An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in...
The bill updates regulations concerning Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST), including definitions and procedures. It addresses emergency medical services and defines criminal penalties related to these orders.
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SB 730 — An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in health care, further providing for applicability, for definitions, for criminal penalties, for emergency medical services, for definitions, for orders, bracelets and necklaces, for revocation, for absence of order, bracelet or necklace and for emergency medical services, repealing provisions relating to advisory committee and providing for discontinuance and for Pennsylvania orders for life-sustaining treatment.
Last action — Removed from table, Oct. 7, 2026
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This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 12, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.
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In plain language
This bill amends laws related to life-sustaining treatment orders in Pennsylvania.
The bill updates regulations concerning Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST), including definitions and procedures. It addresses emergency medical services and defines criminal penalties related to these orders.
Summary
Codification of Pennsylvania Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1096 added · 1156 removedPlain-language change summary
The bill SB 730 has made some updates to the definitions of "health care provider" and "medical command physician." Specifically, it clarifies who qualifies as a health care provider and specifies their authority under emergency medical services laws. This matters because it ensures that the roles and responsibilities in health care, especially during emergencies, are clearly defined, contributing to better organized and more effective medical responses.
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20250SB0730PN1799 - 2 - ["Patient." An out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate patient as 20250SB0730PN0782 - 2 - defined under section 5483 (relating to definitions).] "Pennsylvania orders for life-sustaining treatment" or "POLST." Pennsylvania orders for life-sustaining treatment as defined under section 5493 (relating to definitions).
(2) causes a person to execute an advance health care directive or order or wear a bracelet or necklace by undue 20250SB0730PN1799 - 3 - influence, fraud or duress;
or 20250SB0730PN0782 - 3 - (3) falsifies or forges an advance health care directive, OOH-DNR order, bracelet [or], necklace or POLST or any amendment or revocation thereof, the result of which is a direct change in the health care provided to the principal or patient.
The term includes personnel recognized under [the act of July 3, 1985 (P.L.164, 20250SB0730PN1799 - 4 - No.45), known as the Emergency Medical Services Act,] 35 Pa.C.S.
20250SB0730PN0782 - 4 - Ch.
(2) Pursuant to section 5484(a) (relating to OOH-DNR orders, bracelets and necklaces), possesses and in any manner 20250SB0730PN1799 - 5 - displays or causes to be displayed for emergency medical 20250SB0730PN0782 - 5 - services providers an apparently valid OOH-DNR order, bracelet or necklace.
The above-named patient or the patient's surrogate has requested this order, and I have made the determination that the patient is eligible for 20250SB0730PN1799 - 6 - an order and satisfies one of the following:
20250SB0730PN0782 - 6 - ..........
I understand that I may revoke these directions at any time by giving verbal instructions to the emergency medical services providers, by physical cancellation or destruction of this form or my bracelet or necklace or by simply not displaying this form or the bracelet or necklace 20250SB0730PN1799 - 7 - for my EMS [caregivers] providers.
20250SB0730PN0782 - 7 - Signature of patient (if capable of making informed decisions):
20250SB0730PN1799 - 8 - (a) Medical command instructions.--Notwithstanding the 20250SB0730PN0782 - 8 - absence of an OOH-DNR order, bracelet or necklace pursuant to this section, emergency medical services providers shall at all times comply with the instructions of an authorized medical command physician to withhold or discontinue resuscitation.
(c) Uncertainty regarding validity or applicability of OOH- DNR order, bracelet or necklace.-- (1) Emergency medical services providers who in good 20250SB0730PN1799 - 9 - faith are uncertain about the validity or applicability of an 20250SB0730PN0782 - 9 - OOH-DNR order, bracelet or necklace shall render care in accordance with their level of certification.
(b) Membership.--The committee shall include representatives from the Pennsylvania Medical Society, the Hospital and Health 20250SB0730PN1799 - 10 - System Association of Pennsylvania, the Joint State Government 20250SB0730PN0782 - 10 - Commission's Advisory Committee on Decedents' Estates Laws, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Department of Aging, the Department of Public Welfare and other interested persons at the department's discretion.
An OOH-DNR order may not be executed on or after the date the <-- department adopts an initial POLST form under section 5498 (relating to POLST form).
(A) WHEN OOH-DNR ORDER MAY NOT BE EXECUTED.--EXCEPT AS <-- PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (C), AN OOH-DNR ORDER MAY NOT BE EXECUTED ON OR AFTER THE DATE THE DEPARTMENT ADOPTS AN INITIAL POLST FORM UNDER SECTION 5498 (RELATING TO POLST FORM).
(B) APPLICABILITY AND VALIDITY.--THIS SUBCHAPTER SHALL CONTINUE TO APPLY TO ANY OOH-DNR ORDER EXECUTED PRIOR TO THE DATE THE DEPARTMENT ADOPTS AN INITIAL POLST FORM.
PREVIOUSLY EXECUTED OOH-DNR ORDERS, BRACELETS AND NECKLACES MAY CONTINUE TO 20250SB0730PN1799 - 11 - BE RECOGNIZED AS VALID.
(C) PRESUMPTION OF VALIDITY.--NOTWITHSTANDING SUBSECTION (A), AN OOH-DNR ORDER EXECUTED WITHIN ONE YEAR AFTER THE DATE THE DEPARTMENT ADOPTS AN INITIAL POLST FORM SHALL BE PRESUMED VALID IF EXECUTED IN GOOD FAITH AND IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO OOH-DNR ORDERS PRIOR TO THE ADOPTION OF THE INITIAL POLST FORM.
THE PRESUMPTION MAY BE REBUTTED BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE THAT THE ORDER DOES NOT REFLECT THE WISHES OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR WAS NOT PROPERLY EXECUTED.
Prohibitions on useuse. ELIGIBILITY.
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20250SB0730PN1799 - 12 - 5498.8.
(1) All individuals have a qualified right to control <-- THE RIGHT TO MAKE DECISIONS REGARDING their health care and <-- should not lose that right if they become incompetent or have never been a competent adult.
20250SB0730PN0782 - 12 - (2) The Commonwealth has recognized this right by providing for advance health care directives in which individuals may provide direction and state their goals and preferences about future health care and by providing for surrogate decision makers for incompetent adults and unemancipated minors.
(3) A Pennsylvania order for life-sustaining treatment, or POLST, differs from an advance health care directive as it converts an individual's wishes regarding health care into a medical order that is immediately actionable and applicable 20250SB0730PN1799 - 13 - across all health care settings.
(7) Existing emergency medical services protocols may require emergency medical services personnel to proceed to cardiopulmonary resuscitation when an individual is found in 20250SB0730PN0782 - 13 - cardiac and respiratory arrest, even if the individual has completed an advance directive or has otherwise clearly indicated that the individual does not wish to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
20250SB0730PN1799 - 14 - (9) A key step in the POLST process is the health care practitioner's review with the patient or the patient's surrogate decision maker of the patient's current health status, diagnoses and prognosis to determine whether a POLST order would be appropriate or should be updated.
20250SB0730PN0782 - 14 - (14) The well-being of the patient is paramount in considering a POLST, not cost savings to the government or insurers.
(16) Conversations about a POLST must avoid any bias 20250SB0730PN1799 - 15 - against continuation of care and must not characterize the continuation of life as burdensome.
(20) This subchapter is intended to provide a framework and legal authority for a POLST to be valid and portable across all care settings, consistent with the foregoing 20250SB0730PN0782 - 15 - findings.
(1) A facility that is licensed as a health care 20250SB0730PN1799 - 16 - facility by the department under Chapter 8 of the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, including a hospital, long-term care facility, home health care agency or hospice.
(1) An insurance company, association, exchange or fraternal benefit society subject to the act of May 17, 1921 20250SB0730PN0782 - 16 - (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921.
20250SB0730PN1799 - 17 - (5) A self-insured employee welfare benefit plan.
"LIFE-LIMITING AND IRREVERSIBLE CONDITION." A CONTINUAL <-- PROFOUND COMATOSE STATE WITH NO REASONABLE CHANCE OF RECOVERY OR A CONDITION CAUSED BY INJURY, DISEASE OR ILLNESS WHICH WITHIN A PHYSICIAN'S REASONABLE MEDICAL JUDGMENT WOULD USUALLY PRODUCE DEATH WITHIN ONE YEAR.
"Pennsylvania orders for life-sustaining treatment" or "POLST." One or more medical orders, issued for the care of an individual, regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other 20250SB0730PN0782 - 17 - medical interventions that are entered in accordance with section 5498.2 (relating to requirements for valid POLST).
20250SB0730PN1799 - 18 - "POLST form." The form for a POLST adopted under section 5498 (relating to POLST form).
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<-- (a) Stable medical conditions.--A POLST is not recommended for individuals with stable, even if chronic, medical conditions and years of life expectancy.
§ 5494.
ELIGIBILITY.
<-- (A) LIFE-LIMITING AND IRREVERSIBLE CONDITION.--A POLST FOR AN INDIVIDUAL MAY ONLY BE COMPLETED AFTER A PHYSICIAN HAS DETERMINED, WITHIN REASONABLE MEDICAL JUDGMENT, AND HAS CONFIRMED IN WRITING, THAT THE INDIVIDUAL IS A PERSON WHO HAS A DIAGNOSED LIFE-LIMITING AND IRREVERSIBLE CONDITION AND THAT THE INDIVIDUAL'S THEN-CURRENT HEALTH STATUS, DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS INDICATE THAT STANDING MEDICAL ORDERS CONCERNING TREATMENT OPTIONS ARE APPROPRIATE.
(B) PROGRESSION OF ILLNESS OR CONDITION.--A POLST MAY NOT BE COMPLETED FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A STABLE, EVEN IF CHRONIC, MEDICAL CONDITION UNLESS, WITHIN THE PHYSICIAN'S REASONABLE MEDICAL JUDGMENT, THE INDIVIDUAL'S ILLNESS OR CONDITION HAS PROGRESSED SUCH THAT MORTALITY WITHIN THE NEXT YEAR IS A REASONABLY FORESEEABLE CLINICAL OUTCOME, EVEN IF NOT CERTAIN.
(C) SERIOUS ILLNESS.--A POLST IS NOT APPROPRIATE SIMPLY 20250SB0730PN1799 - 19 - BECAUSE A PERSON IS SERIOUSLY ILL.
(D) CONSTRUCTION.--NOTHING IN THIS SUBCHAPTER SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO ADVANCE OR SUPPORT EUTHANASIA, SUICIDE OR HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER-ASSISTED SUICIDE.
20250SB0730PN0782 - 18 - (4) Provide a health care provider a financial incentive, payment, discount or rating incentive for having a policy or procedure relating to POLST completion.
(6)(c) DENY,Consultation.--Notwithstanding LIMIT,subsection CONDITION,(b), ALTERa ORhealth OTHERWISEcare AFFECTprovider <--may COVERAGE,be REIMBURSEMENT,paid AUTHORIZATIONfor ORconsultation TREATMENTwith DECISIONSor BASEDcounseling SOLELYof ONa THEpatient PRESENCEconcerning ORa ABSENCE OF A POLST, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT THE POLST CONSTITUTESor Aoffering VALIDadvance MEDICALhealth ORDERcare DIRECTINGplanning. OR LIMITING SPECIFIC TREATMENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW.
(c) Consultation.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), a health care provider may be paid for consultation with or counseling of a patient concerning a POLST or offering advance health care 20250SB0730PN1799 - 20 - planning.
(4) A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OR A HEALTH CARE FACILITY MAY <-- NOT DENY, LIMIT, CONDITION, ALTER OR OTHERWISE PROVIDE DIFFERING LEVELS OF CARE TO AN INDIVIDUAL BASED SOLELY ON THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF A POLST, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT THE LEVEL OF CARE IS EXPRESSLY DIRECTED OR LIMITED BY THE PATIENT AS SPECIFIED IN A VALID POLST.
(a) Appointment.--The secretary shall appoint a POLST Advisory Committee, including a chairperson and vice chairperson 20250SB0730PN0782 - 19 - of the committee.
(b) Role of committee.--The committee shall advise the department on POLST-related matters, including the format and 20250SB0730PN1799 - 21 - content of the POLST form and education about POLST.
and 20250SB0730PN0782 - 20 - (ii) nationally accepted physician orders for life- sustaining treatment standards and educational resources, including the National POLST Paradigm Task Force.
20250SB0730PN1799 - 22 - § 5497.
(a) Development and update.--In consultation with the committee, the department shall adopt, and periodically update when appropriate, a standard POLST form for health care practitioners to issue a POLST with the voluntary consent of the 20250SB0730PN0782 - 21 - patient or an authorized surrogate decision maker.
(b) Medical order options.-- (1) The POLST form shall include options for a set of 20250SB0730PN1799 - 23 - medical orders for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other medical interventions that are determined to be appropriate for a POLST.
(c) Notices.-- (1) The POLST form shall clearly and conspicuously state that a POLST may only be issued with the voluntary consent of the patient or the patient's authorized surrogate decision maker and that a patient or surrogate decision maker may not be compelled by a health care provider or health care insurer 20250SB0730PN0782 - 22 - to complete or sign a POLST.
(2) The POLST form may include other notices regarding patient rights, health care practitioner responsibilities and 20250SB0730PN1799 - 24 - availability of educational information which the department, in consultation with the committee, determines appropriate.
(i) In addition to submitting for publication notice of the initial form in the next available issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin, the department shall serve a copy of the form to the Health and Human Services Committee of the Senate and the Health Committee of the House of 20250SB0730PN0782 - 23 - Representatives.
(ii) Within 60 days after the close of the comment period, the department shall submit to the Legislative 20250SB0730PN1799 - 25 - Reference Bureau for publication in the next available issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin a subsequent notice that responds to each comment the department has received.
(g) POLST forms.--POLST forms executed prior to the 20250SB0730PN0782 - 24 - effective date of this subsection shall be recognized as valid POLST forms and shall have full force and effect as if executed on or after the effective date of this subsection.
20250SB0730PN1799 - 26 - (h) Printed copies.--The POLST form may not be required to be obtained exclusively from the department or any particular vendor.
(5) The voluntary consent requirement, including a patient's right to refuse to execute a POLST without adverse consequences under section 5495(b) and (d) (relating to 20250SB0730PN0782 - 25 - voluntary consent requirement).
(6) The importance of a shared decision-making process to assure understanding and voluntary consent by patients and 20250SB0730PN1799 - 27 - surrogate decision makers.
(1) Use of the POLST form, except under sections 5498.5 20250SB0730PN0782 - 26 - (relating to copies of orders), 5498.15 (relating to POLST executed under prior POLST form), 5498.16 (relating to POLST executed under PLSWC form) and 5498.17 (relating to POLST 20250SB0730PN1799 - 28 - executed in another state or jurisdiction).
(3) No law or regulation governing the health care facility establishes a time limit in which the order must be countersigned, and the order is countersigned by the health 20250SB0730PN0782 - 27 - care practitioner within seven days.
(c) Verbal consent.--A surrogate decision maker's verbal consent for a POLST shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements 20250SB0730PN1799 - 29 - of subsection (a)(4) if all of the following requirements are met:
(c) Other orders.--This subchapter does not prohibit a do- not-resuscitate or other order issued for care within a health care facility from being valid and actionable within that health care facility in accordance with the laws and regulations 20250SB0730PN0782 - 28 - governing the health care facility.
A health care facility may designate individuals who have 20250SB0730PN1799 - 30 - been trained in a manner consistent with section 5498.1(c) (relating to education about POLST), including nurses and social workers, to participate in conversations with a patient or the patient's surrogate decision maker regarding a POLST or assisting in completion of the POLST form.
20250SB0730PN0782 - 29 - § 5498.7.
(a) Compliance.--When making a decision about a POLST on behalf of a patient, a surrogate decision maker shall comply 20250SB0730PN1799 - 31 - with all applicable legal requirements for health care decision making by a surrogate decision maker, including those provided under subsection (b), and the decisions of the surrogate decision maker are subject to all applicable legal restrictions on decisions by a surrogate decision maker.
20250SB0730PN0782 - 30 - (b) Notice.--A health care provider or surrogate decision maker who is informed of a revocation shall promptly communicate the fact of the revocation to any attending health care provider 20250SB0730PN1799 - 32 - and to any health care facility from which the patient is receiving care.
The POLST shall remain effective unless and until modified or voided as a result 20250SB0730PN0782 - 31 - of the review.
(b) Recommended review.--In consultation with the committee, the department shall develop recommendations for other 20250SB0730PN1799 - 33 - situations in which it is appropriate or advisable for a POLST to be reviewed, giving consideration to the following circumstances:
20250SB0730PN0782 - 32 - § 5498.12.
(a) Medical command instructions.--Notwithstanding the absence of a do-not-resuscitate order in a POLST, emergency 20250SB0730PN1799 - 34 - medical services providers shall at all times comply with the instructions of an authorized medical command physician to withhold or discontinue resuscitation.
(c) Uncertainty regarding validity or applicability of do- not-resuscitate order in POLST.-- 20250SB0730PN0782 - 33 - (1) Emergency medical services providers who in good faith are uncertain about the validity or applicability of a do-not-resuscitate order in a POLST shall render care in 20250SB0730PN1799 - 35 - accordance with their level of certification.
20250SB0730PN0782 - 34 - (c) Other protection.--This section does not limit the immunity available to a health care provider or person under section 5431 (relating to liability) or 5498.12(c)(2) (relating 20250SB0730PN1799 - 36 - to emergency medical services).
(a) Validity.--Except as provided under subsection (b), a health care provider may comply with a POLST, or its substantial equivalent executed under the laws of another state or jurisdiction and in conformity with the laws of that state or 20250SB0730PN0782 - 35 - jurisdiction, if:
(1) the order meets the requirements of section 5498.2(a)(2), (3) and (4) (relating to requirements for valid 20250SB0730PN1799 - 37 - POLST);
The department shall report the status of the study to the committees at least every 180 days until the final results are 20250SB0730PN0782 - 36 - reported.
(1) The following provisions shall take effect 20250SB0730PN1799 - 38 - immediately:
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Compared against the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
The bill updates definitions and provisions related to emergency medical services and advance health care directives in Pennsylvania.
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20 Pa.C.S. § 5421
and→ and, out-of-hospital nonresuscitation ordersThe bill expands the applicability of the chapter to include out-of-hospital nonresuscitation orders.
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20 Pa.C.S. § 5422
the act of July 3, 1985 (P.L.164, No.45), known as the Emergency Medical Services Act.→ 35 Pa.C.S. Ch. 81 (relating to emergency medical services system) and those individuals recognized under 42 Pa.C.S. § 8331.2 (relating to good Samaritan civil immunity for use of automated external defibrillator).The definition of 'health care provider' is adjusted to align with the relevant statutes regarding emergency medical services.
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20 Pa.C.S. § 5422
the act of July 3, 1985 (P.L.164, No.45), known as the Emergency Medical Services Act→ 35 Pa.C.S. Ch. 81 (relating to emergency medical services system)The definition of 'medical command physician' is updated to reflect the current statute reference.
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20 Pa.C.S. § 5445
is applicable only in those instances where an out-of-hospital DNR order is not in effect under section 5484 (relating to OOH-DNR orders, bracelets and necklaces).The applicability scope for emergency medical services provisions is clarified.
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20 Pa.C.S. § 5483
A health care provider recognized under the act of July 3, 1985 (P.L.164, No.45), known as the Emergency Medical Services Act.→ As defined under 35 Pa.C.S. § 8103 (relating to definitions). The term includes those individuals recognized under 42 Pa.C.S. § 8331.2 (relating to good Samaritan civil immunity for use of automated external defibrillator).The definition for 'emergency medical services provider' has been updated to include current terminology from the statutes.
Action History
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Removed from table, Oct. 7, 2026
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Laid on the table, Oct. 7, 2026
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First consideration, Oct. 7, 2026
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Reported as committed, Oct. 7, 2026
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Referred to HEALTH, June 24, 2026
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In the House
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(Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), June 23, 2026
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Third consideration and final passage, June 23, 2026 (49-0)
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Re-reported as committed, June 22, 2026
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Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 10, 2026
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Second consideration, June 10, 2026
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First consideration, June 9, 2026
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Reported as amended, June 9, 2026
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Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, May 12, 2025
Sponsors
- Gene Yaw · Primary
- Wayne D. Fontana · Cosponsor
- Lisa Baker · Cosponsor
- Judy Ward · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 249 not signed on · 20 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Gene Yaw Republican
Co-sponsors (3)
- Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Voted No
- Lisa Baker Republican
- Judy Ward Republican
Not signed on (249)
249 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 249 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 49 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (50)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda M. Cappelletti | Democratic | Yea |
| Anthony H. Williams | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Art Haywood | Democratic | Yea |
| Carolyn T. Comitta | Democratic | Yea |
| Christine M. Tartaglione | Democratic | Yea |
| James Andrew Malone | Democratic | Yea |
| Jay Costa | Democratic | Yea |
| John I. Kane | Democratic | Yea |
| Judith L. Schwank | Democratic | Yea |
| Katie J. Muth | Democratic | Yea |
| Lindsey M. Williams | Democratic | Yea |
| Lisa M. Boscola | Democratic | Yea |
| Maria Collett | Democratic | Yea |
| Marty Flynn | Democratic | Yea |
| Nick Miller | Democratic | Yea |
| Nick Pisciottano | Democratic | Yea |
| Nikil Saval | Democratic | Yea |
| Patty Kim | Democratic | Yea |
| Sharif Street | Democratic | Yea |
| Steven J. Santarsiero | Democratic | Yea |
| Timothy P. Kearney | Democratic | Yea |
| Vincent J. Hughes | Democratic | Yea |
| Wayne D. Fontana | Democratic | Yea |
| Camera Bartolotta | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Gebhard | Republican | Yea |
| Cris Dush | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Laughlin | Republican | Yea |
| David G. Argall | Republican | Yea |
| Dawn W. Keefer | Republican | Yea |
| Devlin J. Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Doug Mastriano | Republican | Yea |
| Elder A. Vogel | Republican | Yea |
| Frank A. Farry | Republican | Yea |
| Gene Yaw | Republican | Yea |
| Greg Rothman | Republican | Yea |
| Jarrett Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Picozzi | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Pittman | Republican | Yea |
| Judy Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kim L. Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kristin Phillips-Hill | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Baker | Republican | Yea |
| Lynda Schlegel Culver | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Brooks | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick J. Stefano | Republican | Yea |
| Rosemary M. Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Scott E. Hutchinson | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Martin | Republican | Yea |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne Langerholc | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 1 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 28 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 56% | 42% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (50)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda M. Cappelletti | Democratic | Nay |
| Anthony H. Williams | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Art Haywood | Democratic | Nay |
| Carolyn T. Comitta | Democratic | Nay |
| Christine M. Tartaglione | Democratic | Nay |
| James Andrew Malone | Democratic | Yea |
| Jay Costa | Democratic | Nay |
| John I. Kane | Democratic | Nay |
| Judith L. Schwank | Democratic | Nay |
| Katie J. Muth | Democratic | Nay |
| Lindsey M. Williams | Democratic | Nay |
| Lisa M. Boscola | Democratic | Nay |
| Maria Collett | Democratic | Nay |
| Marty Flynn | Democratic | Nay |
| Nick Miller | Democratic | Nay |
| Nick Pisciottano | Democratic | Nay |
| Nikil Saval | Democratic | Nay |
| Patty Kim | Democratic | Nay |
| Sharif Street | Democratic | Nay |
| Steven J. Santarsiero | Democratic | Nay |
| Timothy P. Kearney | Democratic | Nay |
| Vincent J. Hughes | Democratic | Nay |
| Wayne D. Fontana | Democratic | Nay |
| Camera Bartolotta | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Gebhard | Republican | Yea |
| Cris Dush | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Laughlin | Republican | Yea |
| David G. Argall | Republican | Yea |
| Dawn W. Keefer | Republican | Yea |
| Devlin J. Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Doug Mastriano | Republican | Yea |
| Elder A. Vogel | Republican | Yea |
| Frank A. Farry | Republican | Yea |
| Gene Yaw | Republican | Yea |
| Greg Rothman | Republican | Yea |
| Jarrett Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Picozzi | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Pittman | Republican | Yea |
| Judy Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kim L. Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kristin Phillips-Hill | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Baker | Republican | Yea |
| Lynda Schlegel Culver | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Brooks | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick J. Stefano | Republican | Yea |
| Rosemary M. Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Scott E. Hutchinson | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Martin | Republican | Yea |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne Langerholc | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 730 do?
- Codification of Pennsylvania Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
- Who sponsors SB 730?
- SB 730 is sponsored by Gene Yaw (Republican), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Lisa Baker (Republican), and Judy Ward (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 730?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 12, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
- Where can I track SB 730?
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