HB1212

In miscellaneous provisions, providing for drug screening and awareness education and for fatherhood engagement in maternal health; and imposing duties on the Joint State Government Commission.

Chamber Passed·9/29/25

Pennsylvania HB1212 amends Title 35 to include drug screening and awareness education, and mandates fatherhood engagement in maternal health.

Pennsylvania HB1212 amends Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to include provisions for drug screening and awareness education. It mandates that the Department of Health conduct a public awareness campaign on fatherhood engagement in maternal health. This campaign aims to highlight the importance of fathers' roles in pregnancy and parenting, counter narratives that minimize their importance, and promote awareness of the impact of fatherhood engagement.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 198–5 · Sep 29, 2025
Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

198 Yea

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5 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 16, 2025

11:00 AM

Health (h) Hearing

History

Oct 3, 2025

Senate

Referred to Health & Human Services

Sep 29, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (198-5)

Sep 29, 2025

Senate

In the Senate