HB 13452025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 1345
An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for medical assistance coverage for menopause treatments.
In committee Last action October 26, 2026: Referred to Health & Human Services
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 28
- Prime sponsor
- Morgan Cephas
- Cosponsors (27)
- Ana Tiburcio, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, Christopher Rabb, Dan Frankel, Dan Miller, Danielle Friel Otten, Dave Madsen, Emily Kinkead, G. Roni Green, Gina Curry, Heather Boyd, Jennifer O'Mara, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Joseph Hohenstein, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mary Jo Daley, Marylouise Isaacson, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Nancy Guenst, Nikki Rivera, Tarah Probst
Status
In committee as of October 26, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 4
October 7, 2026House of RepresentativesFINAL PASSAGEPassed193–10
yes (193) Aaron Bernstine, Abby Major, Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Alec Ryncavage, Amen Brown, Ana Tiburcio, Andre Carroll, Andrea Verobish, Andrew Kuzma, Anita Kulik, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brad Roae, Brandon Dukes, Brandon Markosek, Brenda Pugh, Brett Miller, Brian Munroe, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Bud Cook, Carl Metzgar, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Catherine Wallen, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Craig Williams, Dan Frankel, Dan Goughnour, Dan Moul, Dan Williams, Dane Watro, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, 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, George Margetas, 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, Jen Mazzocco, 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 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, 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, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Marc Anderson, Marci Mustello, Mark Gillen, 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, Shelby Labs, Sheryl Delozier, Stephanie Borowicz, Steve Samuelson, Steven Malagari, Steven Mentzer, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett, Tom Jones, Valerie Gaydos
no (10) Barbara Gleim, Dallas Kephart, David Maloney, Joe Hamm, Josh Bashline, Marla Brown, Scott Barger, Tim Twardzik, Wendy Fink, Zachary Mako
October 7, 2026House 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, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Dave Madsen, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Gina Curry, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jeff Olsommer, Jim Rigby, Joe Webster, Jordan Harris, Joshua Kail, Justin Fleming, Kristin Marcell, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Manuel Guzman, Marci Mustello, Marla Brown, Pat Gallagher, Paul Friel, Regina G. Young, Steven Malagari, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Tim Brennan, Zachary Mako
September 28, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Human Services): Adopt Amendment A04306Passed26–0
yes (26) Andrea Verobish, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Brenda Pugh, Dan Williams, Danielle Friel Otten, Doyle Heffley, Emily Kinkead, Eric Weaknecht, G. Roni Green, George Margetas, Jamie Flick, Jessica Benham, Jim Prokopiak, Joe Hogan, John Schlegel, Jose Giral, Josh Bashline, Keith Harris, La'Tasha Mayes, Marc Anderson, Melissa Cerrato, Milou Mackenzie, Nikki Rivera, Tarik Khan
September 28, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Human Services): Report Bill As AmendedPassed26–0
yes (26) Andrea Verobish, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Brenda Pugh, Dan Williams, Danielle Friel Otten, Doyle Heffley, Emily Kinkead, Eric Weaknecht, G. Roni Green, George Margetas, Jamie Flick, Jessica Benham, Jim Prokopiak, Joe Hogan, John Schlegel, Jose Giral, Josh Bashline, Keith Harris, La'Tasha Mayes, Marc Anderson, Melissa Cerrato, Milou Mackenzie, Nikki Rivera, Tarik Khan
Timeline 10
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2026 | Senate | Referred to Health & Human Services |
| October 7, 2026 | House | Third consideration and final passage |
| October 7, 2026 | House | Re-reported as committed |
| October 6, 2026 | House | Re-committed to Appropriations |
| October 6, 2026 | House | Second consideration |
| October 5, 2026 | House | Removed from table |
| September 28, 2026 | House | Laid on the table |
| September 28, 2026 | House | First consideration |
| September 28, 2026 | House | Reported as amended |
| April 30, 2025 | House | Referred to Human Services |
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.