Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1197: An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in health care, repealing provisions relating to pregnancy and further providing for execution, for requirements and options and for example; and making an editorial change.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1197 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in health care, repealing provisions relating to pregnancy and further providing for execution, for requirements and options and for example; and making an editorial change. Primary sponsor: Amanda Cappelletti (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Cappelletti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Maria Collett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Judy Schwank | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Sharif Street | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
“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