SB 7202025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 720
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, providing for initial vision examination.
Out of committee Last action September 28, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 6
- Prime sponsor
- Chris Gebhard
- Cosponsors (5)
- Art Haywood, Daniel Laughlin, Judith Schwank, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
Status
Out of committee as of September 28, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 2
June 9, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Education): Adopt Amendment A03455Passed7–3
yes (7) David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Doug Mastriano, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Kim Ward, Lynda Schlegel Culver
no (3) Carolyn Comitta, Lindsey Williams, Timothy Kearney
other (1) Anthony Williams
June 9, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Education): Reported as AmendedPassed7–3
yes (7) David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Doug Mastriano, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Kim Ward, Lynda Schlegel Culver
no (3) Carolyn Comitta, Lindsey Williams, Timothy Kearney
other (1) Anthony Williams
Timeline 5
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2026 | Senate | Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9) |
| June 9, 2026 | Senate | Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 1806 |
| June 9, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| June 9, 2026 | Senate | Reported as amended |
| May 2, 2025 | Senate | Referred to Education |
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.