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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 2548: An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Gaudenzia DRC, Inc., certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.

This bill authorizes the Pennsylvania Department of General Services to transfer a 2.7-acre tract of land in Philadelphia, formerly part of the Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, to an organization called Gaudenzia DRC, Inc. for a nominal fee of one dollar. The transfer is conditional on the new owner using the property exclusively for drug and alcohol rehabilitation purposes, with a clause requiring the land to revert to the state if this restriction is violated or if the property is sold within 20 years. Additionally, the deal includes a permanent ban on using any part of the land for licensed gaming facilities, and the transaction requires final approval from the Governor.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill transfers state land for drug and alcohol rehabilitation, directly expanding access to healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 1, 2026

HR 517: A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "Preeclampsia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House Resolution designates May 2026 as Preeclampsia Awareness Month to highlight a serious pregnancy complication involving high blood pressure. The bill aims to increase public knowledge about the condition, which can lead to seizures, strokes, and organ failure if not managed properly. By recognizing this month, the House intends to encourage pregnant individuals to learn about warning signs and seek timely medical care. The resolution does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a formal statement of support for maternal health awareness.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes public awareness of a serious pregnancy complication to encourage timely medical care and education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 16, 2026

HR 464: A Resolution designating May 14, 2026, as "Apraxia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House resolution designates May 14, 2026, as "Apraxia Awareness Day" to highlight childhood apraxia of speech, a motor speech disorder affecting approximately 1 in 1,000 children. The bill aims to increase public understanding of the condition, which requires intensive speech therapy and can impact a child's ability to read, write, and communicate effectively. By encouraging residents to foster community awareness, the resolution seeks to support families and professionals working to help children with this neurological disorder develop their speech skills.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises public awareness of a speech disorder requiring therapy, indirectly supporting patient understanding and access to care.75% confidence

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passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 30, 2026

SB 1261: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies; and, in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for definitions, for publication and notice, for award of grants, for consolidation incentive, for publication and notice and for award of grants, repealing provisions relating to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, to Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program, to expiration of authority relating to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program and to expiration of authority relating to Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program and further providing for annual reports.

SB 1261 updates Pennsylvania laws to provide financial assistance to fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies through a state loan program. The bill allows these organizations to apply for loans to purchase or modernize vehicles, facilities, and protective equipment, while also permitting refinancing of existing debt. Key provisions include setting specific loan limits, requiring applicants to contribute at least 20% of project costs, and mandating that protective gear be free of harmful chemicals. Additionally, the legislation repeals previous COVID-19 specific grant programs and establishes a requirement for annual reporting on the use of these funds.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides financial assistance to EMS companies for vehicles and equipment, strengthening emergency medical services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 2427: An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in quality health care accountability and protection, further providing for definitions and providing for utilization management for stage four, advanced metastatic cancer drugs; and making a repeal.

HB 2427 amends Pennsylvania's Insurance Company Law to regulate how insurers cover drugs for stage four, advanced metastatic cancer. The bill prohibits insurance policies from requiring patients to fail a different medication or prove a history of failure before approving coverage for a new drug, provided the drug is FDA-approved and aligns with current clinical best practices. This legislation also repeals the previous Fair Access to Cancer Treatment Law while ensuring that all existing rules, contracts, and decisions made under that law remain in effect.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes barriers to cancer drug coverage, improving patient access and protecting rights to necessary treatments.90% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 2435: An Act imposing dementia care training requirements for certain emergency medical services providers; and providing for powers and duties of the Department of Health.

This bill requires emergency medical services providers in Pennsylvania, including paramedics and nurses, to complete specific training on caring for individuals with dementia. The Department of Health must create a program covering how to communicate effectively with these patients, manage behavioral symptoms, and identify signs of abuse. New providers will need three hours of initial training, while all providers must complete one hour of continuing education annually. Those who already finished similar training within the last 18 months will be exempt from the initial requirement but must still take the annual course.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates dementia care training for EMS providers, improving patient care quality and protecting vulnerable individuals.95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SR 299: A Resolution designating May 14, 2026, as "IgAN Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

Senate Resolution 299 designates May 14, 2026, as IgAN Awareness Day in Pennsylvania to highlight the importance of early detection and treatment for immunoglobulin A nephropathy, a rare form of kidney disease. The resolution aims to increase awareness among patients, healthcare providers, and policymakers about the challenges of diagnosing this condition and the need for better access to screening and care. By drawing attention to this specific health issue, the bill seeks to encourage efforts that improve policies for kidney disease management and support patients and their families.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes awareness for a rare kidney disease, aiming to improve early detection and access to care.75% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 1330: An Act amending the act of December 16, 1986 (P.L.1646, No.188), known as the Chiropractic Practice Act, in preliminary provisions, providing for findings and declarations and for applicability and construction and further providing for definitions; in State Board of Chiropractic, further providing for powers and duties and providing for certification to perform dry needling, for certification to practice animal chiropractic, for concussion management and for student athletes; in licensure and regulation, further providing for applications for license, repealing provisions relating to examination and to failure of examination, further providing for reciprocity, for limited license, for refusal, suspension or revocation of license, repealing provisions relating to continuing chiropractic education, providing for continuing chiropractic education requirements, for format and limits for continuing chiropractic education, for course content and approval, for calculation of continuing chiropractic education credits, for sponsor approval and program administration, for renewal certification, reporting and audits, for exemptions and carryover and for extensions, waivers and enforcement, further providing for professional liability insurance, for license required, for Doctor of Chiropractic and abbreviation and for relationship with other branches of the healing arts and providing for opinions and testimony; in penalty provisions, further providing for practice of chiropractic without license prohibited and for violation of other provisions; and, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for fees.

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1330 amends the state's Chiropractic Practice Act to update regulations for chiropractors and expand the scope of their certified services. The bill introduces new certifications allowing practitioners to perform dry needling, treat animals, and manage concussions for student athletes. It also replaces the old examination requirements with a new system for continuing education, adds rules for using artificial intelligence in adjustments, and clarifies definitions for various chiropractic procedures. These changes aim to modernize the legal framework governing the profession while maintaining oversight through the State Board of Chiropractic.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands chiropractic scope to include dry needling, animal care, and concussion management, enhancing healthcare service availability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 1, 2026

SB 1334: An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants and trainees; further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification; repealing provisions relating to radiologic procedures and education and training required; and making a repeal.

SB 1334 amends Pennsylvania's Medical Practice Act to formally establish licensing requirements and definitions for various medical imaging and allied health professionals. The bill directly affects respiratory therapists, perfusionists, genetic counselors, prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists, and new categories including medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, and radiologist assistants. Key provisions introduce specific definitions for imaging modalities like computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging while repealing outdated rules regarding radiologic procedures. Additionally, the legislation sets forth general qualification standards and outlines the framework for issuing licenses and certificates to these newly recognized roles.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes licensing and definitions for allied health professionals, improving patient access and professional standards.90% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 1292: An Act amending the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.220, No.39), known as the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act, "licensed associate art therapist" and related titles; and further providing for penalties, for license renewal, records and fees and for unlawful practice.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's existing professional licensing law to formally include art therapists alongside social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors under state regulation. It establishes the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors and Professional Art Therapists to oversee the field and defines specific qualifications, including the requirement for an accredited degree and supervised practice. The legislation also sets new standards for what constitutes art therapy services, outlines procedures for obtaining and renewing licenses, and creates penalties for practicing without a valid license or using protected titles without authorization.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands professional licensing to include art therapists, strengthening mental health services and patient access to care.90% confidence

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