Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1851: An Act amending the act of June 29, 1953 (P.L.304, No.66), known as the Vital Statistics Law of 1953, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in death and fetal death registration, further providing for information for certificates and for coroner referrals.

Enacted Last action July 20, 2026: Act No. 34 of 2026

Plain-language summary

HB 1851 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on September 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of June 29, 1953 (P.L.304, No.66), known as the Vital Statistics Law of 1953, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in death and fetal death registration, further providing for information for certificates and for coroner referrals. Primary sponsor: Gina Curry (Democratic). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 20, 2026): Act No. 34 of 2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gina Curry (Democratic). 20 co-sponsors.