Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 1424 — An Act amending the act of September 9, 1965 (P.L.497, No.251), known as the Newborn Child Testing Act, further providing for Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program.

Last action — Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Aug. 10, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced August 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Newborn Child Testing Act regarding screening and follow-up programs.

The bill updates Pennsylvania's Newborn Child Testing Act to improve the Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program. It aims to enhance the processes involved in screening newborns for health conditions.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may experience improved health screenings and follow-up care for their newborns.

Summary

Amending Pennsylvania's Newborn Child Testing Act

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Aug. 10, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (247)

247 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1424 do?
Amending Pennsylvania's Newborn Child Testing Act
Who sponsors SB 1424?
SB 1424 is sponsored by Amanda M. Cappelletti (Democratic), Maria Collett (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), Jay Costa (Democratic), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), and Elder A. Vogel (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1424?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced August 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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