Pennsylvania HB2710: An Act providing for mandatory reporting of babesiosis; requiring continuing education regarding tick-borne disease; imposing duties on the Department of Health and licensing boards; and promulgating regulations.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, July 22, 2026:

PRINTER'S NO. 3787 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL No. Session of INTRODUCED BY WALLEN, McNEILL, MOUL, SMITH, KUZMA AND KAUFFMAN, JULY 21, 2026 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, JULY 22, 2026 Providing for mandatory reporting of babesiosis; requiring continuing education regarding tick-borne disease; imposing duties on the Department of Health and licensing boards; and promulgating regulations. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Tick-Borne Disease Reporting Act. Section 2. Legislative findings. The General Assembly finds as follows: (1) The rapid increase of tick-borne disease cases within the last decade, as reported by the Department of Health, poses a serious public health issue in this Commonwealth. (2) The most recent data from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that babesiosis cases increased significantly between 2011 and 2019, particularly in northeastern states. According to 2023 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, babesiosis is a reportable condition in 40 states, but not in this Commonwealth. (3) The early clinical diagnosis and treatment of tick- borne illnesses can greatly reduce the risks of continued and chronic symptoms that can impair a patient's life. (4) Health care practitioners continuing medical education relating to the diagnosis and treatment of …

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Sponsors

• Catherine I Wallen (R, 193) · primary sponsor
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Dan Moul (R, 91)
• Brian Smith (R, 66)
• Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
• Robert KAUFFMAN (R, 089)

Latest actions

1. July 22, 2026: Referred to HEALTH, July 22, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2710?

HB2710 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act providing for mandatory reporting of babesiosis; requiring continuing education regarding tick-borne disease; imposing duties on the Department of Health and licensing boards; and promulgating regulations.

What is the status of HB2710?

In committee as of July 22, 2026. Latest action: Referred to HEALTH, July 22, 2026 (July 22, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2710?

Catherine I Wallen (R, 193), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2710?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2710