Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1038: An Act providing for parental presence during medical and dental examinations of minors; protecting the rights of parents; and imposing duties on health care providers and health care facilities.

In committee Last action October 7, 2025: Referred to Health & Human Services

Plain-language summary

SB 1038 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on October 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for parental presence during medical and dental examinations of minors; protecting the rights of parents; and imposing duties on health care providers and health care facilities. Primary sponsor: Doug Mastriano (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 7, 2025): Referred to Health & Human Services.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Doug Mastriano (Republican). 3 co-sponsors.