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PA SB 1197

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An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in health care, repealing provisions relating to pregnancy and further providing for execution, for requirements and options and for example; and making an editorial change.

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

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Did PA SB 1197 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 1197 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-27): Referred to Judiciary

What is PA SB 1197 about?

PA SB 1197 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in health care, repealing provisions relating to pregnancy and further providing for execution, for requirements and options and for example; and making an editorial change.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 1197?

Amanda Cappelletti is the primary sponsor of PA SB 1197, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-27 — Referred to Judiciary
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Amanda Cappellettiprimary
  • Jay Costacosponsor
  • Sharif Streetcosponsor
  • Judith Schwankcosponsor
  • Maria Collettcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-27

    Referred to Judiciary

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1197

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