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PA HB1245
PA HB1245In powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, providing for pelvic floor dysfunction education.
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Introduced
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
In Committee
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), entitled "An act providing for and reorganizing the conduct of the executive and administrative work of the Commonwealth by the Executive Department thereof and the administrative departments, boards, commissions, and officers thereof, including the boards of trustees of State Normal Schools, or Teachers Colleges; abolishing, creating, reorganizing or authorizing the reorganization of certain administrative departments, boards, and commissions; defining the powers and duties of the Governor and other executive and administrative officers, and of the several administrative departments, boards, commissions, and officers; fixing the salaries of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and certain other executive and administrative officers; providing for the appointment of certain administrative officers, and of all deputies and other assistants and employes in certain departments, boards, and commissions; providing for judicial administration; and prescribing the manner in which the number and compensation of the deputies and all other assistants and employes of certain departments, boards and commissions shall be determined," in powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, providing for pelvic floor dysfunction education.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Pennsylvania Department of Health to develop comprehensive educational initiatives about pelvic floor dysfunction, a medical condition that affects muscle and tissue in the pelvic region. Specifically, the Department of Health must collaborate with healthcare providers like obstetricians, gynecologists, urologists, hospitals, and community health centers to create educational materials about pelvic floor dysfunction and related conditions. These materials, available in both electronic and physical formats, must cover symptoms, treatments, biological processes, and provide specific recommendations, such as suggesting postpartum women receive a pelvic floor assessment. The materials will be designed to help individuals recognize when they should consult a healthcare provider and understand the complexities of pelvic floor health. The bill mandates that these informational resources address various aspects of pelvic floor dysfunction, including when to seek medical attention and what treatments might be available. The new requirements will take effect 60 days after the bill is signed into law, demonstrating a proactive approach to women's health education and awareness.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (18)
Liz Hanbidge (D)*,
Danilo Burgos (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Jacklyn Rusnock (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to Health (on 04/17/2025)
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