Pennsylvania HB348: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, providing for notice of legal representation for medical assistance.

What the bill says

An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, providing for notice of legal representation for medical assistance.

From the introduced text, January 27, 2025:

An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, providing for notice of legal representation for medical assistance. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. The act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, is amended by adding a section to read: Section 1019. Notice of Legal Representation for Medical Assistance.--(a) A long-term care nursing facility operator shall provide a resident of the facility or a designated representative, at the time of admission to the facility, the following notice: YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY TO ASSIST WITH APPLYING FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (MEDICAID) LONG-TERM CARE BENEFITS: Relying on a nonlegal service might expose you and your family to unnecessary financial risk. There are nonlegal agencies and companies, including affiliates of hospitals and long-term care nursing facilities, which may offer to prepare and submit a Medicaid application for free or a fee. These entities are not permitted to give legal advice or implement legal strategies that may best protect your interests, and they are not obligated to advise you of your rights. Moreover, these entities may have conflicts of interest. Pennsylvania does not mandate that a Medicaid applicant obtain the assistance of an …

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Sponsors

• Timothy Bonner (R, 17) · primary sponsor
• Jill Cooper (R, 55)
• James Haddock (D, 118)
• Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
• David Delloso (D, 162)
• Valerie Gaydos (R, 44)
• Timothy Twardzik (R, 123)
• David Zimmerman (R, 99)
• Tarik Khan (D, 194)
• Lisa Borowski (D, 168)

Latest actions

1. October 20, 2026: Second consideration, Oct. 20, 2026
2. October 19, 2026: First consideration, Oct. 19, 2026
3. October 19, 2026: Reported as committed, Oct. 19, 2026
4. January 30, 2026: Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Jan. 30, 2026
5. January 30, 2026: In the Senate
6. January 28, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page 21-23), Jan. 28, 2026
7. January 28, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, Jan. 28, 2026 (199-0)
8. January 28, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Jan. 28, 2026
9. December 17, 2025: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 17, 2025
10. December 17, 2025: Second consideration, Dec. 17, 2025

Votes

• Senate Health & Human Services: Reported as Committed (October 19, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third consideration and final passage, Jan. 28, 2026 (199-0) (January 28, 2026): 199 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (January 28, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Health: Report Bill As Committed (June 25, 2025): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Human Services: Re-refer Bill To Another Committee (June 10, 2025): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB348?

HB348 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, providing for notice of legal representation for medical assistance.

What does HB348 do?

In its own words: An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, providing for notice of legal representation for medical assistance.

What is the status of HB348?

Passed one chamber as of October 20, 2026. Latest action: Second consideration, Oct. 20, 2026 (October 20, 2026).

Who sponsored HB348?

Timothy Bonner (R, 17), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB348?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb348