Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 11 D · 8 R cosponsors

SB 447 — An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for coverage for prostate cancer screening.

Last action — Referred to Banking & Insurance

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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 May 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 19 sponsors

    1 primary, 18 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (11 D · 8 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill mandates health insurance policies to cover annual prostate cancer screenings for high-risk individuals without cost-sharing.

  • Section 635.11

    Section 635.11. Coverage for Prostate Cancer Screening.--(a) A health insurance policy offered, issued or renewed in this Commonwealth shall provide coverage for all expenses associated with prostate cancer screenings no less than annually for covered persons who are at least forty years of age and are at high risk of developing prostate cancer based on one of the following factors: (1) diagnosis of the covered person or a first-degree relative with a genetic alteration or cancer associated with increased risk of prostate cancer; (2) family history of prostate cancer; or (3) other factors, if a physician determines that early detection for prostate cancer is medically appropriate. (b) The coverage required under this section shall not be subject to cost-sharing. (c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the terms in this section shall be given the same meaning as in section 2102. (2) As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Cost-sharing" means the share of the health care costs covered by a health insurance policy that a covered person pays out-of-pocket. The term includes a deductible, coinsurance, copayment or similar charge. The term does not include a premium, a balance billed amount from an out-of-network provider or the cost of a noncovered service. "Family history of prostate cancer" means that a first-degree relative of a covered person was diagnosed with, developed or died as a result of prostate cancer. "First-degree relative" means a biological parent, full biological sibling or biological child. "Prostate cancer screening" includes prostate-specific antigen tests and digital rectal examinations.

    This creates a new law requiring insurance coverage for prostate cancer screenings for specific high-risk individuals.

Action History

  1. Referred to Banking & Insurance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 18 co-sponsors · 234 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (18)

Not signed on (234)

234 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 447?
SB 447 is sponsored by Devlin J. Robinson (Republican), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Jay Costa (Democratic), Nikil Saval (Democratic), Lisa Baker (Republican), Daniel Laughlin (Republican), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), Frank A. Farry (Republican), Judy Ward (Republican), Patty Kim (Democratic), Joe Picozzi (Republican), Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic), Lynda Schlegel Culver (Republican), Sharif Street (Democratic), and Anthony H. Williams (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 447?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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