Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2842: An Act amending the act of March 20, 2002 (P.L.154, No.13), known as the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act, in medical professional liability, further providing for payment of damages.

In committee Last action October 7, 2026: Referred to Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 2842 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on October 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of March 20, 2002 (P.L.154, No.13), known as the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act, in medical professional liability, further providing for payment of damages. Primary sponsor: Eric Nelson (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 7, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Eric Nelson (Republican). 3 co-sponsors.