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Pennsylvania House Bill HB1192

Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB1192

Introduced
5/18/23  

Caption

Repealing provisions relating to family planning funding limitations.

Impact

The repeal of the funding limitations under HB1192 would significantly impact state laws concerning the financing of family planning services. It would allow state-funded family planning service providers to receive funds without the previously imposed constraints regarding abortion activities. Consequently, more organizations might seek state funding to provide comprehensive reproductive health services, addressing a broader scope of community needs and improving public health outcomes, particularly among low-income populations who depend on these services.

Summary

House Bill 1192 seeks to repeal previous provisions related to family planning funding limitations in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The bill aims to ensure that funding for family planning services can be utilized without restrictions tied to abortion-related activities. By removing these limitations, the bill intends to promote better access to family planning services for individuals in need, irrespective of the provider's involvement in abortion services. This change is envisioned to enhance the overall accessibility and quality of reproductive health services available to the public.

Sentiment

General sentiment surrounding HB1192 appears to be polarized among legislators and stakeholders. Proponents argue that it is essential to remove the restrictions imposed on funding as they are viewed as political tools that inhibit access to necessary health services. They believe that ensuring funding flexibility will empower healthcare providers to better serve their communities. Conversely, opponents of the bill might view it as problematic, fearing that it might lead to increased public funding for abortion services, which they may oppose on moral grounds. This sentiment reflects the broader national debate over reproductive rights and healthcare accessibility.

Contention

The primary contention around HB1192 is rooted in the ongoing debate regarding abortion funding and the role of state resources in supporting family planning services. Critics may argue that by repealing funding limitations, the state would overstep in promoting abortion-related activities under the guise of family planning. Advocates for the bill, however, counter that the move is necessary to align state funding with public health needs and to provide comprehensive reproductive health services. The conflict illustrates a fundamental divide over reproductive rights and the state's role in personal healthcare decisions.

Latest PA HB1192 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

PA HB849

In emergency COVID-19 response, providing for adult mental health program funding; in 2022-2023 budget implementation, repealing provisions relating to Department of Human Services; and making appropriations.

PA SF70

Repealing certain abortion provisions

PA SB1268

Repealing provisions relating to realty transfer tax; and making editorial changes.

PA SB238

Repealing provisions relating to realty transfer tax; and making editorial changes.

PA HB26

In provisions relating to abortion, repealing provisions relating to short title of chapter and to legislative intent, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to medical consultation and judgment, to informed consent, to parental consent, to abortion facilities, to printed information, to Commonwealth interference prohibited, to spousal notice, to determination of gestational age, to abortion on unborn child of 24 or more weeks gestational age, to infanticide, to prohibited acts and to reporting, further providing for publicly owned facilities, public officials and public funds and for fetal experimentation and repealing provisions relating to civil penalties, to criminal penalties, to State Board of Medicine and State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and to construction; providing for reproductive rights; repealing provisions relating to compliance with Federal health care legislation as to regulation of insurers and related persons generally; and imposing penalties.

PA SB837

In provisions relating to abortion, repealing provisions relating to short title of chapter and to legislative intent, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to medical consultation and judgment, to informed consent, to parental consent, to abortion facilities, to printed information, to Commonwealth interference prohibited, to spousal notice, to determination of gestational age, to abortion on unborn child of 24 or more weeks gestational age, to infanticide, to prohibited acts and to reporting, further providing for publicly owned facilities, public officials and public funds and for fetal experimentation and repealing provisions relating to civil penalties, to criminal penalties, to State Board of Medicine and State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and to construction; providing for reproductive rights; repealing provisions relating to compliance with Federal health care legislation as to regulation of insurers and related persons generally; imposing penalties; and making an editorial change.

PA SB3001

Relating to family planning services

PA HB2304

In provisions relating to abortion, repealing provisions relating to short title of chapter and to legislative intent, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to medical consultation and judgment, to informed consent, to parental consent, to abortion facilities, to printed information, to Commonwealth interference prohibited, to spousal notice, to determination of gestational age, to abortion on unborn child of 24 or more weeks gestational age, to infanticide, to prohibited acts and to reporting, further providing for publicly owned facilities, public officials and public funds and for fetal experimentation and repealing provisions relating to civil penalties, to criminal penalties, to State Board of Medicine and State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and to construction; providing for reproductive rights; repealing provisions relating to compliance with Federal health care legislation as to regulation of insurers and related persons generally; imposing penalties; and making an editorial change.

PA HB492

In fiscal supplements to statutory programs, repealing provisions relating to regulation of rodeos or rodeo-related events.

PA SB412

In fiscal supplements to statutory programs, repealing provisions relating to regulation of rodeos or rodeo-related events.

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