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PA SB 944

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An Act amending Title 67 (Public Welfare) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for nondiscrimination in adoption and foster care family agencies; and promulgating regulations.

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

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Quick answers

Did PA SB 944 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 944 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-07-31): Referred to Judiciary

What is PA SB 944 about?

PA SB 944 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending Title 67 (Public Welfare) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for nondiscrimination in adoption and foster care family agencies; and promulgating regulations.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 944?

Carolyn Comitta is the primary sponsor of PA SB 944, joined by 11 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-07-31 — Referred to Judiciary
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Carolyn Comittaprimary
  • Judith Schwankcosponsor
  • Patty Kimcosponsor
  • Maria Collettcosponsor
  • Timothy Kearneycosponsor
  • Jay Costacosponsor
  • Art Haywoodcosponsor
  • Amanda Cappelletticosponsor
  • Steven Santarsierocosponsor
  • Nikil Savalcosponsor
  • Sharif Streetcosponsor
  • Lindsey Williamscosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-07-31

    Referred to Judiciary

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb944

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