Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1453: An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in licensing of health care facilities, further providing for ambulatory surgical facility permitted surgical procedures and providing for ambulatory surgical facility attestation for new services; and abrogating a regulation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1453 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on September 24, 2026. 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 licensing of health care facilities, further providing for ambulatory surgical facility permitted surgical procedures and providing for ambulatory surgical facility attestation for new services; and abrogating a regulation. Primary sponsor: Judy Ward (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 19, 2026): First consideration.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Ward | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Scott Hutchinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Dawn Keefer | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Pat Stefano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| 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
- First consideration
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Health & Human Services