Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

SR 27 — A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study as to the feasibility of establishing a no-fault catastrophic loss fund to provide payment for claims brought as the result of birth-related neurological injuries in Pennsylvania.

Last action — Adopted

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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 has passed the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 68% · high confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

28 added · 14 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill SR 27, the phrase about the cause of high neurological injuries has been expanded to emphasize the age of the patient and the severity of the injuries, which adds more context to the issue. Additionally, the bill now includes a requirement for the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to assess both the negative and positive impacts of establishing a no-fault catastrophic loss fund, rather than just looking at feasibility. This change matters because it broadens the scope of the study to better understand the overall effects of the proposed fund, which could help inform lawmakers in their decision-making.

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290 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE RESOLUTION Session of No.
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27 2025 INTRODUCED BY BROWN, FONTANA AND SCHWANK, FEBRUARY 26, 2025 REFERRED TO BANKING AND INSURANCE, FEBRUARY 26, 2025 A RESOLUTION Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study as to the feasibility of establishing a no- fault catastrophic loss fund to provide payment for claims brought as the result of birth-related neurological injuries in Pennsylvania.
866 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE RESOLUTION Session of No.
27 2025 INTRODUCED BY BROWN, FONTANA AND SCHWANK, FEBRUARY 26, 2025 AS AMENDED, JUNE 3, 2025 A RESOLUTION Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study as to the feasibility of establishing a no- fault catastrophic loss fund to provide payment for claims brought as the result of birth-related neurological injuries in Pennsylvania.
and WHEREAS, The cost of claims related to birth-related neurological injuries can be high;
and WHEREAS, The cost of claims related to birth-related neurological injuries can be high DUE TO THE AGE OF THE PATIENT, <-- THE COST FOR A LIFETIME OF CARE AND THE SEVERITY OF THE INJURIES;
therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Senate direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study as to the feasibility of establishing a no-fault catastrophic loss fund to provide payment for claims brought as the result of birth-related neurological injuries;
therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Senate direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study as to the feasibility AND <-- OVERALL NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE IMPACTS of establishing a no-fault catastrophic loss fund to provide payment for claims brought as the result of birth-related neurological injuries;
and be it further RESOLVED, That the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee submit a report of its findings to the Senate within one year of the adoption of this resolution.
and be it further RESOLVED, THAT THE LEGISLATIVE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE <-- STUDY THE COST OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE PREMIUMS IN OTHER STATES THAT HAVE IMPLEMENTED A NO-FAULT CATASTROPHIC LOSS FUND FOR CLAIMS BROUGHT AS A RESULT OF BIRTH-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURIES;
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT THE LEGISLATIVE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE COORDINATE WITH HOSPITALS, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, ATTORNEY ORGANIZATIONS, PATIENTS OR THEIR GUARDIANS THAT HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY MALPRACTICE CLAIMS FOR BIRTHS THAT DO NOT MEET THE DEFINITION OF A "NORMAL BIRTH" AND HEALTH CARE SAFETY ADVOCATES;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee submit a report of its findings to the Senate within one year of the adoption of this resolution.
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Action History

  1. Adopted

  2. Amended

  3. Reported as committed

  4. Referred to Banking & Insurance

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 250 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (250)

250 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Senate Resolution 27

Passed 49 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27000
Democratic 22001
Total 49001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Yea
Anthony H. Williams Democratic Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Not Voting
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

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Committee vote (Banking & Insurance): Reported as Committed

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democratic 5000
Total 14000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Anthony H. Williams Democratic Yea
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Patty Kim Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SR 27?
SR 27 is sponsored by Rosemary M. Brown (Republican), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), and Judith L. Schwank (Democratic).
What is the current status of SR 27?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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