Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 738: An Act amending the act of November 6, 1987 (P.L.381, No.79), known as the Older Adults Protective Services Act, providing for prevention of financial exploitation.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 738 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on May 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of November 6, 1987 (P.L.381, No.79), known as the Older Adults Protective Services Act, providing for prevention of financial exploitation. Primary sponsor: Chris Gebhard (Republican). It lists 22 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 30, 2026): Referred to Aging & Older Adult Services.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gebhard | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Dave Argall | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Lisa Baker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Camera Bartolotta | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Lisa Boscola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Rosemary Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Maria Collett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Lynda Culver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Frank Farry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Art Haywood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Tim Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Dan Laughlin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| James Malone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Nick Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Devlin Robinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Pat Stefano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Sharif Street | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Tina Tartaglione | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| 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 Aging & Older Adult Services
- Third consideration and final passage
- Re-reported as committed
- Re-referred to Appropriations
- Second consideration
- First consideration
- Reported as amended
- Referred to Banking & Insurance