Bill > SB885

This bill establishes the Reproductive Health Services Address Confidentiality Program within the Pennsylvania Department of Health, which provides a way for individuals associated with reproductive health services to keep their actual addresses confidential. The program allows reproductive health service providers, patients, and their household members to apply for a confidential substitute address (a post office box) if they fear potential violence. Participants can be certified for three years and receive mail forwarded to their substitute address. The bill outlines a detailed process for government entities to request waivers to access a participant's actual address, which requires demonstrating a legitimate need and commitment to protecting the address's confidentiality. Penalties are established for individuals who fraudulently attempt to access a participant's actual address, with potential criminal charges ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the circumstances and prior history. The program aims to protect individuals who might be at risk due to their involvement with reproductive health services, offering a mechanism to shield their personal information while maintaining necessary communication channels. The Department of Health will develop guidelines for implementing the program and must create formal regulations by July 1, 2027, with the program taking effect 60 days after passage.

Health and Social Services

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