Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 720: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, providing for initial vision examination.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 720 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 March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, providing for initial vision examination. Primary sponsor: Chris Gebhard (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 28, 2026): Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gebhard | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Art Haywood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Wayne Langerholc | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Dan Laughlin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Judy Schwank | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“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)
- Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 1806
- First consideration
- Reported as amended
- Referred to Education