Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1179: An Act providing for privacy, transparency and compensation regarding the disclosure of information collected by genetic material testing entities.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1179 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on April 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for privacy, transparency and compensation regarding the disclosure of information collected by genetic material testing entities. Primary sponsor: Emily Kinkead (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2025): Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Kinkead | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Missy Cerrato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 151 |
| Joe Ciresi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Liz Hanbidge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Kristine Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 167 |
| Mary Isaacson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 175 |
| Maureen Madden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Bob Merski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Brian Munroe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 144 |
| Darisha Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 198 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Chris Rabb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 200 |
| Nikki Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Steve Samuelson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 135 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Melissa Shusterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
| Perry Warren | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities