Recognizing the month of January 2027 as "National Blood Donor Month" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates January 2027 as "National Blood Donor Month" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing the month of January 2027 as "National Blood Donor Month" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (202-1) · 2026-10-21
Providing for artificial intelligence in facilities, for artificial intelligence use by insurers and for artificial intelligence use by MA or CHIP managed care plans; imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Insurance Department and the Department of Human Services; and imposing penalties.
In plain English Requires health facilities, insurers, and Medicaid managed care plans to follow rules for using artificial intelligence, with oversight by state health, insurance, and welfare departments.
Official synopsis: An Act amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety), 40 (Insurance) and 67 (Public Welfare) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for artificial intelligence in facilities, for artificial intelligence use by insurers and for artificial intelligence use by MA or CHIP managed care plans; imposing duties…
Passed one chamberReferred to Institutional Sustainability & Innovation · 2026-10-14
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on medical student choice in primary care and issue a report.
In plain English Directs the Joint State Government Commission to study why medical students choose primary care and report its findings.
Official synopsis: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on medical student choice in primary care and issue a report.
Became lawAdopted (189-14) · 2026-10-07
In licensing of drivers, further providing for issuance and content of driver's license.
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for issuance and content of driver's license.
Not out of committeeLaid on the table · 2026-10-05
Further providing for definitions and for midwifery.
In plain English Expands the definition of midwifery and related terms in Pennsylvania's medical practice law.
Official synopsis: 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 and for midwifery.
Not out of committeeRe-referred to Professional Licensure · 2026-09-28
Prohibiting unilateral changes to contracts between insurers and health care providers.
An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, prohibiting unilateral changes to contracts between insurers and health care providers.
Not out of committeeReferred to Insurance · 2026-09-15
Providing for preventive services coverage.
An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for preventive services coverage.
Not out of committeeReferred to Insurance · 2026-06-26
Further providing for definitions.
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.
Passed one chamberReferred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure · 2026-06-25
Further providing for definitions.
In plain English Revises definitions in the law governing osteopathic medical practice.
Official synopsis: An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, further providing for definitions.
Passed one chamberReferred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure · 2026-06-25
Providing for licensing and regulation of shared equity providers and shared equity agreements and for duties of Department of Banking and Securities; and imposing penalties.
In plain English Requires licensing and regulation of shared equity providers and agreements by the Department of Banking and Securities, with penalties for violations.
Official synopsis: An Act amending Title 7 (Banks and Banking) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for licensing and regulation of shared equity providers and shared equity agreements and for duties of Department of Banking and Securities; and imposing penalties.
Passed one chamberReferred to Banking & Insurance · 2026-06-05
Further providing for definitions.
An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, further providing for definitions.
Not out of committeeReferred to Energy · 2026-05-28
In public assistance, providing for pending medical assistance applications.
An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for pending medical assistance applications.
Not out of committeeReferred to Aging & Older Adult Services · 2026-05-27
Providing for geothermal energy development; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; promulgating regulations; establishing the Geothermal Energy Development Fund; and imposing penalties.
In plain English Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to regulate geothermal energy development, establish a fund for it, and set penalties for violations.
Official synopsis: An Act providing for geothermal energy development; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; promulgating regulations; establishing the Geothermal Energy Development Fund; and imposing penalties.
Passed one chamberReferred to Environmental Resources & Energy · 2026-05-07
Recognizing April 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Recognizes April 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing April 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (198-3) · 2026-05-05
Recognizing the month of May 2026 as "Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Recognizes May 2026 as Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (199-2) · 2026-05-04
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