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PA SB 1196

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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 pain parity in Medicaid and for pain parity in commercial insurance.

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

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Did PA SB 1196 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 1196 has been introduced but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-06): First consideration

What is PA SB 1196 about?

PA SB 1196 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “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 pain parity in Medicaid and for pain parity in commercial insurance.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 1196?

Christine Tartaglione is the primary sponsor of PA SB 1196, joined by 5 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-10-06 — First consideration
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Christine Tartaglioneprimary
  • Sharif Streetcosponsor
  • Amanda Cappelletticosponsor
  • Judith Schwankcosponsor
  • James Malonecosponsor
  • Maria Collettcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-10-06

    First consideration

    reading-1

  2. 2026-10-06

    Reported as committed

    committee-passage

  3. 2026-02-24

    Referred to Health & Human Services

    referral-committee

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Related bills

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1196

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