Pennsylvania 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 9 R cosponsors

HB 2472 — 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 Human Services and its departmental administrative and advisory boards and commissions, further providing for medical assistance payments and for admissions to drug and alcohol facilities.

Last action — PN 3638 Referred to HEALTH

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

How this bill changes current law

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The bill updates the language and provisions regarding the Department of Human Services and medical assistance for drug and alcohol facilities.

  • Article XXIII

    [PUBLIC WELFARE] → HUMAN SERVICES

    The article title changes 'Public Welfare' to 'Human Services'.

  • Section 2334

    [Office] → Department

    Changes references from 'Office' to 'Department' for consistency in naming.

  • Section 2334

    [of the Department of Health]

    Removes the phrase 'of the Department of Health' after 'Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs'.

  • Section 2335

    [of Health and Office] → of Drug and Alcohol Programs

    Clarifies that all facilities are licensed by the 'Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs'.

  • Section 2335

    [Office] → Department

    Changes references from 'Office' to 'Department' for consistency in naming.

  • Section 2334

    Notwithstanding clause (1), provide by regulation for gradual implementation of medical assistance coverage under this subsection to client populations which shall be identified in cooperation with the Department of Health. The regulations shall provide for full implementation of clause (1) to all medical assistance eligibles in phases over a period of time not to exceed five years from the effective date of the regulations. The program phases shall be structured so as to allow for independent evaluation of each phase on an ongoing basis. Initial regulations adopted pursuant to this subsection shall not be subject to review pursuant to the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the "Regulatory Review Act," except that the regulations may be reviewed under section 5(h) of that act.

    Removes a provision for gradual implementation of medical assistance coverage.

Action History

  1. PN 3638 Referred to HEALTH

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2472?
HB 2472 is sponsored by Gillespie, A. Harris, Deluca, Barrar, Aaron Bernstine (Republican), Boback, Martin T. Causer (Republican), Bryan Cutler (Republican), Gary W. Day (Republican), Russ Diamond (Republican), Dowling, Helm, Masser, Millard, Dan Moul (Republican), Murt, Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Kathy L. Rapp (Republican), Greg Rothman (Republican), and Sankey.
What is the current status of HB 2472?
This bill died with 2017-2018 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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