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PA SB887
PA SB887Providing for the use of the name of the prescriber's health care practice instead of the name of the prescriber on the prescription label for certain pharmaceuticals.
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Introduced
06/24/2025
06/24/2025
In Committee
06/24/2025
06/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing for the use of the name of the prescriber's health care practice instead of the name of the prescriber on the prescription label for certain pharmaceuticals.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Ensuring Reproductive Freedom by Shielding Our Providers Act, allows healthcare providers who prescribe mifepristone, misoprostol, or their generic alternatives to request that prescription labels display the name of their healthcare practice instead of the individual prescriber's name. The bill defines key terms such as "dispenser" (a person legally authorized to sell pharmaceuticals), "pharmacy" (as defined in the existing Pharmacy Act), and "prescriber" (a licensed professional authorized to distribute or administer specific reproductive medications). If a prescriber makes such a request, the dispenser or pharmacy must use the healthcare practice's name on the prescription label. The bill provides privacy protection for individual healthcare providers by allowing them to use their practice's name, potentially shielding them from potential scrutiny or harassment related to reproductive healthcare. The legislation will take effect 30 days after its passage, and applies specifically to medications used in reproductive healthcare.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (13)
Amanda Cappelletti (D)*,
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Katie Muth (D),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Nikil Saval (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Lindsey Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure (on 06/24/2025)
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