Pennsylvania HB2614: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for medical devices.

What the bill says

Amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for medical devices.

From the introduced text, June 9, 2026:

Amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for medical devices. 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 58A MEDICAL DEVICES Subchapter A. Preliminary Provisions (Reserved) B. Prohibited Chemicals in Medical Devices SUBCHAPTER A PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS (Reserved) SUBCHAPTER B PROHIBITED CHEMICALS IN MEDICAL DEVICES Sec. 58A11. Scope of subchapter. 58A12. Legislative findings and declarations. 58A13. Definitions. 58A14. Prohibitions. § 58A11. Scope of subchapter. This subchapter relates to prohibited chemicals in medical devices. § 58A12. Legislative findings and declarations. The General Assembly finds and declares as follows: (1) DEHP and other ortho-phthalates are toxic chemicals and used primarily to produce flexibility in plastics, mainly polyvinyl chloride. (2) DEHP is the most common plasticizer used in medical devices, including intravenous solution containers, which are also known as IV bags, and intravenous tubing. (3) Over the course of its shelf life, DEHP leaches from plastic containers such as medical devices into a simulant. (4) DEHP is classified as an endocrine-disrupting compound because it can: (i) Interfere with the hormonal system in humans and animals. (ii) Mimic or block the actions of hormones, leading to adverse effects on reproductive health, development and metabolism. (5) Studies have suggested …

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Sponsors

• Bridget Kosierowski (D, 114) · primary sponsor
• Mary Isaacson (D, 175)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Hanbidge, Liz (D, 61)
• Timothy Brennan (D, 29)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Lisa Borowski (D, 168)
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Tarah Probst (D, 189)
• Melissa Shusterman (D, 157)
• Mandy Steele (D, 33)

Latest actions

1. October 20, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Oct. 20, 2026
2. October 20, 2026: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 20, 2026
3. October 20, 2026: Second consideration, Oct. 20, 2026
4. October 19, 2026: First consideration, Oct. 19, 2026
5. October 19, 2026: Reported as committed, Oct. 19, 2026
6. October 13, 2026: Referred to INSTITUTIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION, Oct. 13, 2026
7. October 13, 2026: In the Senate
8. October 5, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 5, 2026
9. October 5, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 5, 2026 (202-0)
10. October 5, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Oct. 5, 2026

Votes

• Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed (October 20, 2026): 22 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Institutional Sustainability & Innovation: Reported as Committed (October 19, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Floor: HB2614, RC 1440 (October 5, 2026): 202 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (October 5, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Health: Report Bill As Amended (June 17, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Health: Adopt Amendment (June 17, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2614?

HB2614 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 medical devices.

What does HB2614 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for medical devices.

What is the status of HB2614?

Passed one chamber as of October 20, 2026. Latest action: Re-reported as committed, Oct. 20, 2026 (October 20, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2614?

Bridget Kosierowski (D, 114), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2614?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2614