Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 397: A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study examining the financial impact of outdated hospital regulations on hospitals in this Commonwealth, the erosion of the scope of practice of physicians in rural areas and measures to preserve physician-led medical practice and improve physician recruitment and retention in rural areas of this Commonwealth.

Passed one chamber Last action October 20, 2026: Adopted

Plain-language summary

SR 397 is a resolution introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on October 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study examining the financial impact of outdated hospital regulations on hospitals in this Commonwealth, the erosion of the scope of practice of physicians in rural areas and measures to preserve physician-led medical practice and improve physician recruitment and retention in rural areas of this Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Michele Brooks (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 20, 2026): Adopted.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michele Brooks (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.