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PA SB 720

introduced

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, providing for initial vision examination.

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

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Did PA SB 720 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 720 has been introduced but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2026-06-09): Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 1806

What is PA SB 720 about?

PA SB 720 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, providing for initial vision examination.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 720?

Chris Gebhard is the primary sponsor of PA SB 720, joined by 5 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-06-09 — Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 1806
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Chris Gebhardprimary
  • Tracy Pennycuickcosponsor
  • Daniel Laughlincosponsor
  • Judith Schwankcosponsor
  • Art Haywoodcosponsor
  • Wayne Langerholccosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-06-09

    Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 1806

  2. 2026-06-09

    First consideration

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  3. 2026-06-09

    Reported as amended

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  4. 2025-05-02

    Referred to Education

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Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Committee vote (Education): Reported as Amended

    2026-06-09 · pass · 7-3

    Member-level votes (11)
    • David Argall: yes
    • Jarrett Coleman: yes
    • Dawn Keefer: yes
    • Doug Mastriano: yes
    • Greg Rothman: yes
    • Kim Ward: yes
    • Lynda Schlegel Culver: yes
    • Carolyn Comitta: no
    • Timothy Kearney: no
    • Lindsey Williams: no
    • Anthony Williams: other

  • Committee vote (Education): Adopt Amendment

    2026-06-09 · pass · 7-3

    Member-level votes (11)
    • David Argall: yes
    • Jarrett Coleman: yes
    • Dawn Keefer: yes
    • Doug Mastriano: yes
    • Greg Rothman: yes
    • Kim Ward: yes
    • Lynda Schlegel Culver: yes
    • Carolyn Comitta: no
    • Timothy Kearney: no
    • Lindsey Williams: no
    • Anthony Williams: other

Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

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https://www.palegis.us/senate/committees/roll-call-votes/vote-list/vote-summary?committeecode=23&rollcallid=864&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0

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