HB 836 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act protecting an individual's choice to use assisted reproductive technology.

HB 836 prohibits Pennsylvania from interfering with the use of medically appropriate assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), ensuring individuals can access these services without state restrictions. The bill defines ART to include specific fertility procedures and requires that any new state laws must comply with this protection unless explicitly exempted by the legislature. It takes effect immediately, providing direct safeguards for individuals seeking ART services and healthcare providers offering them.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Jun 2026

House Passage

Jun 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Last action Jun 18, 2026

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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN0866 → Printer's No. PN3187 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill text was updated to reflect its progression through the legislative process, including the addition of new co-sponsors and a report from the Health Committee. A new definition for 'assisted reproductive technology' was inserted to clarify that the term includes specific procedures like IVF, GIFT, and ZIFT. The document also includes a placeholder for a new section prohibiting interference with these medically appropriate methods.

Scope change

The bill's scope was clarified by adding a specific definition for 'assisted reproductive technology' and introducing a new section that prohibits government interference with medically appropriate reproductive treatments.

DEFINITION

Added a formal definition for 'assisted reproductive technology' to explicitly include IVF, GIFT, and ZIFT.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new section prohibiting the Commonwealth from interfering with medically appropriate assisted reproductive technology.

TIMELINE

Updated the bill's history to show it was reported from the Health Committee and amended on April 14, 2026.

ELIGIBILITY

Added 'Boyd' to the list of co-sponsors for the bill.

Floor votes · House Jun 9, 2026

How they voted

147–54

Passed

Total votes 201

Jun 9, 2026

D Democratic102

101 Yea 1 Nay

99% Yea

R Republican99

46 Yea 53 Nay

53% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jun 18, 2026

Committee

Referred to Health & Human Services

upper

Jun 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third consideration and final passage

lower

Jun 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Re-reported as committed

lower

Jun 8, 2026

Committee

Re-committed to Appropriations

lower

Apr 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported as amended

lower

Mar 10, 2025

Committee

Referred to Health

lower

1 primary · 30 co-sponsors