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PA SB 715

introduced

An Act amending the act of July 7, 2017 (P.L.285, No.14), known as the Rare Disease Advisory Council Act, further providing for expiration.

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

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Quick answers

Did PA SB 715 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 715 has been introduced but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2025-11-17): Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

What is PA SB 715 about?

PA SB 715 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending the act of July 7, 2017 (P.L.285, No.14), known as the Rare Disease Advisory Council Act, further providing for expiration.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 715?

Judy Ward is the primary sponsor of PA SB 715, joined by 14 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-11-17 — Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Judy Wardprimary
  • Maria Collettcosponsor
  • Michele Brookscosponsor
  • Wayne Langerholccosponsor
  • Patty Kimcosponsor
  • Daniel Laughlincosponsor
  • Jay Costacosponsor
  • Carolyn Comittacosponsor
  • Art Haywoodcosponsor
  • Scott Hutchinsoncosponsor
  • Patrick Stefanocosponsor
  • Lisa Bakercosponsor
  • Elder Vogelcosponsor
  • Devlin Robinsoncosponsor
  • Nick Millercosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2025-11-17

    Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

  2. 2025-09-10

    Removed from table

  3. 2025-07-01

    Laid on the table

  4. 2025-07-01

    First consideration

    reading-1

  5. 2025-07-01

    Reported as committed

    committee-passage

  6. 2025-06-25

    Referred to Health

    referral-committee

  7. 2025-06-25

    Third consideration and final passage

    passage,reading-3

  8. 2025-06-25

    Re-reported as committed

    committee-passage

  9. 2025-06-24

    Re-referred to Appropriations

    referral-committee

  10. 2025-06-24

    Second consideration

    reading-2

  11. 2025-06-11

    First consideration

    reading-1

  12. 2025-06-11

    Reported as committed

    committee-passage

  13. 2025-05-02

    Referred to Health & Human Services

    referral-committee

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Committee vote (Health & Human Services): Reported as Committed

    2025-06-11 · pass · 12-0

    Member-level votes (13)
    • Amanda Cappelletti: yes
    • Maria Collett: yes
    • Frank Farry: yes
    • Art Haywood: yes
    • Scott Hutchinson: yes
    • Daniel Laughlin: yes
    • Judith Schwank: yes
    • Patrick Stefano: yes
    • Sharif Street: yes
    • Judy Ward: yes
    • Kim Ward: yes
    • Michele Brooks: yes
    • Lynda Schlegel Culver: other
  • Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed

    2025-06-25 · pass · 22-0

    Member-level votes (22)
    • Rosemary Brown: yes
    • Amanda Cappelletti: yes
    • Jarrett Coleman: yes
    • Lynda Schlegel Culver: yes
    • Cris Dush: yes
    • Art Haywood: yes
    • Vincent Hughes: yes
    • Timothy Kearney: yes
    • Patty Kim: yes
    • Wayne Langerholc: yes
    • Daniel Laughlin: yes
    • Tracy Pennycuick: yes
    • Kristin Phillips-Hill: yes
    • Joe Picozzi: yes
    • Devlin Robinson: yes
    • Judith Schwank: yes
    • Sharif Street: yes
    • Elder Vogel: yes
    • Joe Pittman: yes
    • Jay Costa: yes
    • Kim Ward: yes
    • Scott Martin: yes
  • FINAL PASSAGE

    2025-06-25 · pass · 50-0

    Member-level votes (50)
    • David Argall: yes
    • Lisa Baker: yes
    • Camera Bartolotta: yes
    • Lisa Boscola: yes
    • Michele Brooks: yes
    • Rosemary Brown: yes
    • Amanda Cappelletti: yes
    • Jarrett Coleman: yes
    • Maria Collett: yes
    • Carolyn Comitta: yes
    • Jay Costa: yes
    • Lynda Schlegel Culver: yes
    • Cris Dush: yes
    • Frank Farry: yes
    • Marty Flynn: yes
    • Wayne Fontana: yes
    • Chris Gebhard: yes
    • Art Haywood: yes
    • Vincent Hughes: yes
    • Scott Hutchinson: yes
    • John Kane: yes
    • Timothy Kearney: yes
    • Dawn Keefer: yes
    • Patty Kim: yes
    • Wayne Langerholc: yes
    • Daniel Laughlin: yes
    • James Malone: yes
    • Scott Martin: yes
    • Doug Mastriano: yes
    • Nick Miller: yes
    • Katie Muth: yes
    • Tracy Pennycuick: yes
    • Kristin Phillips-Hill: yes
    • Joe Picozzi: yes
    • Nick Pisciottano: yes
    • Joe Pittman: yes
    • Devlin Robinson: yes
    • Greg Rothman: yes
    • Steven Santarsiero: yes
    • Nikil Saval: yes
    • Judith Schwank: yes
    • Patrick Stefano: yes
    • Sharif Street: yes
    • Christine Tartaglione: yes
    • Elder Vogel: yes
    • Judy Ward: yes
    • Kim Ward: yes
    • Anthony Williams: yes
    • Lindsey Williams: yes
    • Gene Yaw: yes
  • Committee vote (Health): Report Bill As Committed

    2025-07-01 · pass · 26-0

    Member-level votes (26)
    • Dan Frankel: yes
    • Jessica Benham: yes
    • Lisa Borowski: yes
    • Heather Boyd: yes
    • Liz Hanbidge: yes
    • Kristine Howard: yes
    • Tarik Khan: yes
    • Bridget Kosierowski: yes
    • Rick Krajewski: yes
    • La'Tasha Mayes: yes
    • Danielle Friel Otten: yes
    • Benjamin Sanchez: yes
    • Melissa Shusterman: yes
    • Arvind Venkat: yes
    • Kathy Rapp: yes
    • Timothy Bonner: yes
    • Stephanie Borowicz: yes
    • Marla Brown: yes
    • Gary Day: yes
    • Charity Krupa: yes
    • Brad Roae: yes
    • Leslie Rossi: yes
    • Joanne Stehr: yes
    • Tim Twardzik: yes
    • Jamie Walsh: yes
    • David Zimmerman: yes

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