PA SB 716
in committeeAn Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, in general provisions, further providing for statement of policy and for definitions.
Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · upper
Quick answers
Did PA SB 716 pass?
Not yet. PA SB 716 is in committee as of 2025-05-02 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-05-02): Referred to Health & Human Services
What is PA SB 716 about?
PA SB 716 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, in general provisions, further providing for statement of policy and for definitions.”.
Who sponsors PA SB 716?
Daniel Laughlin is the primary sponsor of PA SB 716, joined by 4 cosponsors.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-05-02 — Referred to Health & Human Services
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Daniel Laughlinprimary
- Anthony Williamscosponsor
- Wayne Fontanacosponsor
- Gene Yawcosponsor
- Tracy Pennycuickcosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-05-02
Referred to Health & Human Services
referral-committee
Versions
- Printer's No. PN0728Compare
Documents
Votes
Not provided by source.
Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
Official source
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