Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 1643: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in dockets, indices and other records, further providing for enforcement of foreign judgments.

HB 1643 modifies Pennsylvania law to clarify how courts enforce foreign judgments. It prohibits courts from enforcing foreign judgments related to reproductive health care services, including pregnancy-related care, contraception, or abortion. The bill specifies that such judgments cannot be enforced against providers for services delivered in medical facilities. This change applies to all foreign judgments filed in Pennsylvania courts under the existing enforcement procedures. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits enforcement of foreign judgments restricting reproductive health services (abortion, contraception), protecting patient access to care under healthcare topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 24, 2025

SB 882: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in dockets, indices and other records, further providing for enforcement of foreign judgments.

SB 882 modifies Pennsylvania law to prevent courts from enforcing foreign judgments related to reproductive health care services. Specifically, it prohibits Pennsylvania courts from enforcing foreign judgments seeking payment for or delivery of services like pregnancy care, contraception, or abortion (defined broadly as "reproductive health care services"). The bill requires courts to treat foreign judgments like local ones for most purposes but explicitly bars enforcement in cases involving reproductive health care. This change applies to all foreign judgments filed in Pennsylvania courts and takes effect 60 days after enactment. It directly affects judgment creditors seeking to collect debts related to reproductive health services and Pennsylvania courts handling such cases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits enforcement of foreign judgments related to reproductive healthcare services, protecting access to abortion and contraception under Pennsylvania law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 1640: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of evidence, providing for protection of reproductive health services records.

HB 1640 protects patient privacy for reproductive health care records in Pennsylvania. It requires healthcare providers (covered entities) to obtain written permission from patients before sharing records related to permitted reproductive services - such as pregnancy care, contraception, or abortion - except in limited circumstances like court orders, abuse investigations, or legal defense needs. The law explicitly preserves existing confidentiality protections under other state laws, including those for mental health and domestic violence services. It applies directly to patients seeking reproductive health care and the healthcare providers handling their records.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient privacy for reproductive health records, requiring written consent before sharing - directly aligns with patient rights protection in healthcare.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 1640 explicitly protects patient data privacy for reproductive health records by requiring written consent before sharing, directly aligning with data privacy as a core technology policy aspect.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 24, 2025

SB 881: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in bases of jurisdiction and interstate and international procedure, further providing for assistance to tribunals and litigants outside this Commonwealth with respect to service and for issuance of subpoena; in commencement of proceedings, further providing for authority of officers of another state to arrest in this Commonwealth; and, in detainers and extradition, further providing for definitions, for duty of Governor with respect to fugitives from justice and for presigned waiver of extradition.

SB 881 amends Pennsylvania's judicial statutes to exclude cases involving "reproductive health care services" from several legal processes. Specifically, it prohibits Pennsylvania courts from ordering service of documents or issuing subpoenas for cases outside the state related to reproductive health care (defined as services like pregnancy care, contraception, or abortion that are lawful in Pennsylvania). The bill also restricts out-of-state officers from arresting individuals for such offenses within Pennsylvania and prevents the governor from extraditing people for crimes involving these services. These provisions apply only to cases where the services would be legal under Pennsylvania law. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects reproductive health care services (abortion, contraception) from out-of-state legal actions by restricting PA court involvement, aligning with 'protects patient rights' in healthcare indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 551: An Act providing for paid leave time for a pregnancy loss or related reason; and imposing penalties.

HB 551, the "Support Through Loss Act," requires employers with five or more employees in Pennsylvania to provide 24 hours of paid leave annually for employees experiencing pregnancy loss or related reproductive health events. It covers specific situations like pregnancy loss, failed fertility treatments (including assisted reproductive technology), adoption issues, or fertility-related diagnoses, as well as leave to care for a spouse or domestic partner in these circumstances. Employers must post notices about the policy and are prohibited from retaliating against employees who use this leave or discriminating based on its use. The bill takes effect for all covered employers starting January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides paid leave for reproductive health events including pregnancy loss, improving access to healthcare services and protecting employee rights during medical needs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates 24 hours of paid leave for pregnancy loss/reproductive health events, expanding worker benefits and protecting reproductive rights under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Paid Leave

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 27, 2025

SB 837: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 35 (Health and Safety) and 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in provisions relating to abortion, repealing provisions relating to short title of chapter and to legislative intent, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to medical consultation and judgment, to informed consent, to parental consent, to abortion facilities, to printed information, to Commonwealth interference prohibited, to spousal notice, to determination of gestational age, to abortion on unborn child of 24 or more weeks gestational age, to infanticide, to prohibited acts and to reporting, further providing for publicly owned facilities, public officials and public funds and for fetal experimentation and repealing provisions relating to civil penalties, to criminal penalties, to State Board of Medicine and State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and to construction; providing for reproductive rights; repealing provisions relating to compliance with Federal health care legislation as to regulation of insurers and related persons generally; imposing penalties; and making an editorial change.

SB 837 amends Pennsylvania's abortion laws by repealing the existing "Abortion Control Act" (Sections 3201-3202) and overhauling related statutes. It removes requirements for parental consent, spousal notice, and certain medical consultations, while revising definitions (like "abortion" and "born alive") and gestational age limits. The bill establishes a new framework for "reproductive rights" and repeals provisions related to federal healthcare compliance, civil/criminal penalties, and medical board oversight. This directly affects abortion providers, patients seeking abortions, and healthcare facilities operating in Pennsylvania.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes abortion access barriers (parental consent, spousal notice) and establishes reproductive rights, expanding health service access per healthcare topic definition.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Women's Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 670: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abortion, providing for access to reproductive health services facilities; in particular rights and immunities, providing for action for blocking access to reproductive health services facility; and imposing penalties.

HB 670 would protect access to abortion clinics in Pennsylvania by creating a legal right for people to enter reproductive health services facilities and allowing lawsuits against individuals or entities that block access. It amends criminal and judicial statutes to define "blocking access" as a violation and imposes penalties for such actions. The bill directly affects patients seeking abortion care, clinic staff, and anyone attempting to obstruct facility access. Key provisions include enabling civil lawsuits for damages and establishing specific criminal penalties for interference with facility access.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects access to abortion clinics (a healthcare service) by creating legal rights and penalties for blocking access, directly improving patient access to reproductive health care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Women's Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Aug 14, 2025

HB 1801: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abortion, further providing for medical consultation and judgment and for informed consent.

HB 1801 amends Pennsylvania's criminal code to update requirements for medical consultation and informed consent in abortion procedures. It directly affects healthcare providers performing abortions and patients seeking the procedure by mandating specific medical information be discussed during the consent process. The key provision requires providers to offer detailed, non-coercive information about the medical aspects of abortion, including risks, alternatives, and available resources, to ensure patients make informed decisions. This bill modifies existing informed consent standards under Title 18 of Pennsylvania law, focusing on clarifying provider obligations. The bill was referred to the Health committee on August 14, 2025, and remains pending further action.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareMandates specific abortion counseling requirements that could restrict patient access to abortion services, a healthcare procedure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Aug 13, 2025

SB 965: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program.

SB 965 establishes a two-year Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program (2026-2027 and 2027-2028) for pregnant individuals in Pennsylvania who have hypertension or diabetes and receive medical assistance or are enrolled in participating managed care plans. The program provides free home monitoring devices (like blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters) and connects participants with clinical teams for health coaching and condition management during pregnancy and up to three months postpartum. Managed care organizations must contract with a vendor to administer the program, serving no more than 300 participants across at least two counties, including one with a maternity care desert. The Department of Health will evaluate outcomes through a report due within 24 months after the pilot ends.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides free home monitoring devices and clinical teams for high-risk pregnant individuals with hypertension/diabetes, expanding access to maternal health monitoring and condition management during pregnancy and postpartum.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 274: An Act amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for alternative sentencing for primary caretakers and further providing for contents of presentence report; and, in medical services, establishing the Maternity Medical Services Program; and making editorial changes.

SB 274 creates two key programs in Pennsylvania law. First, it requires courts to offer non-prison sentencing options for individuals convicted of nonviolent offenses who are primary caretakers of dependent children (including pregnant women or new mothers), mandating community-based rehabilitation programs like parenting classes, job training, or mental health services instead of incarceration. Second, it establishes a Maternity Medical Services Program within correctional facilities, providing pregnancy and postpartum care for eligible incarcerated women at a reduced fee (with no denial of care due to inability to pay). The bill directly affects incarcerated parents, particularly mothers, by prioritizing family unity and maternal health. It amends sentencing procedures and medical services statutes to implement these changes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates non-prison sentencing for primary caretakers of nonviolent offenses, replacing incarceration with community rehabilitation programs, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 274 establishes a Maternity Medical Services Program in correctional facilities, directly providing medical services for pregnant women and new mothers, improving healthcare access within prisons.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Sentencing Women's Health

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