Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB2041

Introduced
11/17/25  

Caption

Further providing for title of act, for legislative purpose, for definitions, for lead poisoning prevention, assessment and testing, for duties of department and for blood lead assessment and testing coverage.

Impact

The amendments reinforced the responsibilities of healthcare practitioners while also laying out reporting regulations for the health department. By structuring preventative healthcare strategies, the bill aims to reduce the incidence of lead poisoning among vulnerable populations. The adjustments also enhance the requirements for health insurance policies to cover these blood lead tests without cost-sharing, facilitating access for families and ensuring greater compliance with testing protocols.

Summary

House Bill 2041 amends the existing framework for blood lead assessment and testing for children and pregnant women in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The bill requires healthcare practitioners to ensure that all children receive at least two blood lead tests by the time they are 24 months old, emphasizing the importance of early detection and intervention to prevent lead poisoning. Additionally, it mandates blood lead testing during pregnancy if a single risk factor is identified, which aligns with current guidelines from health authorities.

Contention

While the provisions of HB2041 are largely focused on health and preventive measures, potential contention may arise related to insurance obligations and the extent of governmental intervention in healthcare practices. Opponents might argue that mandatory testing could impose additional burdens on healthcare providers and families, particularly regarding the communication of risks and benefits associated with testing. There may also be concerns about the implementation process, ensuring that all responsible parties are adequately informed and prepared to meet the new requirements.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB916

Further providing for title of act, for legislative purpose, for definitions, for lead poisoning prevention, assessment and testing, for duties of department and for blood lead assessment and testing coverage.

PA SB850

Further providing for legislative purpose, for definitions, for lead poisoning prevention, assessment and testing and for blood lead assessment and testing coverage.

PA HB1270

Further providing for title of act, for legislative purpose, for definitions, for lead poisoning prevention, assessment and testing and for duties of department.

PA HB856

In sales and use tax, further providing for assessment; in personal income tax, further providing for assessment; in corporate net income tax, further providing for assessments; in procedure and administration, further providing for petition for reassessment; and, in general provisions, further providing for petitions for refunds and providing for compromise or adjustment of assessments.

PA HB640

In powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare and its departmental administrative and advisory boards and commissions, providing for managed care organization assessment, for intermediate care facilities for persons with an intellectual disability assessments, for hospital assessments, for Statewide quality care assessments and for nursing facility assessment; in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties; in judicial administration, further providing for surcharge and fee; and making repeals .

PA SB84

In construction and renovation of buildings by school entities, further providing for definitions and for building condition assessments.

PA HB409

Further providing for definitions, for test results and for duties of Department of Health.

PA SB826

Further providing for definitions; providing for Lyme disease testing disclosure; and imposing duties on health care practitioners.

PA HB574

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions and providing for disaster emergency declaration and for testing requirement, duty to report and public access; in powers and duties, further providing for powers and duties of department; and, in liability and settlement procedures, further providing for responsible person.

PA SB1211

In casualty insurance, further providing for coverage for biomarker testing.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.