Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1863: An Act establishing the Public Option Program and the Public Option Program Fund; and imposing duties on the Insurance Department.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1863 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on September 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the Public Option Program and the Public Option Program Fund; and imposing duties on the Insurance Department. Primary sponsor: Ben Waxman (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 16, 2025): Referred to Insurance.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Waxman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Dan Frankel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Bob Freeman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 136 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Kristine Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 167 |
| La'Tasha Mayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Greg Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Izzy Smith-Wade-El | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Mandy Steele | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“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 Insurance