Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 716: An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, in general provisions, further providing for statement of policy and for definitions.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 716 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on May 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, in general provisions, further providing for statement of policy and for definitions. Primary sponsor: Dan Laughlin (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 2, 2025): Referred to Health & Human Services.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Laughlin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Tony Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Gene Yaw | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“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