Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 22 D cosponsors

HB 2005 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abortion, further providing for medical consultation and judgment and for informed consent.

Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

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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 October 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 46% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 22 sponsors

    1 primary, 21 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (22 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing laws regarding medical consultation and informed consent requirements before an abortion in Pennsylvania.

  • 18 Pa. C.S. § 3204

    Except in a medical emergency where there is insufficient time before the abortion is performed, the woman upon whom the abortion is to be performed shall have a private medical consultation either with the physician who is to perform the abortion or with the referring physician. The consultation will be in a place, at a time and of a duration reasonably sufficient to enable the physician to determine whether, based on his best clinical judgment, the abortion is necessary.

    The requirement for a private medical consultation before an abortion is removed, unless in a medical emergency.

  • 18 Pa. C.S. § 3205

    Except in the case of a medical emergency, consent to an abortion is voluntary and informed if and only if: (1) At least 24 hours prior to the abortion, the physician who is to perform the abortion or the referring physician has orally informed the woman of: (i) The nature of the proposed procedure or treatment and of those risks and alternatives to the procedure or treatment that a reasonable patient would consider material to the decision of whether or not to undergo the abortion. (ii) The probable gestational age of the unborn child at the time the abortion is to be performed. (iii) The medical risks associated with carrying her child to term. (2) At least 24 hours prior to the abortion, the physician who is to perform the abortion or the referring physician, or a qualified physician assistant, health care practitioner, technician or social worker to whom the responsibility has been delegated by either physician, has informed the pregnant woman that: (i) The department publishes printed materials which describe the unborn child and list agencies which offer alternatives to abortion and that she has a right to review the printed materials and that a copy will be provided to her free of charge if she chooses to review it. (ii) Medical assistance benefits may be available for prenatal care, childbirth and neonatal care, and that more detailed information on the availability of such assistance is contained in the printed materials published by the department. (iii) The father of the unborn child is liable to assist in the support of her child, even in instances where he has offered to pay for the abortion. In the case of rape, this information may be omitted. (3) A copy of the printed materials has been provided to the pregnant woman if she chooses to view these materials. (4) The pregnant woman certifies in writing, prior to the abortion, that the information required to be provided under paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) has been provided.

    The detailed requirements for informed consent regarding abortion are removed, simplifying the consent process.

Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

  2. Removed from table

  3. Laid on the table

  4. First consideration

  5. Reported as committed

  6. Referred to Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 231 not signed on · 10 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (21)

Not signed on (231)

231 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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Votes

Committee vote (Judiciary): Report Bill As Committed

Passed 14 Yea · 12 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 01000
Unaffiliated 0200
Total 141200
% of votes cast 54%46%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Torren Ecker — Nay
Stephenie Scialabba — Nay
Aerion Abney Democratic Yea
Andre D. Carroll Democratic Yea
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Christopher M. Rabb Democratic Yea
Emily Kinkead Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Yea
Kyle Donahue Democratic Yea
La'Tasha D. Mayes Democratic Yea
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Yea
Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Tim Briggs Democratic Yea
Andrew Kuzma Republican Nay
Jim Rigby Republican Nay
Joe Hamm Republican Nay
Joe Kerwin Republican Nay
Joshua D. Kail Republican Nay
Kate A. Klunk Republican Nay
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Nay
Robert Leadbeter Republican Nay
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Nay
Timothy R. Bonner Republican Nay

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Subjects

civil-rights healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2005?
HB 2005 is sponsored by Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Arvind Venkat (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), Christopher M. Rabb (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Elizabeth Fiedler (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), La'Tasha D. Mayes (Democratic), Heather Boyd (Democratic), Emily Kinkead (Democratic), Dan Frankel (Democratic), Tim Briggs (Democratic), MaryLouise Isaacson (Democratic), Mary Jo Daley (Democratic), Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic), and Nikki Rivera (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2005?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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