SB 648

An Act establishing requirements for hospital-based financial assistance; providing for hospital-based financial assistance forms, for information about hospital-based financial assistance programs and for reporting of hospital-based financial assistance policies; and imposing duties on the Department of Health.

In committee Last action April 30, 2025: Referred to Health & Human Services

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 12

Prime sponsor: Nick Pisciottano
Cosponsors (11): Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, James Malone, Jay Costa, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Nikil Saval, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes

Status

In committee as of April 30, 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
April 30, 2025	Senate	Referred to Health & Human Services

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

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