Pennsylvania SB1439: An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in State-based exchange, further providing for powers and duties of exchange authority and for reports.

What the bill says

Amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to health insurance markets oversight, further providing for definitions; and, in State-based exchange, further providing for powers and duties of exchange authority and for reports.

From the introduced text, August 19, 2026:

Amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to health insurance markets oversight, further providing for definitions; and, in State-based exchange, further providing for powers and duties of exchange authority and for reports. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. The definition of "enrollee" in section 9103 of Title 40 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended to read: § 9103. Definitions. Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this part which are applicable to specific provisions of this part, the following words and phrases when used in this part shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: * * * "Enrollee." A policyholder, certificate holder, subscriber, covered person or other individual who: (1) is enrolled to receive health care services pursuant to a health insurance policy[.]; and (2) has provided documentary evidence of the following to the exchange authority: (i) Residency in this Commonwealth. (ii) Citizenship, lawful presence in the United States or other eligibility to purchase a health reimbursement arrangement under Federal law. * * * Section 2. Sections 9305 and 9311 of Title 40 are amended by adding subsections to read: § 9305. Powers and duties of exchange authority. * * * (d) Insurer rescission …

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Sponsors

• Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24) · primary sponsor
• Chris Gebhard (R, 48)
• Kristin Phillips-Hill (R, 28)
• Patrick Stefano (R, 32)
• Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47)
• Culver, Lynda Schlegel (R, 27)
• Judith Ward (R, 30)
• Lisa Baker (R, 20)

Latest actions

1. October 19, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Oct. 19, 2026
2. October 19, 2026: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 19, 2026
3. October 19, 2026: Second consideration, Oct. 19, 2026
4. October 6, 2026: First consideration, Oct. 6, 2026
5. October 6, 2026: Reported as amended, Oct. 6, 2026
6. August 19, 2026: Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, Aug. 19, 2026

Votes

• Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed (October 19, 2026): 22 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Banking & Insurance: Reported as Amended (October 6, 2026): 14 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Banking & Insurance: Adopt Amendment (October 6, 2026): 14 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB1439?

SB1439 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in State-based exchange, further providing for powers and duties of exchange authority and for reports.

What does SB1439 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to health insurance markets oversight, further providing for definitions; and, in State-based exchange, further providing for powers and duties of exchange authority and for reports.

What is the status of SB1439?

In committee as of October 19, 2026. Latest action: Re-reported as committed, Oct. 19, 2026 (October 19, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1439?

Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1439?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1439