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  • CONSUMER PROTECTION (44)

    HB0033 THOMAS An Act amending the act of December 22, 2005 (P.L.474, No.94), known as the Breach of Personal Information Notification Act, further providing for notification of breach.
    HB0035 THOMAS An Act amending the act of December 22, 2005 (P.L.474, No.94), known as the Breach of Personal Information Notification Act, providing for disposal of materials containing personal information.
    HB0036 THOMAS An Act amending the act of December 22, 2005 (P.L.474, No.94), known as the Breach of Personal Information Notification Act, further providing for definitions.
    HB0041 SACCONE An Act amending the act of February 24, 1984 (P.L.92, No.17), referred to as the Precious Metal Sale Regulation Law, further providing for definitions, for license required, for records of transa...
    HB0074 SNYDER An Act amending the act of March 28, 1984 (P.L.150, No.28), known as the Automobile Lemon Law, further providing for definitions, for manufacturer's duty for refund or replacement and for presump...
    HB0341 DeLUCA An Act amending the act of July 22, 1974 (P.L.589, No.205), known as the Unfair Insurance Practices Act, further providing for the definitions of unfair methods of competition and unfair or decep...
    HB0343 GODSHALL An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for retail electric consumer protection.
    HB0432 R. BROWN An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to condominiums, cooperatives and planned communities, providing fo...
    HB0475 DeLUCA An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for private actions.
    HB0595 R. BROWN An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, as follows: in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in management of the condomi...
    HB0688 CRUZ An Act providing for bisphenol A-free food and beverage container products.
    HB0756 MURT An Act providing for automatic renewal provisions in certain contracts for goods and services.
    HB0837 MURT An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for civil penalties.
    HB0844 MURT An Act prohibiting employees of long-term care providers from serving as guardian, agent under a power of attorney, insurance or annuity beneficiary or estate executor of individuals who receive ...
    HB0882 GODSHALL An Act amending the act of July 22, 1974 (P.L.589, No.205), known as the Unfair Insurance Practices Act, further providing for unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practi...
    HB0929 DRISCOLL An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions, for unlawful acts or practices...
    HB0940 GOODMAN An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions.
    HB0941 GOODMAN An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions.
    HB1063 THOMAS An Act providing guidelines for preauthorized electronic funds transfers for financial institutions.
    HB1212 BOBACK An Act providing for the protection of consumers from having spyware deceptively installed on wireless communication devices and for criminal enforcement.
    HB1348 TALLMAN An Act amending the act of December 18, 1987 (P.L.412, No.86), known as the Pennsylvania Fair Dealership Law, further providing for title of act, for termination of dealer agreement, for death or...
    HB1369 RABB An Act providing for automatic renewal provisions in certain contracts for goods and services.
    HB1499 M. K. KELLER An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in creation, alteration and termination of condominiums, further providing for contents of declara...
    HB1553 BAKER An Act providing for the protection of consumers of health care coverage against surprise balance bills for emergency health care services or for other covered health care services when health ca...
    HB1654 WHEATLEY An Act providing for social referral service contracts and for Internet dating safety.
    HB1728 CONKLIN An Act amending the act of February 24, 1984 (P.L.92, No.17), referred to as the Precious Metal Sale Regulation Law, further providing for definitions and for license required; and providing for ...
    HB1770 GALLOWAY An Act providing for the regulation of home construction contracts and for the registration of certain home builders; prohibiting certain acts; providing for penalties; establishing the Home Buil...
    HB1818 McCARTER An Act providing for labeling, signage and restrictions on sales and use relating to neonicotinoid pesticides.
    HB1846 ELLIS An Act amending the act of December 22, 2005 (P.L.474, No.94), known as the Breach of Personal Information Notification Act, further providing for definitions, for notification of breach and for ...
    HB1855 BLOOM An Act amending the act of December 19, 1975 (P.L.604, No.173), entitled "An act to facilitate the use of electronic funds transfer systems by providing that credits to accounts in financial inst...
    HB1858 V. BROWN An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for definitions and for misbranding.
    HB1918 PHILLIPS-HILL An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in forgery and fraudulent practices, providing for the offense of possession and use of unlawful devices.
    HB2113 OBERLANDER An Act amending the act of July 22, 1974 (P.L.589, No.205), known as the Unfair Insurance Practices Act, further providing for unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practi...
    HB2453 ELLIS An Act amending the act of February 18, 1998 (P.L.146, No.22), known as the Check Casher Licensing Act, amending the title of the act; in general provisions, further providing for authority of th...
    HB2601 ORTITAY An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, in injury to dogs, further providing for selling, bartering or trading dogs and providing for sales by pet sho...
    SB0054 GREENLEAF An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for dog purchaser protection.
    SB0075 GREENLEAF An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further defining "unfair or deceptive acts or practices"; and fur...
    SB0122 SCAVELLO An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions.
    SB0140 YAW An Act providing for distribution system extension and expansion plans to increase natural gas usage in this Commonwealth.
    SB0159 TARTAGLIONE An Act amending the act of October 17, 2008 (P.L.1645, No.132), known as the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, further providing for procedures for registration as a contractor.
    SB0214 LEACH An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, providing for hospital patient protection.
    SB0362 WILLIAMS An Act prohibiting employers from using consumer reporting under certain circumstances; and providing for enforcement.
    SB0441 WHITE An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for duties of electric distribution compani...
    SB0442 WHITE An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for duties of electric distribution compani...
  • HEALTH CARE (75)

    HB0125 BAKER An Act providing for the use of certain credentialing applications and for credentialing requirements for health insurers; imposing penalties; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Ins...
    HB0131 BAKER An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for affordable health insurance.
    HB0132 BAKER An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for foreign health insurance.
    HB0133 BAKER An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for right to purchase health insurance sold in other states.
    HB0161 DeLUCA An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for pharmaceutical cost transparency.
    HB0174 BAKER An Act providing for patient access to diagnostics and treatments for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses; and requiring health care policies to provide certain coverage.
    HB0340 DeLUCA An Act amending Titles 10 (Charities), 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations) and 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in boards of directors, providing for prohib...
    HB0344 DeLUCA An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for cranial hair vacuum prosthesis coverage standards for h...
    HB0345 DeLUCA An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in special provisions relating to particular classes of insurers, providing for nondiscrimination by payers in heal...
    HB0346 DeLUCA An Act limiting restrictive covenants in health care practitioner employment agreements.
    HB0347 DeLUCA An Act providing for prohibition on health care provider self-referral.
    HB0358 BAKER An Act providing for a volunteer health care practitioner certification; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Health.
    HB0380 ROZZI 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.
    HB0440 MURT An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for special provisions relating to particular classes of risk that involve mental health and addiction; a...
    HB0449 MURT An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, in involuntary examination and treatment, further providing for persons who may be subject to...
    HB0451 MURT An Act amending the act of September 9, 1965 (P.L.497, No.251), known as the Newborn Child Testing Act, further providing for the Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program.
    HB0476 FRANKEL An Act establishing the Affordable Care Act Repeal Study Commission; and providing for its powers and duties.
    HB0549 READSHAW An Act establishing pricing disclosures for certain health care providers; and prohibiting certain discounts and kickbacks.
    HB0562 DONATUCCI An Act amending the act of November 22, 2005 (P.L.407, No.74), known as the Pennsylvania Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Screening Act, further providing for Pennsylvania Breast and Cervical Can...
    HB0579 FITZGERALD An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, further providing for coverage for mammographic examinations.
    HB0644 BAKER An Act amending the act of May 21, 2013 (P.L.32, No.10), known as the Community-Based Health Care Act, in health care assistance, further providing for Community-Based Health Care Program.
    HB0646 WARD An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of aggravated assault.
    HB0665 DONATUCCI An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for health insurance coverage for immunizations administere...
    HB0666 CRUZ An Act providing for lead screening and related services, for health insurance coverage for lead screening and related diagnostic services and supplies and for duties of the Department of Health.
    HB0683 CRUZ An Act providing for sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait testing.
    HB0709 MURT An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for autism spectrum disorders coverage.
    HB0713 BAKER An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, in involuntary examination and treatment, further providing for persons who may be subject to...
    HB0714 MURT An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for acquired brain injury disclosure.
    HB0735 LONGIETTI An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, further providing for health insurance coverage for certain children ...
    HB0788 CHRISTIANA An Act prohibiting enforcement of covenants not to compete in health care practitioner employment agreements.
    HB0823 SAYLOR An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in uniform health insurance claim form, further providing for forms for health insurance cla...
    HB0835 BERNSTINE An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, in general provisions, further providing for rights and remedies of persons in treatment.
    HB0844 MURT An Act prohibiting employees of long-term care providers from serving as guardian, agent under a power of attorney, insurance or annuity beneficiary or estate executor of individuals who receive ...
    HB1139 TOPPER An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in offenses against the family, further providing for newborn protection; in...
    HB1170 CALTAGIRONE An Act establishing the Public School Employees' Benefit Board and providing for its powers and duties; requiring a school employee benefits study and evaluation; providing for a Statewide health...
    HB1196 CUTLER An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to health care, further providing for applicability, for de...
    HB1233 MURT An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, in general provisions, further providing for scope of act, providing for definitions, further...
    HB1293 M. QUINN An Act providing for preauthorizations conducted by utilization review entities relating to health care services.
    HB1351 CRUZ 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.
    HB1388 IRVIN An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in comprehensive health care for uninsured children, further providing for expiration.
    HB1553 BAKER An Act providing for the protection of consumers of health care coverage against surprise balance bills for emergency health care services or for other covered health care services when health ca...
    HB1599 MURT An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for insurance coverage for electrocardiograms.
    HB1613 CUTLER An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the Health Care Cost Containment Council, for its powers and duties, for health care cost con...
    HB1638 ORTITAY An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, providing for patient-centered health care reform; and establishing the Keystone Care Fund.
    HB1688 DeLISSIO An Act providing for a Statewide comprehensive health care system; establishing the Pennsylvania Health Care Plan and providing for eligibility, services, coverages, subrogation, participating an...
    HB1805 WARD An Act regulating the practice of surgical technology and surgical technologists.
    HB1838 DAVIS An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for coverage for treatment for autoimmune neuropsychiatric ...
    HB1876 ROTHMAN An Act providing for the duty of health care providers to publish the cost of health care procedures.
    HB1884 M. QUINN An Act providing for notification of patient test results to be sent directly to a patient or the patient's designee; and providing for duties of the Department of Health.
    HB1930 KAUFFMAN An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in theft and related offenses, further providing for the offense of theft by failure to make required dis...
    HB1933 TOPPER An Act prohibiting certain benefit packages for children's health care and medical assistance to include gender or sex reassignment surgery or gender or sex transition services.
    HB1949 KAUFER An Act providing for requirements relating to administration of obstetrical ultrasound procedures.
    HB1966 FREEMAN An Act authorizing the State Workers' Insurance Board to make available health insurance policies for purchase by the general public; providing for premiums; and authorizing a loan from the State...
    HB2039 CHARLTON 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 programs.
    HB2127 CHRISTIANA An Act requiring physician practices operating as part of an integrated delivery network to meet certain requirements to ensure patient access and consumer choice; and imposing powers and duties ...
    HB2266 CRUZ An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, in general provisions, further providing for mental health review officer.
    HB2301 R. BROWN An Act providing for continuing education in Lyme disease and related tick-borne diseases for health care professionals.
    HB2484 M. QUINN 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.
    HB2532 PICKETT An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Rural Health Redesign Center Authority and the Pennsylvania Rural Health Redesign Center Fund.
    HB2552 SCHWEYER An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in health and accident insurance, prohibiting exclusions for preexisting conditions.
    HB2679 BOYLE An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for prior authorization, copayment, coinsurance and dispens...
    HB2683 METCALFE An Act providing for informed consent for vaccinations and for penalties.
    HR0116 MILNE A Resolution recognizing the milestones, achievements and legacy of Dr. Edith Mitchell of the City of Philadelphia.
    HR0269 BAKER A Resolution designating May 9, 2017, as "Pennsylvania Health Care Information Technology Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
    HR0295 WARD A Resolution designating the week of May 6 through 12, 2017, as "Nurses Week" in Pennsylvania.
    HR0413 RAPP A Resolution designating the week of September 17 through 23, 2017, as "Surgical Technologist Week" in Pennsylvania.
    HR0524 MACKENZIE A Resolution designating the week of October 8 through 14, 2017, as "International Central Service Week" in Pennsylvania.
    HR0594 PASHINSKI A Resolution recognizing the month of November 2017 as "Affordable Care Act Month" in Pennsylvania.
    HR0754 BENNINGHOFF A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the long-term workforce and workforce training needs of the Commonwealth's health care sector.
    HR0870 M. QUINN A Resolution designating May 1, 2018, as "Health Care Information Technology Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
    SB0257 WARD An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, providing for quality eye care for insured Pennsylvanians.
    SB1014 HAYWOOD An Act providing for a Statewide comprehensive health care system; establishing the Pennsylvania Health Care Plan and providing for eligibility, services, coverages, subrogation, participating an...
    SB1091 MARTIN An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for contributions for pediatric cancer research and establishing the Pediatri...
    SB1115 BROWNE An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in administration and personal representatives, providing for different duties and liabili...
    SB1181 RESCHENTHALER 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 early intervention depression screening.
  • PATIENTS (26)

    HB0045 GODSHALL An Act providing for the use of investigational drugs, biological products and medical devices by terminally ill patients.
    HB0197 GAINEY An Act providing for patients' rights; and establishing a Pain Management and Palliative Care Task Force.
    HB0339 DeLUCA An Act providing for the protection of patients and medical personnel from health care facility retaliation, for prohibitions, for rebuttable presumptions, for discriminatory treatment, for evide...
    HB0549 READSHAW An Act establishing pricing disclosures for certain health care providers; and prohibiting certain discounts and kickbacks.
    HB1196 CUTLER An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to health care, further providing for applicability, for de...
    HB1500 DiGIROLAMO An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, providing for hospital patient protection.
    HB1553 BAKER An Act providing for the protection of consumers of health care coverage against surprise balance bills for emergency health care services or for other covered health care services when health ca...
    HB1884 M. QUINN An Act providing for notification of patient test results to be sent directly to a patient or the patient's designee; and providing for duties of the Department of Health.
    HB2521 M. QUINN An Act providing for reimbursement of patient expenses associated with participation in cancer clinical trials and for duties of the Department of Health; and imposing a penalty.
    HB2578 MASSER An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, adding provisions relating to patient care monitoring.
    HB2633 GODSHALL An Act amending the act of October 11, 2017 (P.L.347, No.33), known as the Right-to-Try Act, further providing for title of act, for legislative findings and intent, for definitions and for acce...
    HB2683 METCALFE An Act providing for informed consent for vaccinations and for penalties.
    SB0179 BARTOLOTTA An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in general provisions, providing for acute care mental health bed registry and referrals.
    SB0214 LEACH An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, providing for hospital patient protection.
    SB0336 FONTANA An Act providing for the compilation of daily nursing staff reports by hospitals, for public posting of reports and for reporting to the Department of Health; and imposing duties on the Departmen...
    SB0428 BARTOLOTTA An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for patient-centered opioid treatment certification.
    SB0569 McILHINNEY An Act providing for the use of investigational drugs, biological products and devices by terminally ill patients.
    SB0572 DINNIMAN An Act providing for the use of investigational drugs, biological products and devices by terminally ill patients under 18 years of age.
    SB0576 DINNIMAN An Act providing for reimbursement of patient expenses associated with participation in cancer clinical trials and for duties of the Department of Health; and imposing a penalty.
    SB0600 MARTIN An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for total population coordinated care management.
    SB0678 SCHWANK An Act providing for the protection of consumers of health care coverage against surprise balance bills for emergency services and certain covered health care services.
    SB0728 YAW An Act amending the act of October 27, 2014 (P.L.2911, No.191), known as the Achieving Better Care by Monitoring All Prescriptions Program (ABC-MAP) Act, further providing for requirements for pr...
    SB0780 VOGEL An Act relating to telemedicine; authorizing the regulation of telemedicine by professional licensing boards; and providing for insurance coverage of telemedicine.
    SB0926 BROWNE An Act providing for direct primary care, medical service agreements and insurance, for medical service agreement requirements and for use of other health care practitioners.
    SB0960 KILLION An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, providing for the provision and supervision of anesthesia care.
    SB0978 BAKER An Act providing for the disposal of hospice or home health care patient medication.
  • SURPRISE BALANCE BILL PROTECTION ACT (1)

    HB1553 BAKER An Act providing for the protection of consumers of health care coverage against surprise balance bills for emergency health care services or for other covered health care services when health ca...