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PA SB850
Bill
Status
6/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Baker
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AI Summary
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Changes childhood blood lead testing from encouraged to required, mandating all children in Pennsylvania receive at least one blood lead test by 24 months of age, or by 72 months if never previously tested
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Requires health care providers to perform a confirmatory blood lead test following CDC recommendations when initial capillary test results indicate elevated blood lead levels
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Eliminates cost-sharing (deductibles, copayments, coinsurance) for blood lead tests covered under health insurance policies and government programs
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Allows parents, legal guardians, or pregnant patients to opt out of blood lead testing requirements by objecting to the test
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment, with insurance coverage provisions applying to newly filed policies immediately or to other policies issued/renewed 180 days after effective date
Legislative Description
Further providing for legislative purpose, for definitions, for lead poisoning prevention, assessment and testing and for blood lead assessment and testing coverage.
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services
6/24/2025