SB 14242025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 1424
An Act amending the act of September 9, 1965 (P.L.497, No.251), known as the Newborn Child Testing Act, further providing for Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program.
Out of committee Last action October 19, 2026: Re-reported as committed
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 6
- Prime sponsor
- Amanda Cappelletti
- Cosponsors (5)
- Art Haywood, Elder Vogel, Jay Costa, Judith Schwank, Maria Collett
Status
Out of committee as of October 19, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 2
October 19, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed22–0
yes (22) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judith Schwank, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Langerholc
October 6, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Health & Human Services): Reported as CommittedPassed13–0
yes (13) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Daniel Laughlin, Frank Farry, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Maria Collett, Michele Brooks, Patrick Stefano, Scott Hutchinson, Sharif Street
Timeline 6
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| October 7, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| October 7, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| October 6, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| October 6, 2026 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| August 10, 2026 | Senate | Referred to Health & 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.