SR 3972025–2026
resolution
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate resolution
SR 397
A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study examining the financial impact of outdated hospital regulations on hospitals in this Commonwealth, the erosion of the scope of practice of physicians in rural areas and measures to preserve physician-led medical practice and improve physician recruitment and retention in rural areas of this Commonwealth.
Passed a chamber Last action October 20, 2026: Adopted
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 5
- Prime sponsor
- Michele Brooks
- Cosponsors (4)
- David Argall, Frank Farry, Judy Ward, Scott Hutchinson
Status
Passed a chamber as of October 20, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 3
October 20, 2026State SenateSenate Resolution 397Passed50–0
yes (50) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Carolyn Comitta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Katie Muth, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
October 19, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Health & Human Services): Reported as AmendedPassed13–0
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
October 19, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Health & Human Services): Adopt Amendment A04655Passed13–0
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 3
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2026 | Senate | Adopted |
| October 19, 2026 | Senate | Reported as amended |
| October 15, 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.