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PA HB 1740

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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.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · lower

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Did PA HB 1740 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 1740 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-07-16): Referred to Judiciary

What is PA HB 1740 about?

PA HB 1740 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “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.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 1740?

Stephanie Borowicz is the primary sponsor of PA HB 1740, joined by 16 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-07-16 — Referred to Judiciary
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Stephanie Borowiczprimary
  • Charity Krupacosponsor
  • Andrew Kuzmacosponsor
  • Marla Browncosponsor
  • Joe Hammcosponsor
  • Rob Kauffmancosponsor
  • Robert Leadbetercosponsor
  • Tina Pickettcosponsor
  • Seth Grovecosponsor
  • Timothy Bonnercosponsor
  • David Zimmermancosponsor
  • R. Lee Jamescosponsor
  • Marc Andersoncosponsor
  • Mark Gillencosponsor
  • Tom Jonescosponsor
  • Wendy Finkcosponsor
  • Aaron Bernstinecosponsor

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  1. 2025-07-16

    Referred to Judiciary

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1740

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