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PA HB1245

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Liz Hanbidge

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Pennsylvania Department of Health to partner with obstetricians, gynecologists, urologists, community health centers, and hospitals to educate individuals about pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms, processes, and related conditions.

  • Mandates creation of informational materials in electronic and physical formats for distribution to individuals experiencing or at risk of pelvic floor dysfunction, including postpartum women.

  • Required educational materials must cover symptoms, treatments, biological processes, and guidance on when to consult a health care provider regarding pelvic floor dysfunction.

  • Includes recommendation that women who have given birth receive a postpartum pelvic floor assessment.

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

In powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, providing for pelvic floor dysfunction education.

Last Action

Referred to Health

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Health4/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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