Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 5, 2026

HB 2111: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abortion, further providing for publicly owned facilities, public officials and public funds.

HB 2111 amends Pennsylvania's abortion laws to restrict public facilities and funds. It prohibits publicly owned hospitals, clinics, or government entities from leasing property, entering contracts, or using public funds to support abortion services - except for cases where abortion is necessary to save a mother's life, or to terminate pregnancies resulting from rape or incest that have been reported to law enforcement (with specific documentation requirements). The bill also bans public funds from being used for legal services related to abortion access or restrictions, and requires strict verification of rape/incest reports before funding can be approved for those exceptions. These changes directly affect public health facilities, government agencies, and providers receiving public funding.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts public funds for abortion services (except life-threatening cases or reported rape/incest), directly limiting healthcare funding for a specific service within public health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Women's Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2005: 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 2005 would amend Pennsylvania's abortion-related statutes to require specific medical consultations and informed consent procedures before an abortion can be performed. The bill would mandate that healthcare providers discuss certain medical details and ensure patients understand the procedure and potential risks. This applies directly to licensed physicians and clinics providing abortion services in Pennsylvania. The bill is currently pending in the Judiciary Committee after recent committee actions, but has not yet been voted on by the full legislature.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareMandates additional medical consultations and informed consent for abortions, restricting patient access to abortion services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics 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 · House Jul 16, 2025

HB 1740: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abortion, further providing for legislative intent, providing for fetal heartbeat examination and further providing for medical consultation and judgment and for abortion on unborn child of 24 or more weeks gestational age; and making an editorial change.

HB 1740 would prohibit abortions for pregnancies at 24 or more weeks gestational age in Pennsylvania, directly affecting medical providers performing such procedures. The bill requires medical providers to examine for a fetal heartbeat before proceeding with an abortion and mandates that medical judgment be based on that examination. It also specifies that medical consultation must address the fetal heartbeat and the patient's condition. The bill is currently referred to the Judiciary committee, with no further action taken as of July 16, 2025.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts abortion access after 24 weeks, requiring fetal heartbeat checks and limiting medical procedures - directly limiting patient healthcare access95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 23, 2025

HB 1642: 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.

HB 1642 amends Pennsylvania's judicial statutes to prohibit state courts, law enforcement, and officials from assisting with legal actions involving "reproductive health care services" that are lawful in Pennsylvania. Specifically, it blocks Pennsylvania courts from ordering service of documents or issuing subpoenas for cases outside the state related to such services (including abortion care), prevents officers from arresting individuals for out-of-state offenses involving these services, and requires governors to withhold extradition for such cases. The bill defines "reproductive health care services" broadly to cover medical, surgical, or counseling services related to pregnancy, contraception, or abortion that are legal in Pennsylvania. These changes apply only to cases involving services permitted under Pennsylvania law, not to all out-of-state legal matters. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBlocks state courts from assisting with reproductive health care legal actions, restricting access to abortion services as defined in the bill's summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Sep 9, 2025

HB 1844: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abortion, further providing for definitions and for medical consultation and judgment.

HB 1844 amends Pennsylvania's criminal code (Title 18) to clarify definitions related to abortion and establish requirements for medical consultation and judgment in abortion cases. The bill directly affects healthcare providers who perform abortions by setting legal standards for patient consultations and medical decision-making. Key provisions include adding specific definitions to reduce ambiguity in abortion-related criminal cases and mandating that medical decisions be based on professional judgment and patient consultation. The bill was referred to the Health committee on September 9, 2025, for further review.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareMandates medical consultation requirements for abortion providers, restricting access to abortion services under healthcare policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 17, 2025

HB 1962: An Act prohibiting State agencies from providing funding and contracting with a person who provides or is affiliated with another person who provides abortion-related activities; requiring a person enrolled in a medical assistance program to attest that the person is not engaging in abortion-related activities; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services.

HB 1962 prohibits state agencies from providing funding or entering contracts with individuals or entities that provide or are affiliated with abortion-related activities. It requires people enrolled in medical assistance programs to certify they are not engaging in such activities. The bill also mandates the Department of Human Services to establish procedures for verifying these attestations and enforcing the restrictions. These provisions directly impact state-funded programs, healthcare providers receiving state contracts, and medical assistance beneficiaries. The bill is currently under review by the Health committee.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits state funding for abortion-related healthcare services and restricts medical assistance program access to those engaging in such activities, directly limiting healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Sep 9, 2025

HB 1841: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abortion, further providing for informed consent and providing for medical education.

HB 1841 amends Pennsylvania's abortion laws to require healthcare providers to provide specific information to patients before performing an abortion, directly affecting abortion providers and patients seeking the procedure. The bill mandates that providers give additional details about the procedure, potential risks, and alternatives to informed consent. It also includes provisions requiring medical education for healthcare professionals regarding abortion care. These changes aim to standardize patient information and provider training within the state's legal framework for abortion services.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareAdds mandatory informed consent and medical education requirements for abortion providers, restricting access to abortion care services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 13, 2025

HB 165: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abortion, further providing for medical consultation and judgment.

HB 165 amends Pennsylvania's abortion law to require pain relief medication for fetuses over 15 weeks' gestation during abortion procedures, directly affecting abortion providers performing such procedures. The bill adds a new provision (Section 3204(b.1)) stating that pain relief medication must be administered prior to the procedure unless the physician knows the pregnant person has an adverse reaction to it or a medical emergency prevents timely administration. This change applies specifically to abortions at or beyond 15 weeks' gestation. The law would take effect 60 days after enactment. It focuses on procedural requirements for medical care during abortion, not on restricting access.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRequires pain relief for fetuses >15 weeks during abortions, adding procedural restrictions for providers that could limit access to abortion services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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