SB1399

In Commonwealth services, providing for emergency preparedness requirements for covered facilities; and imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.

Introduced·6/26/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB1399 mandates emergency preparedness plans for covered facilities and requires distribution to local emergency responders.

Pennsylvania SB1399 establishes emergency preparedness requirements for certain facilities, including health care facilities, personal care homes, child day-care centers, and drug and alcohol treatment facilities. These covered facilities must develop, maintain, and implement a written emergency preparedness plan addressing fire, explosion, evacuation, shelter-in-place, and other hazards. The plan must include procedures to account for residents, staff, and visitors during an emergency, identify an on-site emergency coordinator, and provide essential preincident information.

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Where it stands

Current
Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jun 26

Senate

Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness