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

SB 997 — An Act establishing a joint legislative, executive and judicial commission on the child welfare system.

Last action — PN 1297 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Action History

  1. PN 1297 Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (240)

240 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 997?
SB 997 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 997?
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.
Where can I track SB 997?
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