Law to allow casualty insurance policies to cover blood pressure monitors. The change specifically requires that such coverage be provided only when the device is deemed medically necessary. By adding this language, the legislation clarifies the conditions under which insurance companies must offer this specific medical equipment. The bill directly affects individuals with casualty insurance policies who require blood pressure monitoring for health reasons.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2024 Last action May 29, 2024
Floor votes · House May 21, 2024

How they voted

154–48
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 203
May 21, 2024
D Democratic102
102 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican101
52 Yea 48 Nay 1
51% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
1
May 29, 2024
Committee
Referred to Banking & Insurance
upper
May 21, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
May 21, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
May 8, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
May 6, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Apr 3, 2024
Committee
Referred to Insurance
lower
1 primary · 27 co-sponsors

Sponsors