Pennsylvania SB1440: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency medical services system, providing for laryngectomy patient care QR code.

What the bill says

Amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency medical services system, providing for laryngectomy patient care QR code.

From the introduced text, August 19, 2026:

Amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency medical services system, providing for laryngectomy patient care QR code. 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 section to read: § 8159. Laryngectomy patient care QR code. (a) Placement.--An ambulance or QRS vehicle shall display a clearly visible quick response (QR) code in the patient care area. The QR code shall link to a department-approved digital resource that includes: (1) Emergency airway management protocols for laryngectomy patients. (2) Visual guides for identifying stomas and contraindicated procedures. (3) Contact information for regional medical control or laryngectomy support services. (b) Maintenance.--EMS agencies shall ensure that the QR code is functional, up to date and accessible without requiring login credentials. (c) Implementation.--The department shall promulgate regulations within 180 days of the effective date of this subsection to establish standards for QR code content, placement and training. Section 2. This act shall take effect in 180 days. 20260SB1440PN1908 - 2 -

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Sponsors

• Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47) · primary sponsor
• Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24)
• Nikil Saval (D, 1)
• Judy Schwank (D, 11)
• Jarrett Coleman (R, 16)
• Gene Yaw (R, 23)
• Judith Ward (R, 30)
• Camera Bartolotta (R, 46)
• Frank Farry (R, 6)
• Lynda Schlegel Culver (R, SD-027)

Latest actions

1. August 19, 2026: Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Aug. 19, 2026

Common questions

What is SB1440?

SB1440 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency medical services system, providing for laryngectomy patient care QR code.

What does SB1440 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency medical services system, providing for laryngectomy patient care QR code.

What is the status of SB1440?

In committee as of August 19, 2026. Latest action: Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Aug. 19, 2026 (August 19, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1440?

Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1440?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1440