HB 493

An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in general provisions, repeals and effective date, providing for acute care mental health bed registry and referrals.

In committee Last action February 5, 2025: Referred to Health

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 16

Prime sponsor: Carol Kazeem
Cosponsors (15): Arvind Venkat, Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, Danielle Friel Otten, G. Roni Green, Joe Ciresi, Jose Giral, Justin Fleming, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mary Jo Daley, Pat Gallagher, Perry Warren, Robert Freeman, Tarik Khan

Status

In committee as of February 5, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
February 5, 2025	House	Referred to Health

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Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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