HB 12122025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 1212
An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions, providing for drug screening and awareness education and for fatherhood engagement in maternal health; and imposing duties on the Joint State Government Commission.
In committee Last action October 3, 2025: Referred to Health & Human Services
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 28
- Prime sponsor
- Aerion Abney
- Cosponsors (27)
- Anthony Bellmon, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Dan Williams, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, Ed Neilson, Gina Curry, Jessica Benham, Joe Mcandrew, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Jose Giral, Joseph Hohenstein, Keith Harris, La'Tasha Mayes, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Maureen Madden, Morgan Cephas, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Steven Malagari, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Tim Brennan
Status
In committee as of October 3, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 5
September 29, 2025House of RepresentativesFINAL PASSAGEPassed198–5
yes (198) Aaron Bernstine, Abby Major, Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Alec Ryncavage, Amen Brown, Andre Carroll, Andrew Kuzma, Anita Kulik, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Barbara Gleim, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brad Roae, Brandon Markosek, Brenda Pugh, Brett Miller, Brian Munroe, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Bud Cook, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Craig Williams, Dan Frankel, Dan Goughnour, Dan Miller, Dan Moul, Dan Williams, Dane Watro, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, David Maloney, David Rowe, David Zimmerman, Donna Scheuren, Doyle Heffley, Ed Neilson, Eddie Pashinski, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Eric Weaknecht, Frank Burns, G. Roni Green, Gary Day, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Greg Vitali, Heather Boyd, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jack Rader, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jacob Banta, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jamie Flick, Jamie Walsh, Jared Solomon, Jason Dawkins, Jason Ortitay, Jeanne Mcneill, Jeff Olsommer, Jennifer O'Mara, Jeremy Shaffer, Jesse Topper, Jessica Benham, Jill Cooper, Jim Haddock, Jim Prokopiak, Jim Rigby, Joanna Mcclinton, Joanne Stehr, Joe Ciresi, Joe Emrick, Joe Hamm, Joe Hogan, Joe Kerwin, Joe Mcandrew, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, John Lawrence, John Schlegel, Jonathan Fritz, Jordan Harris, Jose Giral, Joseph D'Orsie, Joseph Hohenstein, Joshua Kail, Joshua Siegel, Justin Fleming, Kate Klunk, Kathleen Tomlinson, Kathy Rapp, Keith Greiner, Keith Harris, Kerry Benninghoff, Kristin Marcell, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Leanne Krueger, Leslie Rossi, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Louis Schmitt, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Marc Anderson, Marci Mustello, Mark Gillen, Marla Brown, Martin Causer, Martina White, Mary Jo Daley, Marylouise Isaacson, Matthew Bradford, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Michael Stender, Mike Armanini, Mike Jones, Milou Mackenzie, Mindy Fee, Morgan Cephas, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Natalie Mihalek, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Parke Wentling, Pat Gallagher, Patrick Harkins, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry A. Stambaugh, Perry Warren, Peter Schweyer, R. Lee James, Regina G. Young, Rich Irvin, Rick Krajewski, Rob Kauffman, Robert Freeman, Robert Leadbeter, Robert Matzie, Robert Merski, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Ryan Bizzarro, Ryan Warner, Scott Conklin, Sean Dougherty, Seth Grove, Shelby Labs, Sheryl Delozier, Stephenie Scialabba, Steve Samuelson, Steven Malagari, Steven Mentzer, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Tim Twardzik, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett, Tom Jones, Torren Ecker, Valerie Gaydos, Wendy Fink, Zachary Mako
no (5) Carl Metzgar, Dallas Kephart, Josh Bashline, Scott Barger, Stephanie Borowicz
July 14, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As CommittedPassed37–0
yes (37) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Charity Krupa, Dave Madsen, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Gina Curry, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jeff Olsommer, Joe Webster, Jordan Harris, Joshua Kail, Joshua Siegel, Justin Fleming, Kristin Marcell, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Manuel Guzman, Marci Mustello, Marla Brown, Pat Gallagher, Paul Friel, Regina G. Young, Ryan Warner, Steven Malagari, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Tim Brennan, Torren Ecker, Zachary Mako
July 9, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Rules): Re-report Bill As CommittedPassed33–0
yes (33) Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Clint Owlett, Dan Frankel, Darisha K. Parker, David Rowe, Elizabeth Fiedler, James Struzzi, Jason Dawkins, Jeanne Mcneill, Jesse Topper, Joanna Mcclinton, John Lawrence, Jonathan Fritz, Jordan Harris, Kate Klunk, Kerry Benninghoff, Leanne Krueger, Martina White, Mary Jo Daley, Matthew Bradford, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Patrick Harkins, Rob Kauffman, Robert Matzie, Ryan Bizzarro, Sheryl Delozier, Thomas Kutz, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett
June 16, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Health): Report Bill As AmendedPassed24–2
yes (24) Arvind Venkat, Benjamin Sanchez, Brad Roae, Bridget Kosierowski, Charity Krupa, Dan Frankel, Danielle Friel Otten, David Zimmerman, Gary Day, Heather Boyd, Jessica Benham, Joanne Stehr, Kathy Rapp, Kristine Howard, La'Tasha Mayes, Leslie Rossi, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Marla Brown, Melissa Shusterman, Rick Krajewski, Tarik Khan, Tim Twardzik, Timothy Bonner
no (2) Jamie Walsh, Stephanie Borowicz
June 16, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Health): Adopt Amendment A01100Passed24–2
yes (24) Arvind Venkat, Benjamin Sanchez, Brad Roae, Bridget Kosierowski, Charity Krupa, Dan Frankel, Danielle Friel Otten, David Zimmerman, Gary Day, Heather Boyd, Jessica Benham, Joanne Stehr, Kathy Rapp, Kristine Howard, La'Tasha Mayes, Leslie Rossi, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Marla Brown, Melissa Shusterman, Rick Krajewski, Tarik Khan, Tim Twardzik, Timothy Bonner
no (2) Jamie Walsh, Stephanie Borowicz
Timeline 10
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2025 | Senate | Referred to Health & Human Services |
| September 29, 2025 | House | Third consideration and final passage |
| July 14, 2025 | House | Re-reported as committed |
| July 9, 2025 | House | Re-committed to Appropriations |
| July 9, 2025 | House | Second consideration |
| July 9, 2025 | House | Re-reported as committed |
| June 16, 2025 | House | Re-committed to Rules |
| June 16, 2025 | House | First consideration |
| June 16, 2025 | House | Reported as amended |
| April 15, 2025 | House | Referred to Health |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.