Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 461: An Act providing for patient access to diagnostics and treatments for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses; and requiring health care policies to provide certain coverage.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 461 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on March 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for patient access to diagnostics and treatments for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses; and requiring health care policies to provide certain coverage. Primary sponsor: Michele Brooks (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 9, 2025): Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michele Brooks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Maria Collett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Carolyn Comitta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Lynda Culver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Marty Flynn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Wayne Langerholc | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Steve Santarsiero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Judy Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Lindsey Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
- First consideration
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Health & Human Services