PA SR 397
passed one chamberA Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study examining the financial impact of outdated hospital regulations on hospitals in this Commonwealth, the erosion of the scope of practice of physicians in rural areas and measures to preserve physician-led medical practice and improve physician recruitment and retention in rural areas of this Commonwealth.
Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly)
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Did PA SR 397 pass?
Not yet. PA SR 397 has passed one chamber and awaits action in the other. Latest recorded action (2026-10-20): Adopted
What is PA SR 397 about?
PA SR 397 is a resolution in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study examining the financial impact of outdated hospital regulations on hospitals in this Commonwealth, the erosion of the scope of practice of physicians in rural areas and measures to preserve physician-led medical practice and improve physician recruitment and retention in rural areas of this Commonwealth.”.
Who sponsors PA SR 397?
Michele Brooks is the primary sponsor of PA SR 397, joined by 4 cosponsors.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-10-20 — Adopted
- Bill type
- resolution
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Michele Brooksprimary
- David Argallcosponsor
- Frank Farrycosponsor
- Judy Wardcosponsor
- Scott Hutchinsoncosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-10-20
Adopted
passage
2026-10-19
Reported as amended
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2026-10-15
Referred to Health & Human Services
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