Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2842: An Act amending the act of March 20, 2002 (P.L.154, No.13), known as the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act, in medical professional liability, further providing for payment of damages.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2842 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on October 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of March 20, 2002 (P.L.154, No.13), known as the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act, in medical professional liability, further providing for payment of damages. Primary sponsor: Eric Nelson (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 7, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| David Rowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Andrea Verobish | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Catherine Wallen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 193 |
“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 Judiciary