Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

SB 650 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, further providing for right to enter and inspect.

Last action — Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, April 21, 2025

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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 is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).

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Summary

Requiring Child Day Care Providers to Install Safety Guards on Doors

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill requires child care centers and family child care homes to install door safety guards.

  • Section 1016

    (c.1) All child care centers and family child care homes shall install and maintain door safety guards that meet or exceed requirements established by the department by regulation for the purpose of minimizing risk of harm or injury to children.

    This addition mandates the installation of safety guards to protect children in child care facilities.

Action History

  1. Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, April 21, 2025

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (246)

246 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 650 do?
Requiring Child Day Care Providers to Install Safety Guards on Doors
Who sponsors SB 650?
SB 650 is sponsored by Jay Costa (Democratic), Marty Flynn (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic), and Art Haywood (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 650?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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