HB 16112025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 1611
An Act amending the act of November 6, 1987 (P.L.381, No.79), known as the Older Adults Protective Services Act, extensively revising provisions relating to the protection of abused elderly; establishing a uniform Statewide reporting and investigative system for suspected abuse of the elderly; providing for protective services; prohibiting financial exploitation; providing for funding and for regulations; imposing penalties; and making editorial changes.
Out of committee Last action September 8, 2026: Laid on the table
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 24
- Prime sponsor
- Maureen Madden
- Cosponsors (23)
- Andre Carroll, Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, Dan Williams, Darisha K. Parker, Jessica Benham, Jim Haddock, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Joseph Hohenstein, Justin Fleming, Kristine Howard, La'Tasha Mayes, Lisa Borowski, Mandy Steele, Melissa Shusterman, Nancy Guenst, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Perry Warren, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan
Status
Out of committee as of September 8, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 4
June 8, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Aging & Older Adult Services): Vote To TableFailed12–14
yes (12) Barbara Gleim, Brian Rasel, Clint Owlett, Eric Nelson, Gary Day, John Schlegel, Kristin Marcell, Marla Brown, Mike Jones, Roman Kozak, Shelby Labs, Steven Mentzer
no (14) Andre Carroll, Bridget Kosierowski, Dan Goughnour, Darisha K. Parker, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jessica Benham, Jim Prokopiak, Keith Harris, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Nikki Rivera, Tarik Khan
June 8, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Aging & Older Adult Services): Adopt Amendment A03380Failed12–14
yes (12) Barbara Gleim, Brian Rasel, Clint Owlett, Eric Nelson, Gary Day, John Schlegel, Kristin Marcell, Marla Brown, Mike Jones, Roman Kozak, Shelby Labs, Steven Mentzer
no (14) Andre Carroll, Bridget Kosierowski, Dan Goughnour, Darisha K. Parker, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jessica Benham, Jim Prokopiak, Keith Harris, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Nikki Rivera, Tarik Khan
June 8, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Aging & Older Adult Services): Report Bill As CommittedPassed17–9
yes (17) Andre Carroll, Bridget Kosierowski, Dan Goughnour, Darisha K. Parker, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jessica Benham, Jim Prokopiak, Keith Harris, Kristin Marcell, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Marla Brown, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Nikki Rivera, Shelby Labs, Tarik Khan
no (9) Barbara Gleim, Brian Rasel, Clint Owlett, Eric Nelson, Gary Day, John Schlegel, Mike Jones, Roman Kozak, Steven Mentzer
June 8, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Aging & Older Adult Services): Adopt Amendment A03431Failed12–14
yes (12) Barbara Gleim, Brian Rasel, Clint Owlett, Eric Nelson, Gary Day, John Schlegel, Kristin Marcell, Marla Brown, Mike Jones, Roman Kozak, Shelby Labs, Steven Mentzer
no (14) Andre Carroll, Bridget Kosierowski, Dan Goughnour, Darisha K. Parker, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jessica Benham, Jim Prokopiak, Keith Harris, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Nikki Rivera, Tarik Khan
Timeline 6
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | House | Laid on the table |
| September 8, 2026 | House | Re-reported as committed |
| June 8, 2026 | House | Re-committed to Rules |
| June 8, 2026 | House | First consideration |
| June 8, 2026 | House | Reported as committed |
| June 16, 2025 | House | Referred to Aging & Older Adult 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.