Pennsylvania SB1306: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public safety, providing for Hospital Security Grant Fund.

What the bill says

Amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public safety, providing for Hospital Security Grant Fund.

From the introduced text, May 1, 2026:

Amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public safety, providing for Hospital Security Grant Fund. 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 56A HOSPITAL SECURITY GRANT FUND Sec. 56A01. Definitions. 56A02. Hospital Security Grant Fund. 56A03. Administration. 56A04. Expiration. § 56A01. 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: "Commission." The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. "Designated medically underserved area." As defined in section 1301 of the act of December 2, 1992 (P.L.741, No.113), known as the Children's Health Care Act. "Eligible applicant." A nonprofit hospital. "Eligible project." Security enhancements designed to protect the safety and security of the patients, employers, visitors and users of a hospital located in this Commonwealth. "Fund." The Hospital Security Grant Fund established under section 56A02 (relating to Hospital Security Grant Fund). "Hospital." A health care facility licensed as a hospital by the Department of Health under the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act. "Indirect costs." Costs charged to a grant recipient under this chapter which do not exceed …

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Sponsors

• Frank Farry (R, 6) · primary sponsor
• Patty Kim (D, 15)
• Christine Tartaglione (D, 2)
• Culver, Lynda Schlegel (R, 27)
• Wayne Fontana (D, 42)
• Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
• Jay Costa (D, 43)
• Patrick Stefano (R, 32)
• Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47)
• Lisa Baker (R, 20)
• Timothy Kearney (D, 26)
• Michele Brooks (R, 50)

Latest actions

1. October 19, 2026: First consideration, Oct. 19, 2026
2. October 19, 2026: Reported as committed, Oct. 19, 2026
3. May 1, 2026: Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, May 1, 2026

Votes

• Senate Health & Human Services: Reported as Committed (October 19, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB1306?

SB1306 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public safety, providing for Hospital Security Grant Fund.

What does SB1306 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public safety, providing for Hospital Security Grant Fund.

What is the status of SB1306?

In committee as of October 19, 2026. Latest action: First consideration, Oct. 19, 2026 (October 19, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1306?

Frank Farry (R, 6), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1306?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1306