HB 2517 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in licensing of health care facilities, further providing for licensure; and abrogating a regulation.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Health Care Facilities Act to change licensing requirements specifically for abortion facilities. It removes the mandate that these facilities must have transfer agreements with nearby hospitals and eliminates the requirement for physicians and medical staff working there to hold admitting privileges at a hospital. Additionally, the legislation repeals an existing state regulation related to these licensing standards. These changes directly impact how abortion clinics are regulated and the operational requirements for their medical staff.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 30, 2024 Last action Jul 30, 2024