Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 716: An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, in general provisions, further providing for statement of policy and for definitions.

In committee Last action May 2, 2025: Referred to Health & Human Services

Plain-language summary

SB 716 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on May 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, in general provisions, further providing for statement of policy and for definitions. Primary sponsor: Dan Laughlin (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 2, 2025): Referred to Health & Human Services.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dan Laughlin (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.