An Act prohibiting governmental action against parents, legal custodians and legal guardians of minors in the provision of certain information and services to minors; and providing for certain protection from child abuse claims.
HB 1677 prohibits Pennsylvania government entities from taking action against parents, legal custodians, or guardians who provide minors with medically accurate and medically appropriate information or evidence-based medical services. It specifically protects these adults from being deemed to have committed child abuse when acting in this manner. The bill defines key terms like "medically accurate" (supported by peer-reviewed research or major medical organizations) and "evidence-based" (using current best medical practices). This law applies broadly to all minors' healthcare decisions, not limited to specific identities, and takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 30, 2025
Last action Jun 30, 2025
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Committee
1
Jun 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 28 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dan Frankel
DDemocratic
Co
Abigail Salisbury
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Elizabeth Fiedler
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Kinkead
DDemocratic
Co
Heather Boyd
DDemocratic
Co
Izzy Smith-Wade-El
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Joe McAndrew
DDemocratic
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