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PA SB1060
PA SB1060In licensing of health care facilities, providing for veteran status screening of new patients.
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Introduced
10/24/2025
10/24/2025
In Committee
10/24/2025
10/24/2025
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 veteran status screening of new patients.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Health Care Facilities Act to require health care providers and practitioners to screen new patients for veteran status by asking if they have ever served in any branch of the United States military, armed forces, or uniformed services, which includes the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, Space Force, National Guard, Reserves, U.S. Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. The screening must occur before formally consulting with or treating a new patient, but providers cannot deny care to a patient who chooses not to answer the veteran status inquiry. The bill specifically excludes emergency or life-threatening situations from this screening requirement, and the new provisions will take effect 180 days after the bill's passage. The goal appears to be identifying veterans who may be eligible for specific healthcare services or benefits, while ensuring that patient choice and immediate medical care are protected.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Tracy Pennycuick (R)*,
Lisa Baker (R),
Camera Bartolotta (R),
Lisa Boscola (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Cris Dush (R),
Frank Farry (R),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Nick Miller (D),
Pat Stefano (R),
Judy Ward (R),
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services (on 10/24/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1060 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/SB1060/PN1273 |
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