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PA HB 1863

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An Act establishing the Public Option Program and the Public Option Program Fund; and imposing duties on the Insurance Department.

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

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Did PA HB 1863 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 1863 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-09-16): Referred to Insurance

What is PA HB 1863 about?

PA HB 1863 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act establishing the Public Option Program and the Public Option Program Fund; and imposing duties on the Insurance Department.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 1863?

Ben Waxman is the primary sponsor of PA HB 1863, joined by 11 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-09-16 — Referred to Insurance
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Sponsors

  • Ben Waxmanprimary
  • Carol Hill-Evanscosponsor
  • Jose Giralcosponsor
  • La'Tasha Mayescosponsor
  • Robert Freemancosponsor
  • Johanny Cepeda-Freytizcosponsor
  • Mandy Steelecosponsor
  • Benjamin Sanchezcosponsor
  • Dan Frankelcosponsor
  • Greg Scottcosponsor
  • Ismail Smith-Wade-Elcosponsor
  • Kristine Howardcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-09-16

    Referred to Insurance

    referral-committee

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Related bills

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1863

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