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PA HB1140

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Leanne Krueger-Braneky

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all Medical Assistance, CHIP managed care plans, and health insurance policies in Pennsylvania to cover FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices, and voluntary sterilization surgery without cost sharing (no deductibles, copays, or coinsurance)

  • Mandates coverage of over-the-counter emergency contraceptives (levonorgestrel, ulipristal acetate) and OTC oral contraceptives without prior authorization or step therapy requirements, including through statewide standing orders issued by the Secretary of Health

  • Allows dispensing of up to 12-month supplies of prescription oral contraceptives after an initial 3-month supply, with coverage continuing regardless of changes in insurance enrollment

  • Provides religious and moral exemptions for entities objecting under federal regulations (45 CFR 147.132 and 147.133), but requires written notice to employees when contraceptive coverage is limited or excluded

  • Establishes penalties of up to $5,000 per violation ($10,000 for willful violations), with aggregate caps of $500,000 annually for insurers and $100,000 for other persons, plus potential license suspension or revocation

Legislative Description

Providing for access to contraceptives; imposing duties on the Insurance Department and the Department of Human Services; providing for severability; and imposing penalties.

Last Action

Referred to Banking & Insurance

6/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Banking & Insurance6/3/2025
Appropriations6/2/2025
Insurance4/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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