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PA HB1154

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Jo Daley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Pennsylvania Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Human Services and Insurance Department, to implement a mobile application promoting awareness of pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, newborn, and infant care health programs

  • Department must develop a competitive bidding process within 90 days of the effective date to select a mobile app vendor, with priority given to vendors with experience reaching mothers eligible for Medicaid or medical assistance

  • Mobile application must provide education and resources in multiple languages, be available on Android and iOS platforms, include Pennsylvania-specific program information, and meet clinical standards from CDC, NIH, ACOG, AMA, and AAP

  • Vendor payment set at $10 per member per month, with total annual payments capped at $500,000 regardless of user numbers

  • Act takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In general budget implementation, further providing for Department of Health.

Last Action

Referred to Health

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Health4/7/2025

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