Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 461: An Act providing for patient access to diagnostics and treatments for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses; and requiring health care policies to provide certain coverage.

In committee Last action September 9, 2025: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

Plain-language summary

SB 461 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on March 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for patient access to diagnostics and treatments for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses; and requiring health care policies to provide certain coverage. Primary sponsor: Michele Brooks (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 9, 2025): Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michele Brooks (Republican). 12 co-sponsors.