Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HB2378: An Act amending the act of July 15, 2004 (P.L.731, No.85), known as the Elderly Immunization Act, further providing for definitions, for vaccination offered to eligible persons and for responsibilities of department; and making editorial changes.
Status: Passed one chamber, October 13, 2026
What the bill says
An act providing for immunization against the influenza virus and pneumococcal disease for elderly persons," further providing for definitions; and making editorial changes.
From the introduced text, April 14, 2026:
An act providing for immunization against the influenza virus and pneumococcal disease for elderly persons," further providing for definitions; and making editorial changes. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. The title and section 1 of the act of July 15, 2004 (P.L.731, No.85), known as the Elderly Immunization Act, are amended to read: Providing for immunization against the influenza virus and pneumococcal disease for elderly and high risk persons. Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Elderly and High Risk Immunization Act. Section 2. The definition of "eligible person" in section 2 of the act is amended to read: Section 2. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: * * * "Eligible person." A person: (1) 65 years of age or older[.] for pneumococcal vaccination. (2) 50 years of age or older for influenza vaccination. * * * Section 3. This act shall take effect in 60 days. 20260HB2378PN3181 - 2 -
Sponsors
- Maureen Madden (D, 115) · primary sponsor
- Darisha Parker (D, 198)
- Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
- Stephen Samuelson (D, 135)
- Nancy Guenst (D, 152)
- Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
- Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
- Robert FREEMAN (D, 136)
- Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
- Hanbidge, Liz (D, 61)
- Justin Fleming (D, 105)
Latest actions
- : Referred to AGING AND YOUTH, Oct. 13, 2026
- : In the Senate
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 28, 2026
- : Third consideration and final passage, Sept. 28, 2026 (157-46)
- : Re-reported as committed, Sept. 28, 2026
- : Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, July 1, 2026
- : Second consideration, July 1, 2026
- : Re-reported as committed, July 1, 2026
- : Re-committed to RULES, June 17, 2026
- : First consideration, June 17, 2026
Votes
- House Floor: HB2378, RC 1369 (September 28, 2026): 157 yea, 46 nay, passed
- House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (September 28, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Rules: Re-report Bill As Committed (July 1, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Health: Report Bill As Amended (June 17, 2026): 25 yea, 1 nay, passed
- House Health: Adopt Amendment (June 17, 2026): 25 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: HEALTH
Common questions
- What is HB2378?
- HB2378 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending the act of July 15, 2004 (P.L.731, No.85), known as the Elderly Immunization Act, further providing for definitions, for vaccination offered to eligible persons and for responsibilities of department; and making editorial changes.
- What does HB2378 do?
- In its own words: An act providing for immunization against the influenza virus and pneumococcal disease for elderly persons," further providing for definitions; and making editorial changes.
- What is the status of HB2378?
- Passed one chamber as of October 13, 2026. Latest action: Referred to AGING AND YOUTH, Oct. 13, 2026 (October 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2378?
- Maureen Madden (D, 115), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2378?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2378
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