An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for long-term infectious disease control.

This bill creates a new chapter in Pennsylvania law to establish a long-term system for managing infectious diseases, particularly within care facilities like nursing homes and assisted living residences. It mandates the Governor to select a private organization via competitive bid to manage a statewide stockpile of personal protective equipment, such as masks and gowns, which must be stored in four regional locations. The selected organization is required to contract with manufacturers that are based in Pennsylvania and to maintain a stockpile that matches or exceeds the previous year's purchases, up to a maximum of four times the prior volume. Additionally, the bill defines specific roles, including an infectious disease coordinator for each facility, and sets up an advisory commission to oversee emergency responses.