Pennsylvania HB2648: An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in regulation of insurers and related persons generally, providing for health insurance alteration prohibitions.

What the bill says

Amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in regulation of insurers and related persons generally, providing for health insurance alteration prohibitions.

From the introduced text, June 23, 2026:

Amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in regulation of insurers and related persons generally, providing for health insurance alteration prohibitions. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 40 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a chapter to read: CHAPTER 31 HEALTH INSURANCE ALTERATION PROHIBITIONS Sec. 3101. Definitions. 3102. Prohibited acts. § 3101. 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: "Biological product." As defined in 42 U.S.C. § 262 (relating to regulation of biological products). "Covered person." A policyholder, subscriber or other individual who is entitled to receive health care services under a health insurance policy. "Department." The Insurance Department of the Commonwealth. "Health care provider." An individual who is authorized to practice some component of the healing arts by a license, permit, certificate or registration issued by a Commonwealth licensing agency or board. "Health care service." A covered treatment, admission, procedure, medical supplies and equipment or other service, including behavioral health, prescribed or otherwise provided or proposed to be provided by a health care provider to a covered person for the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, cure or relief of a health condition, illness, injury or disease under …

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Sponsors

• Tarik Khan (D, 194) · primary sponsor
• Ann Flood (R, 138)
• Dan Williams (D, 74)
• Anthony Bellmon (D, 203)
• Rick Krajewski (D, 188)
• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
• Emily Kinkead (D, 20)
• Dan Frankel (D, 23)
• Joshua Siegel (D, 22)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Gregory Scott (D, 54)
• Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)

Latest actions

1. September 29, 2026: Re-referred to INSURANCE, Sept. 29, 2026
2. September 29, 2026: Reported with request to re-refer to INSURANCE, Sept. 29, 2026
3. June 23, 2026: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES, June 23, 2026

Votes

• House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities: Re-refer Bill To Another Committee (September 29, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2648?

HB2648 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in regulation of insurers and related persons generally, providing for health insurance alteration prohibitions.

What does HB2648 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in regulation of insurers and related persons generally, providing for health insurance alteration prohibitions.

What is the status of HB2648?

In committee as of September 29, 2026. Latest action: Re-referred to INSURANCE, Sept. 29, 2026 (September 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2648?

Tarik Khan (D, 194), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2648?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2648