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PA HB 996

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An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency medical services system, further providing for basic life support ambulances.

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

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Quick answers

Did PA HB 996 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 996 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-09-08): Laid on the table

What is PA HB 996 about?

PA HB 996 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency medical services system, further providing for basic life support ambulances.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 996?

Joe Hamm is the primary sponsor of PA HB 996, joined by 19 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-09-08 — Laid on the table
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Joe Hammprimary
  • Keith Greinercosponsor
  • Tina Pickettcosponsor
  • Rob Kauffmancosponsor
  • Stephenie Scialabbacosponsor
  • Aaron Bernstinecosponsor
  • Dane Watrocosponsor
  • Charity Krupacosponsor
  • Mike Armaninicosponsor
  • Jack Radercosponsor
  • Martin Causercosponsor
  • Brian Smithcosponsor
  • Milou Mackenziecosponsor
  • Clint Owlettcosponsor
  • Mike Jonescosponsor
  • Bud Cookcosponsor
  • Wendy Finkcosponsor
  • Keith Harriscosponsor
  • David Rowecosponsor
  • Benjamin Sanchezcosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-09-08

    Laid on the table

  2. 2026-09-08

    Re-reported as committed

    committee-passage

  3. 2026-06-30

    Re-committed to Rules

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-06-30

    First consideration

    reading-1

  5. 2026-06-30

    Reported as amended

    amendment-passage,committee-passage

  6. 2025-03-24

    Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

    referral-committee

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Committee vote (Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness): Report Bill As Amended

    2026-06-30 · pass · 26-0

    Member-level votes (26)
    • Jared Solomon: yes
    • Lisa Borowski: yes
    • Amen Brown: yes
    • Sean Dougherty: yes
    • Nancy Guenst: yes
    • Jim Haddock: yes
    • John Inglis Iii: yes
    • Brian Munroe: yes
    • Jennifer O'Mara: yes
    • Chris Pielli: yes
    • Christina Sappey: yes
    • Greg Scott: yes
    • Paul Takac: yes
    • Joe Webster: yes
    • Mark Gillen: yes
    • Jacob Banta: yes
    • Josh Bashline: yes
    • Jill Cooper: yes
    • Joe Hamm: yes
    • Joe Kerwin: yes
    • Charity Krupa: yes
    • Zachary Mako: yes
    • Joanne Stehr: yes
    • Michael Stender: yes
    • Dane Watro: yes
    • Craig Williams: yes
  • Committee vote (Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness): Adopt Amendment

    2026-06-30 · pass · 26-0

    Member-level votes (26)
    • Jared Solomon: yes
    • Lisa Borowski: yes
    • Amen Brown: yes
    • Sean Dougherty: yes
    • Nancy Guenst: yes
    • Jim Haddock: yes
    • John Inglis Iii: yes
    • Brian Munroe: yes
    • Jennifer O'Mara: yes
    • Chris Pielli: yes
    • Christina Sappey: yes
    • Greg Scott: yes
    • Paul Takac: yes
    • Joe Webster: yes
    • Mark Gillen: yes
    • Jacob Banta: yes
    • Josh Bashline: yes
    • Jill Cooper: yes
    • Joe Hamm: yes
    • Joe Kerwin: yes
    • Charity Krupa: yes
    • Zachary Mako: yes
    • Joanne Stehr: yes
    • Michael Stender: yes
    • Dane Watro: yes
    • Craig Williams: yes

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