Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB2110

Introduced
1/5/26  

Caption

In public assistance, repealing provisions relating to expenditure of public funds for abortions limited; and abrogating a regulation.

Impact

By repealing these limitations, HB2110 would result in significant changes to the state's handling of public funds regarding reproductive healthcare. Specifically, it would allow for the use of state and federal funds for abortion services under broader circumstances than currently permitted. This could change the landscape of public assistance programs, allowing women greater access to necessary medical services that have previously been politically contentious.

Summary

House Bill 2110 seeks to amend the Human Services Code of Pennsylvania by repealing provisions that limit the expenditure of public funds for abortion procedures. The current law favors childbirth over abortion and restricts the use of public funds except in specific circumstances, such as when the life of the mother is at risk or in cases of rape or incest. HB2110 aims to eliminate these restrictive provisions, thereby expanding access to reproductive healthcare services funded by the state.

Contention

The introduction of HB2110 has sparked a range of debates among lawmakers and advocacy groups. Supporters argue that the bill is a necessary step towards ensuring reproductive rights and providing women with the healthcare options they deserve without financial burden. Conversely, opponents express concern that repealing the funding restrictions shows a step away from a pro-life stance and could lead to increased public expenditure on abortion services. The bill's passage may face challenges based on differing views on reproductive rights within the general assembly and among the public.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB2111

In abortion, further providing for publicly owned facilities, public officials and public funds.

PA HB583

In public assistance, further providing for reimbursement for certain medical assistance items and services; and abrogating regulations.

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 SB740

In medical services, repealing provisions relating to the Medical Services Program and providing for copays and fees prohibited; and abrogating regulations.

PA HB2547

Abortions; public funding; prohibition

PA SB156

In public assistance, further providing for uniformity in administration of assistance and regulations as to assistance.

PA SB155

In public assistance, further providing for uniformity in administration of assistance and regulations as to assistance.

PA SF2954

Use of public funds to cover abortions under MinnesotaCare prohibition

PA HF2517

Use of public funds to cover abortions under MinnesotaCare restricted.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.