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Committees · 2019–2020 Regular Session

Human Services

A House of Representatives committee, in every session since the 2017–2018 session.

Other sessions: 2025–2026 · 2023–2024 · 2021–2022 · 2017–2018

Members

As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.

Bills

Bills sent to the committee in the 2019–2020 Regular Session.

  • Bills sent43

    1% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees

  • Reported out56%

    24 of 43; 1 moved on without a report, 18 stopped in committee

  • Time in committee67 days

    most between 39 and 113 days

  • Amendments offered11

    committee amendments

In every session

Each session over its whole term. The 2025–2026 is so far.

  • 2025–202669 bills

    reported 25% · typically 55 days, most 8–125 · 12 amendments · 26 members

  • 2023–202487 bills

    reported 24% · typically 48 days, most 33–86 · 12 amendments · 25 members

  • 2021–202234 bills

    reported 59% · typically 69 days, most 11–141 · 7 amendments · 25 members

  • 2019–202043 bills

    reported 56% · typically 67 days, most 39–113 · 11 amendments · 25 members

  • 2017–201840 bills

    reported 50% · typically 42 days, most 31–71 · 11 amendments · 27 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2019–2020 Regular Session, newest first.

43 bills

  • Senate Bill 983 · An Act amending the act of September 9, 1965 (P.L.497, No.251), known as the Newborn Child Testing Act, further providing for definitions and for Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program; and providing for mandated screening and follow-up.

    Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • House Bill 2872 · An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Advisory Commission on Greater Father Family Involvement within the Department of Human Services and providing for its powers and duties.

    Sent September 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 2798 · An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for intellectual disability and autism fee schedule rates.

    Sent August 18, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 2684 · An Act amending the act of December 19, 1990 (P.L.1234, No.204), known as the Family Caregiver Support Act, further providing for title of act, for intent, for definitions, for primary caregiver support program, for reimbursements, for entitlement not created and for enforcement.

    Sent July 14, 2020 · Reported out after 45 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 2679 · An Act amending the act of December 19, 1990 (P.L.1234, No.204), known as the Family Caregiver Support Act, further providing for primary caregiver support program.

    Sent July 8, 2020 · Reported out after 51 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 2650 · An Act establishing a Statewide registry of caregivers who abuse individuals with disabilities or special needs; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services.

    Sent July 1, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 2630 · An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for child care payments during the pandemic of 2020.

    Sent June 29, 2020 · Reported out after 60 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 2625 · An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general power and duties of department, providing for nondiscrimination; in children and youth, further providing for availability of services; and, in fraud and abuse control, further providing for freedom of choice and nondiscrimination.

    Sent June 23, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 2553 · An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, establishing the SNAP Healthy Bucks Incentive Program.

    Sent May 26, 2020 · Reported out after 94 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 2352 · An Act providing for liability for false claims, for adoption of congressional intent of the Federal False Claims Act, for damages, costs and civil penalties, for powers of Attorney General, for civil investigative demands and for COVID-19-related liability.

    Sent May 21, 2020 · Reported out after 19 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 2451 · An Act providing for the Emergency COVID-19 Homelessness Grant Program; imposing duties on the Department of Human Services; and making an appropriation.

    Sent April 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 2350 · An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in fraud and abuse control, further providing for definitions, for restrictions on provider charges and payments and for venue and limitations on actions.

    Sent April 3, 2020 · Reported out after 67 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

  • House Bill 2351 · An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in fraud and abuse control, further providing for definitions and for provider prohibited acts, criminal penalties and civil remedies.

    Sent April 3, 2020 · Reported out after 67 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

  • House Bill 2355 · An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for medical assistance managed care organization rate setting.

    Sent April 3, 2020 · Reported out after 67 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

  • House Bill 2331 · An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in mental health: departmental powers and duties, commissioner of mental health, interstate compact, reciprocal agreements, research foundation, providing for mental health care services clearinghouse; and making an editorial change.

    Sent March 5, 2020 · Reported out after 75 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

  • House Bill 1919 · An Act amending the act of June 28, 2018 (P.L.455, No.69), known as the Hospice and Home Health Prescription Medication Disposal Act, further providing for disposal of unused prescription medication.

    Sent March 4, 2020 · Reported out after 230 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 2187 · An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in children and youth, providing for Statewide children's mental health ombudsman.

    Sent January 10, 2020 · Reported out after 130 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 2139 · An Act amending the act December 12, 1994 (P.L.1023, No.139), known as the Independent Living Services Act, further providing for legislative findings and declarations, for definitions, for Statewide Independent Living Council, for powers and duties, for State plan, for grants and funding and for compliance with standards; repealing provisions relating to assurances of centers for independent living; further providing for allocation of funds by designated State agency; and making an appropriation.

    Sent December 17, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 2027 · An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for opioid stewardship; establishing the Opioid Reparation and Accountability Fund and the Opiate Epidemic Response Advisory Council; and imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.

    Sent November 14, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 473 · An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, further providing for the offense of sale of tobacco and for the offense of use of tobacco in schools; and, in preemptions relating to municipalities, further providing for tobacco.

    Sent October 29, 2019 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

23 more

  • House Bill 1920 · An Act providing for involuntary treatment requirements and procedures for individuals suffering from alcohol and other drug abuse; and imposing duties on the Department of Health and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.

    Sent October 15, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1895 · An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, in general provisions, further providing for rights and remedies of persons in treatment.

    Sent September 30, 2019 · Reported out after 113 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

  • House Bill 1883 · An Act providing for continuing education credit for training related to mental health issues.

    Sent September 26, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1704 · An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in medical assistance, providing for medical assistance deemed eligibility program for in-patient behavioral health services.

    Sent July 8, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1669 · An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, further providing for definitions and providing for inspection for continuing conformity to license.

    Sent June 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1662 · An Act amending the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1198, No.148), known as the Methadone Death and Incident Review Act, further providing for title of act, for short title, for definitions, for establishment of Methadone Death and Incident Review Team, for team duties, for duties of coroner and medical examiner, for review procedures and for confidentiality.

    Sent June 19, 2019 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 675 · An Act providing for certification of buprenorphine office-based prescribers; limiting the use of buprenorphine; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.

    Sent June 18, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1623 · An Act providing for the study of intergenerational poverty; establishing the intergenerational poverty tracking system, the Interagency Workgroup on Poverty and Economic Insecurity and the Pennsylvania Commission on Poverty Elimination and Economic Security; and providing for a strategic plan, for reports and for duties of the Department of Human Services and the Secretary of the Budget.

    Sent June 12, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1349 · An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, in involuntary examination and treatment, further providing for persons who may be subject to involuntary emergency examination and treatment, for involuntary emergency examination and treatment authorized by a physician - not to exceed one hundred twenty hours, for extended involuntary emergency treatment certified by a judge or mental health review officer - not to exceed twenty days, for court-ordered involuntary treatment not to exceed ninety days; and, in determinations affecting those charged with crime, or under sentence, further providing for incompetence to proceed on criminal charges and lack of criminal responsibility as defense.

    Sent June 11, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1349 · An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, in involuntary examination and treatment, further providing for persons who may be subject to involuntary emergency examination and treatment, for involuntary emergency examination and treatment authorized by a physician - not to exceed one hundred twenty hours, for extended involuntary emergency treatment certified by a judge or mental health review officer - not to exceed twenty days, for court-ordered involuntary treatment not to exceed ninety days; and, in determinations affecting those charged with crime, or under sentence, further providing for incompetence to proceed on criminal charges and lack of criminal responsibility as defense.

    Sent June 11, 2019 · Moved on without a report after 0 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1363 · An Act establishing a bill of rights for individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism; and providing for waiting lists for intellectual disability or autism services and report.

    Sent May 6, 2019 · Reported out after 379 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

  • House Bill 1358 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, providing for medication-assisted treatment.

    Sent May 1, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1307 · An Act providing for Commonwealth support for a Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Staff Member Loan Forgiveness Program and an Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor Loan Forgiveness Program.

    Sent April 25, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1309 · An Act providing for the establishment of the Family Caregiver Support Advisory Board within the Department of Human Services and for its powers and duties.

    Sent April 25, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 730 · An Act amending the act of September 9, 1965 (P.L.497, No.251), known as the Newborn Child Testing Act, further providing for definitions and for Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program; and providing for Newborn Child Screening Program Account, for newborn child screening fee and for mandated screening and follow-up.

    Sent April 15, 2019 · Reported out after 156 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1220 · An Act providing for cytomegalovirus education and newborn screening.

    Sent April 15, 2019 · Reported out after 156 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

  • House Bill 1052 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties.

    Sent April 5, 2019 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

  • House Bill 1024 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties.

    Sent April 2, 2019 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

  • House Bill 424 · An Act providing for the warm hand-off of overdose survivors to addiction treatment, for a comprehensive warm hand-off initiative; establishing the Warm Hand-Off Initiative Grant Program; providing for consents and for immunity; establishing the Overdose Recovery Task Force; and providing for overdose stabilization and warm hand-off centers, for rules and regulations and for annual reports.

    Sent March 1, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 596 · An Act providing for a detoxification and addiction treatment bed registry.

    Sent March 1, 2019 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

  • House Bill 672 · An Act amending the act of February 13, 1970 (P.L.19, No.10), entitled "An act enabling certain minors to consent to medical, dental and health services, declaring consent unnecessary under certain circumstances," further providing for mental health treatment and for release of medical records.

    Sent March 1, 2019 · Reported out after 74 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • House Bill 386 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties.

    Sent February 6, 2019 · Reported out after 139 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 316 · An Act establishing a task force on the opioid abuse epidemic's impact on children and providing for powers and duties of the task force.

    Sent February 1, 2019 · Reported out after 46 days · did not pass the House of Representatives