Pennsylvania HB2490: An Act amending Title 67 (Public Welfare) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions, providing for waiver of subrogation.

What the bill says

Amending Title 67 (Public Welfare) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions, providing for waiver of subrogation.

From the introduced text, May 6, 2026:

Amending Title 67 (Public Welfare) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions, providing for waiver of subrogation. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 67 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a section to read: § 8103. Waiver of subrogation. (a) General rule.--A provision in a service provider contract in which a county agency or municipal government entity seeks to nullify the right of an entity insuring or otherwise providing liability coverage for the county agency or municipal government entity to seek compensation from the county agency or municipal government entity to recoup costs from a claim for liability shall be void as against public policy and unenforceable. The provisions voided shall include, but are not limited to, clauses that waive subrogation rights. (b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section, the term "service provider contract" shall mean a contract, agreement or understanding regarding the provision of services subject to regulation under 55 Pa. Code Pt. V (relating to children, youth and families manual). Section 2. The addition of 67 Pa.C.S. § 8103 shall apply to service provider contracts entered into or renewed on or after the effective date of this section. Section 3. This act shall take effect in 60 days. 20260HB2490PN3366 - 2 -

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Sponsors

• Aerion Abney (D, 19) · primary sponsor
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)
• Eddie Pashinski (D, 121)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Dan Williams (D, 74)
• Darisha Parker (D, 198)
• Brandon Markosek (D, 25)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Mehaffie III, Thomas L. (R, 106)
• La'Tasha Mayes (D, 24)

Latest actions

1. October 13, 2026: Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, Oct. 13, 2026
2. October 13, 2026: In the Senate
3. September 29, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 29, 2026
4. September 29, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, Sept. 29, 2026 (203-0)
5. September 29, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Sept. 29, 2026
6. July 1, 2026: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, July 1, 2026
7. July 1, 2026: Second consideration, July 1, 2026
8. July 1, 2026: Re-reported as committed, July 1, 2026
9. June 24, 2026: Re-committed to RULES, June 24, 2026
10. June 24, 2026: First consideration, June 24, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HB2490, RC 1381 (September 29, 2026): 203 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (September 29, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Rules: Re-report Bill As Committed (July 1, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Children & Youth: Report Bill As Committed (June 24, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2490?

HB2490 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 67 (Public Welfare) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions, providing for waiver of subrogation.

What does HB2490 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 67 (Public Welfare) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions, providing for waiver of subrogation.

What is the status of HB2490?

Passed one chamber as of October 13, 2026. Latest action: Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, Oct. 13, 2026 (October 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2490?

Aerion Abney (D, 19), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2490?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2490