Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1038: An Act providing for parental presence during medical and dental examinations of minors; protecting the rights of parents; and imposing duties on health care providers and health care facilities.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1038 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on October 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for parental presence during medical and dental examinations of minors; protecting the rights of parents; and imposing duties on health care providers and health care facilities. Primary sponsor: Doug Mastriano (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 7, 2025): Referred to Health & Human Services.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Mastriano | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Lisa Baker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Dawn Keefer | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Pat Stefano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
“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 & Human Services