Bill > HB1643

This bill amends Pennsylvania law regarding the enforcement of foreign judgments by adding new provisions specifically related to reproductive health care services. The bill modifies Section 4306(b) of Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to clarify that while foreign judgments can generally be filed and treated like local court judgments, courts of common pleas shall have no authority to enforce or satisfy a foreign judgment involving reproductive health care services. The bill defines "reproductive health care services" broadly to include medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services related to the human reproductive system, covering areas such as pregnancy, contraception, and pregnancy termination, and applies to services provided in hospitals, clinics, physician's offices, and other medical facilities. The new provisions appear to be a protective measure preventing the enforcement of out-of-state judgments that might relate to reproductive health care, likely in response to recent legal changes surrounding reproductive rights. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

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