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Introduced
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
In Committee
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), entitled "An act relating to health care; prescribing the powers and duties of the Department of Health; establishing and providing the powers and duties of the State Health Coordinating Council, health systems agencies and Health Care Policy Board in the Department of Health, and State Health Facility Hearing Board in the Department of Justice; providing for certification of need of health care providers and prescribing penalties," in licensing of health care facilities, providing for firearms policy.
AI Summary
This bill requires health care facilities to develop and publicly share a clear policy regarding firearms on their premises, specifying whether firearms and ammunition are prohibited or permitted. If firearms are allowed, the policy must outline safe carrying and storage procedures, and if firearms are not permitted, the policy must detail how employees should respond if an individual enters with a firearm. The bill broadly defines "health care facility" to include traditional medical facilities, mental health centers, urgent care centers, dental offices, and any other location where medical services are provided. By mandating these policies, the legislation aims to provide clarity and establish consistent guidelines for managing firearms in medical settings. The new requirements will take effect 60 days after the bill is signed into law, giving health care facilities time to develop and implement their specific firearms policies.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Steve Malagari (D)*,
Missy Cerrato (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Last Action
Referred to Health (on 03/31/2025)
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