Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1289: An Act providing for patient access to clear health care information; and requiring plain-language summaries of coverage, prior authorization and appeal rights.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1289 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for patient access to clear health care information; and requiring plain-language summaries of coverage, prior authorization and appeal rights. Primary sponsor: Dawn Keefer (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Referred to Health & Human Services.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Keefer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Jarrett Coleman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Elder Vogel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
“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