Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 24 D cosponsors

HB 1611 — An Act amending the act of November 6, 1987 (P.L.381, No.79), known as the Older Adults Protective Services Act, extensively revising provisions relating to the protection of abused elderly; establishing a uniform Statewide reporting and investigative system for suspected abuse of the elderly; providing for protective services; prohibiting financial exploitation; providing for funding and for regulations; imposing penalties; and making editorial changes.

Last action — Re-committed to RULES, June 8, 2026

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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 is in committee in the House. Introduced June 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 24 sponsors

    1 primary, 23 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (24 D).

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In plain language

The bill revises the Older Adults Protective Services Act to enhance protections against elder abuse.

This legislation updates the Older Adults Protective Services Act to improve reporting and investigation of elder abuse. It establishes services to protect elderly individuals and prohibits financial exploitation.

What this means for you
  • Workers: For workers in elder care, this bill may introduce new regulations and requirements aimed at safeguarding vulnerable adults.
  • Families: This bill means families can expect more comprehensive protections for their elderly relatives against abuse and exploitation.
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Summary

Comprehensive Update of the Older Adult Protective Services Act (OAPSA)

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Re-committed to RULES, June 8, 2026

  2. First consideration, June 8, 2026

  3. Reported as committed, June 8, 2026

  4. Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, June 16, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 23 co-sponsors · 229 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (23)

Not signed on (229)

229 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1611 do?
Comprehensive Update of the Older Adult Protective Services Act (OAPSA)
Who sponsors HB 1611?
HB 1611 is sponsored by Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Jessica Benham (Democratic), Andre D. Carroll (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), La'Tasha D. Mayes (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Justin C. Fleming (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic), Darisha K. Parker (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), Jim Haddock (Democratic), Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Perry S. Warren (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Bridget M. Kosierowski (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), and Nathan Davidson (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1611?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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