Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1143: An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing for employees having contact with children and adoptive and foster parents.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1143 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing for employees having contact with children and adoptive and foster parents. Primary sponsor: Wayne Fontana (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Fontana | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Devlin Robinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Pat Stefano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Elder Vogel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Judy Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
“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