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.

Introduced·6/27/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB837 repeals abortion regulations, establishes reproductive rights, and imposes penalties for violations.

Pennsylvania SB837 repeals existing abortion regulations, including those related to medical consultation, informed consent, parental consent, and abortion facilities. It establishes reproductive rights, ensuring individuals can choose or refuse contraception, carry a pregnancy, give birth, or terminate a pregnancy. The bill imposes penalties for violations, including fines and suspension or revocation of medical licenses. It also mandates reporting requirements for abortion facilities and prohibits discrimination against providers.

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History

Jun 27, 2025

Senate

Referred to Judiciary