Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania SB965: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program.
Status: In committee, October 19, 2026
What the bill says
Amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program.
From the introduced text, August 13, 2025:
Amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a chapter to read: CHAPTER 54A MATERNAL HEALTH MONITORING PILOT PROGRAM Sec. 54A01. Definitions. 54A02. Establishment of pilot program. 54A03. Administration of pilot program. 54A04. Remote patient monitoring for maternal hypertension and maternal diabetes requirements. 54A05. Duties of each managed care organization. 54A06. Implementation of program in counties. 54A07. Fee payment for administration of pilot program. 54A08. Operation of pilot program. 54A09. Report. 54A10. Expiration of authority. § 54A01. 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: "Clinical team." A group made up of nurses and dietitians who: (1) Monitor eligible participants' measurements. (2) Provide nutrition guidance. (3) Provide diabetes and hypertension condition management counseling. (4) Provide pregnancy and postpartum advice. "Department." The Department of Health of the Commonwealth. "Eligible participant." A patient who (2) a member of a participating managed care organization; and (3) pregnant. "Escalation pathway." An agreement between the participating managed care organizations and the selected vendor on a process to follow when an eligible …
Sponsors
- Amanda Cappelletti (D, 17) · primary sponsor
- Maria Collett (D, 12)
- Culver, Lynda Schlegel (R, 27)
- Rosemary Brown (R, 40)
- Steven Santarsiero (D, 10)
- Jay Costa (D, 43)
- John Kane (D, 9)
- Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
- Lindsey Williams (D, 38)
- Christine Tartaglione (D, 2)
- Lisa Baker (R, 20)
Latest actions
- : First consideration, Oct. 19, 2026
- : Reported as committed, Oct. 19, 2026
- : Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Aug. 13, 2025
Votes
- Senate Health & Human Services: Reported as Committed (October 19, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Common questions
- What is SB965?
- SB965 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program.
- What does SB965 do?
- In its own words: Amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program.
- What is the status of SB965?
- In committee as of October 19, 2026. Latest action: First consideration, Oct. 19, 2026 (October 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB965?
- Amanda Cappelletti (D, 17), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB965?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb965
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