Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 493: An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in general provisions, repeals and effective date, providing for acute care mental health bed registry and referrals.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 493 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in general provisions, repeals and effective date, providing for acute care mental health bed registry and referrals. Primary sponsor: Carol Kazeem (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Referred to Health.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Kazeem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 159 |
| Joe Ciresi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Mary Jo Daley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
| Justin Fleming | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 105 |
| Bob Freeman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 136 |
| Pat Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 173 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Malcolm Kenyatta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 181 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Danielle Otten | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 155 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Arvind Venkat | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| 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 Health