SB 978 is sponsored by Lisa Baker (Republican), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Scott Martin (Republican), Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), Judy Ward (Republican), Katie J. Muth (Democratic), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Jay Costa (Democratic), Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), and Brewster.

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Pennsylvania 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 D · 4 R cosponsors

SB 978 — An Act establishing a joint legislative, executive and judicial commission on the child welfare system.

Last action December 10, 2021 — PN 1261 Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

Printer's No. 1261 View text Current pdf

Action History

December 10, 2021
PN 1261 Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 240 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Lisa Baker Republican

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healthcare education

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 978?: SB 978 is sponsored by Lisa Baker (Republican), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Scott Martin (Republican), Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), Judy Ward (Republican), Katie J. Muth (Democratic), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Jay Costa (Democratic), Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), and Brewster.
What is the current status of SB 978?: This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 978
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Session: 2021-2022 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: December 10, 2021
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Lisa Baker

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