Pennsylvania HB1234: 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 coverage for blood pressure monitors.

What the bill says

An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in public assistance, providing for coverage for blood pressure monitors.

From the introduced text, April 23, 2025:

An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in public assistance, providing for coverage for blood pressure monitors. 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 443.16. Coverage for Blood Pressure Monitors.--(a) A government program shall provide coverage for medically necessary home blood pressure monitors that have been validated for clinical accuracy for pregnant or postpartum enrollees for each pregnancy. (b) As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Enrollee." An individual entitled to receive health care services under a government program. "Government program." A program of government-sponsored or government-subsidized health care coverage, including: (1) The children's health insurance program under Article XXIII-A of the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as "The Insurance Company Law of 1921." (2) A program specified under this subdivision. "Postpartum." Within one year of delivery or the end of pregnancy. Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days. 20250HB1234PN1468 - 2 -

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Sponsors

• La'Tasha Mayes (D, 24) · primary sponsor
• Jose Giral (D, 180)
• Robert FREEMAN (D, 136)
• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Maureen Madden (D, 115)
• Aerion Abney (D, 19)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Gina Curry (D, 164)
• Melissa Cerrato (D, 151)
• James Haddock (D, 118)
• Nancy Guenst (D, 152)

Latest actions

1. July 8, 2025: Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, July 8, 2025
2. July 8, 2025: In the Senate
3. July 1, 2025: (Remarks see House Journal Page 1190-1191), July 1, 2025
4. July 1, 2025: Third consideration and final passage, July 1, 2025 (147-55)
5. July 1, 2025: Re-reported as committed, July 1, 2025
6. June 30, 2025: (Remarks see House Journal Page 1147), June 30, 2025
7. June 30, 2025: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2025
8. June 30, 2025: Second consideration, with amendments, June 30, 2025
9. June 25, 2025: Re-reported as committed, June 25, 2025
10. June 16, 2025: Re-committed to RULES, June 16, 2025

Votes

• Third consideration and final passage, July 1, 2025 (147-55) (July 1, 2025): 147 yea, 55 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (July 1, 2025): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Floor: HB1234, RC 510 (June 30, 2025): 203 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Rules: Re-report Bill As Committed (June 25, 2025): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Health: Report Bill As Committed (June 16, 2025): 22 yea, 4 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1234?

HB1234 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 public assistance, providing for coverage for blood pressure monitors.

What does HB1234 do?

In its own words: An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in public assistance, providing for coverage for blood pressure monitors.

What is the status of HB1234?

Passed one chamber as of July 8, 2025. Latest action: Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, July 8, 2025 (July 8, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1234?

La'Tasha Mayes (D, 24), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1234?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1234