Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 138: An Act amending Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in proceedings prior to petition to adopt, further providing for grounds for involuntary termination; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for disposition of dependent child.

Passed one chamber Last action June 25, 2026: Referred to Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 138 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on September 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in proceedings prior to petition to adopt, further providing for grounds for involuntary termination; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for disposition of dependent child. Primary sponsor: Rick Krajewski (Democratic). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rick Krajewski (Democratic). 16 co-sponsors.