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PA SB1112

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Amanda Cappelletti

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Medical Assistance, CHIP managed care plans, and health insurance policies in Pennsylvania to cover all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices, and voluntary sterilization surgery without cost sharing

  • Mandates coverage of over-the-counter emergency contraceptives (levonorgestrel, ulipristal acetate) and OTC oral contraceptives without prior authorization or step therapy when obtained via prescription or standing order

  • Authorizes the Secretary of Health or Physician General to issue statewide standing orders for FDA-approved OTC emergency and oral contraceptives, with liability protection for providers acting in good faith

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

  • Establishes penalties up to $5,000 per violation ($10,000 for willful violations), with annual caps of $500,000 for insurers and $100,000 for other persons, enforced by the Insurance Commissioner or Department of Human Services

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

12/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Banking & Insurance12/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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