HB 21232025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 2123
An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in jurisdiction and parties, further providing for representation; in proceedings prior to petition to adopt, further providing for home study and preplacement report; providing for adoption intermediary services and advertising; imposing duties on the Office of Attorney General; and imposing penalties.
Out of committee Last action October 7, 2026: Laid on the table
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 13
- Prime sponsor
- Jeanne Mcneill
- Cosponsors (12)
- Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Ed Neilson, Gina Curry, John Inglis Iii, Joseph Hohenstein, Kristine Howard, Liz Hanbidge, Mary Jo Daley, Maureen Madden, Nikki Rivera, Tim Brennan
Status
Out of committee as of October 7, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 3
October 7, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Children & Youth): Report Bill As AmendedPassed26–0
yes (26) Andrea Verobish, Anthony Bellmon, Brenda Pugh, Carol Kazeem, Catherine Wallen, Darisha K. Parker, George Margetas, Gina Curry, Heather Boyd, Jamie Flick, Jamie Walsh, Jeanne Mcneill, Joe Hogan, Joe Mcandrew, John Schlegel, Justin Fleming, Kate Klunk, Kristine Howard, Liz Hanbidge, Melissa Cerrato, Milou Mackenzie, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Natalie Mihalek, Rick Krajewski, Scott Barger
October 7, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Children & Youth): Adopt Amendment A04420Passed26–0
yes (26) Andrea Verobish, Anthony Bellmon, Brenda Pugh, Carol Kazeem, Catherine Wallen, Darisha K. Parker, George Margetas, Gina Curry, Heather Boyd, Jamie Flick, Jamie Walsh, Jeanne Mcneill, Joe Hogan, Joe Mcandrew, John Schlegel, Justin Fleming, Kate Klunk, Kristine Howard, Liz Hanbidge, Melissa Cerrato, Milou Mackenzie, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Natalie Mihalek, Rick Krajewski, Scott Barger
February 4, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Professional Licensure): Re-refer Bill To Another CommitteePassed26–0
yes (26) Abby Major, Andrew Kuzma, Arvind Venkat, Brian Munroe, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Dane Watro, Donna Scheuren, Frank Burns, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Joe Emrick, Kathleen Tomlinson, Kristin Marcell, Kyle Mullins, Malcolm Kenyatta, Manuel Guzman, Mike Armanini, Nancy Guenst, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Pat Gallagher, Robert Merski, Steven Malagari, Thomas Mehaffie, Valerie Gaydos, Zachary Mako
Timeline 6
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | House | Laid on the table |
| October 7, 2026 | House | First consideration |
| October 7, 2026 | House | Reported as amended |
| February 4, 2026 | House | Re-referred to Children & Youth |
| February 4, 2026 | House | Reported with request to re-refer to Children & Youth |
| January 9, 2026 | House | Referred to Professional Licensure |
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.