Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1289: An Act providing for patient access to clear health care information; and requiring plain-language summaries of coverage, prior authorization and appeal rights.

In committee Last action April 17, 2026: Referred to Health & Human Services

Plain-language summary

SB 1289 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for patient access to clear health care information; and requiring plain-language summaries of coverage, prior authorization and appeal rights. Primary sponsor: Dawn Keefer (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Referred to Health & Human Services.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dawn Keefer (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.