Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1196: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for pain parity in Medicaid and for pain parity in commercial insurance.

In committee Last action October 6, 2026: First consideration

Plain-language summary

SB 1196 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for pain parity in Medicaid and for pain parity in commercial insurance. Primary sponsor: Tina Tartaglione (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 6, 2026): First consideration.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tina Tartaglione (Democratic). 5 co-sponsors.