Pennsylvania HB1828: An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for immunization coverage; and imposing penalties.

What the bill says

Amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for immunization coverage; and imposing penalties.

From the introduced text, August 28, 2025:

Amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for immunization coverage; and imposing penalties. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 40 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a chapter to read: CHAPTER 52 IMMUNIZATION COVERAGE Sec. 5201. Scope of chapter. 5202. Definitions. 5203. Immunization coverage requirement. 5204. Additions and exceptions. 5205. Construction. 5206. Regulations. 5207. Enforcement. § 5201. Scope of chapter. This chapter relates to immunization coverage. § 5202. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices." The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Commissioner." The Insurance Commissioner of the Commonwealth. "Cost-sharing." The share of health care costs covered by a health insurance policy that an enrollee pays out-of-pocket. The term includes deductibles, coinsurance, copayments and similar charges. The term does not include a premium, a balance billed amount from an out-of-network provider or the cost of a noncovered service. "Enrollee." The term shall mean the same as defined under section 9103 (relating to definitions). "Grandfathered health care plan." The term shall mean the same as defined under section 9103. "Health care provider." A person …

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Sponsors

• Arvind Venkat (D, 30) · primary sponsor
• Tarik Khan (D, 194)
• Bridget Kosierowski (D, 114)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Tarah Probst (D, 189)
• T. Davis (D, 141)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
• Michael Schlossberg (D, 132)
• Kristine Howard (D, 167)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Inglis III, John C. (D, 38)

Latest actions

1. November 5, 2025: Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, Nov. 5, 2025
2. November 5, 2025: In the Senate
3. October 29, 2025: (Remarks see House Journal Page 1523-1526), Oct. 29, 2025
4. October 29, 2025: Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 29, 2025 (104-99)
5. October 29, 2025: Re-reported as committed, Oct. 29, 2025
6. October 28, 2025: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 28, 2025
7. October 28, 2025: Second consideration, Oct. 28, 2025
8. October 27, 2025: Removed from table, Oct. 27, 2025
9. October 7, 2025: Laid on the table, Oct. 7, 2025
10. October 7, 2025: First consideration, Oct. 7, 2025

Votes

• Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 29, 2025 (104-99) (October 29, 2025): 104 yea, 99 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (October 29, 2025): 22 yea, 15 nay, passed
• House Insurance: Report Bill As Amended (October 7, 2025): 14 yea, 12 nay, passed
• House Insurance: Adopt Amendment (October 7, 2025): 14 yea, 12 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1828?

HB1828 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for immunization coverage; and imposing penalties.

What does HB1828 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for immunization coverage; and imposing penalties.

What is the status of HB1828?

Passed one chamber as of November 5, 2025. Latest action: Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, Nov. 5, 2025 (November 5, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1828?

Arvind Venkat (D, 30), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1828?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1828