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  • MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION (29)

    HB0274 CAPPELLI An Act directing the Department of Public Welfare to resolve the shortage of appropriate accessible dental care services for individuals with mental retardation residing in the community.
    HB0471 FAIRCHILD An Act regulating the closure of State-operated mental health facilities; and providing remedies.
    HB0576 FAIRCHILD An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, prohibiting the imposition of the death sentence in cases of mental retardation.
    HB0577 FAIRCHILD An Act establishing a bill of rights for individuals with mental retardation; and conferring powers and duties on the Department of Public Welfare.
    HB0826 MAITLAND An Act amending the act of February 13, 1970 (P.L.19, No.10), entitled "An act enabling certain minors to consent to medical, dental and health services, declaring consent unnecessary under certa...
    HB0904 SATHER An Act establishing the People Improving Lots of Lives for Pennsylvania's Health Grant Program; and making an appropriation.
    HB1024 GANNON An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, further providing for mental illness coverage.
    HB1039 DAILEY An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, providing for Medicaid managed care organization assessments, for intermediate care facilities for the ...
    HB1265 McNAUGHTON An Act providing for accommodated living arrangements for adults with autism; and requiring the Department of Public Welfare to provide home-based care as an alternative to institutional care.
    HB1365 THOMAS An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, prohibiting the imposition of the death sentence in cases of mental retardation.
    HB1530 PETRONE An Act providing for Commonwealth support for a Mental Health and Mental Retardation Staff Member Loan Forgiveness Program and an Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor Loan Forgiveness Program for...
    HB1639 LESCOVITZ An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for reports on mental or physical disabilities or disorders.
    HB1872 CIVERA An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for no limitation period in certain actions; and repealing certain provisi...
    HB1912 VANCE An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the person with disability plate and placard, for physical examinations, for reports on mental...
    HB2036 KENNEY An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for mental health care declarations and powers of attorney; further providing fo...
    HB2136 SCRIMENTI An Act establishing the Developmental Disabilities and Mental Retardation Resource and Advocacy Center; and making an appropriation.
    HB2487 MAITLAND An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, further providing for statement of policy, for provision for treatment and for persons who ma...
    HB2708 WASHINGTON An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for a mental health court division.
    HB2767 LEACH An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for a mental health court division.
    HB3007 KENNEY An Act amending the act of October 20, 1966 (3rd Sp.Sess., P.L.96, No.6), known as the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act of 1966, further providing for the financial stability of community...
    SB0026 HELFRICK An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, prohibiting the imposition of the death sentence in cases of mental retardation.
    SB0074 ORIE An Act establishing a minimum annual wage for certain full-time direct care employees of publicly funded mental health and mental retardation programs; and making an appropriation.
    SB0097 GREENLEAF An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings, for relief and order and for sentencing ...
    SB0123 MELLOW An Act providing for security reports of mental health and mental retardation facilities; and imposing a civil penalty.
    SB0137 MOWERY An Act amending the act of February 13, 1970 (P.L.19, No.10), entitled "An act enabling certain minors to consent to medical, dental and health services, declaring consent unnecessary under certa...
    SB0540 ORIE An Act providing for the lifelong learning, career planning, job training, job placement and social, cultural and educational enrichment of adult persons with developmental disabilities; and esta...
    SB0776 HUGHES An Act amending the act of June 26, 2001 (P.L.755, No.77), known as the Tobacco Settlement Act, defining "other insured adults"; and further providing for adult basic coverage insurance program.
    SB0804 BOSCOLA An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings, for relief and order and for sentencing ...
    SB0881 ORIE An Act requiring the Department of Public Welfare to provide home-based care as an alternative to institutional care.
  • MENTAL RETARDATION BILL OF RIGHTS ACT (1)

    HB0577 FAIRCHILD An Act establishing a bill of rights for individuals with mental retardation; and conferring powers and duties on the Department of Public Welfare.
  • PUBLIC WELFARE (72)

    HB0028 ADOLPH An Act amending the act of June 26, 2001 (P.L.755, No.77), known as the Tobacco Settlement Act, further providing for the definition of "eligible adult."
    HB0044 OLIVER An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, exempting certain persons from Federal law relating to public assistance; establishing the Health Care ...
    HB0128 HERMAN An Act providing for the Weatherization Assistance Program and for the Weatherization Assistance Fund; and making an appropriation.
    HB0240 READSHAW An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further providing for medical assistance payments.
    HB0258 GEORGE An Act authorizing the Department of Public Welfare to issue Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Grants; and establishing the Emergency Energy Fund.
    HB0274 CAPPELLI An Act directing the Department of Public Welfare to resolve the shortage of appropriate accessible dental care services for individuals with mental retardation residing in the community.
    HB0293 STAIRS An Act providing for low-income exemptions from certain local taxes.
    HB0297 YOUNGBLOOD An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, providing for nursing facility assessments; and establishing the Kinship Care Program.
    HB0377 YOUNGBLOOD An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further defining "assistance group"; and further providing for eligibility and determination of need re...
    HB0420 WATSON An Act providing for the licensure and regulation of adult living residences; conferring powers and duties on the Department of Public Welfare; adding members to the Intra-Governmental Council on...
    HB0435 CAPPELLI An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further providing for definitions and for regulations as to employment, work-related activities and tra...
    HB0437 CAPPELLI An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further providing for special tax provisions for poverty.
    HB0448 McNAUGHTON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, providing for community spouse resource allowance.
    HB0454 BLAUM An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, providing for administrative definitions, for visitation and for entry and inspection of child day-care...
    HB0457 TANGRETTI An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further providing for blind pension eligibility and amount.
    HB0493 CRUZ An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further providing for administration of assistance and for additional services for medically needy reci...
    HB0539 GANNON An Act providing for a single pharmacy benefits manager to administer outpatient pharmacy services provided through the medical assistance program.
    HB0567 J. EVANS An Act providing for home energy assistance to certain persons through payment of matching funds to the hardship funds of certain home energy providers and for powers and duties of the Department...
    HB0577 FAIRCHILD An Act establishing a bill of rights for individuals with mental retardation; and conferring powers and duties on the Department of Public Welfare.
    HB0679 CAPPELLI An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further providing for freedom of choice and nondiscrimination, for restrictions on provider charges and...
    HB0697 FRANKEL An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further defining "work experience"; further providing for establishment of RESET, for work supports, fo...
    HB0795 HARHART An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further providing for payments to counties for services to children.
    HB0841 T. STEVENSON An Act amending the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, further providing for the scope of the act.
    HB0997 BROWNE An Act providing for the establishment, implementation and administration of a comprehensive retiree welfare-to-work mentoring program for certain individuals; and imposing additional powers and ...
    HB1039 DAILEY An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, providing for Medicaid managed care organization assessments, for intermediate care facilities for the ...
    HB1066 BROWNE An Act establishing the Keystone Quality Certificate program for certain child-care providers; and providing for the powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare.
    HB1102 DeLUCA An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, defining "publicly funded health care program"; and further providing for temporary a...
    HB1103 DeLUCA An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, defining "publicly funded health care program"; and further providing for temporary and ...
    HB1138 HANNA An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, providing for personal needs allowance deduction for medical assistance eligible persons in nursing fac...
    HB1139 HANNA An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further providing for the administration of assistance; and abrogating a regulation.
    HB1173 STERN An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further defining "poverty income" for purposes of personal income tax.
    HB1211 MICOZZIE An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further providing for health care provider retention account; providing for personal needs allowance de...
    HB1225 VANCE An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, providing for the Pharmacy Best Practices and Cost Control Program.
    HB1481 D. EVANS An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further providing for special tax provisions for poverty.
    HB1519 SOLOBAY An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further providing for other medical assistance payments.
    HB1527 LEH An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further defining "poverty income."
    HB1726 PAYNE An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further providing for other medical assistance payments.
    HB1759 MICOZZIE An Act amending the act of November 24, 1999 (P.L.884, No.54), known as the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers Act, providing for definitions; and further providing for regulations.
    HB1764 KENNEY An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, providing for nursing home assessments.
    HB1771 MUNDY An Act providing for the strengthening and enrichment of children and families by promoting safe, healthy and nurturing home environments, for the educational and supportive services of home visi...
    HB1887 DeLUCA An Act establishing the Prescription Drug Fair Pricing Program; and providing for powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare.
    HB1911 VANCE An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, authorizing certified registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants to verify a person's clai...
    HB1933 BALDWIN An Act repealing the act of December 1, 1965 (P.L.977, No.357), entitled "An act authorizing cities of the first class and counties of the first class to adopt the food stamp program and providin...
    HB1935 BALDWIN An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, repealing the food stamp program.
    HB2136 SCRIMENTI An Act establishing the Developmental Disabilities and Mental Retardation Resource and Advocacy Center; and making an appropriation.
    HB2270 VANCE An Act providing for the development and implementation of pilot projects with the goal of establishing a Statewide system of family support services program for families of persons with disabili...
    HB2564 LEACH An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, extending the expiration of the Health Care Provider Retention Program; and further providing for repor...
    HB2632 GODSHALL An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further providing, in health care provider retention, for definitions, for abatement, for reporting and...
    HB2646 BUNT An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for contributions for hunger prevention efforts.
    HB2771 WATSON An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, further providing for purpose of certain provisions, for definitions, for powers of the Departm...
    HB2813 CRUZ An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further providing for uniformity in administration of assistance.
    HB2856 MICOZZIE An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further providing for medical assistance reimbursement; including podiatrists to the health care provid...
    HB2890 CURRY An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further providing for the Health Care Provider Retention Program.
    HB2896 FORCIER An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, establishing medical assistance provider representatives within the Department of Public Welfare.
    HB2932 PHILLIPS An Act amending Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for multidisciplinary team; establishing the ...
    HB2940 CLYMER An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, extending the expiration date for the Health Care Provider Retention Program.
    SB0023 RHOADES An Act providing for a single pharmacy benefits manager to administer outpatient pharmacy services provided through the medical assistance program.
    SB0043 EARLL An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, exempting certain persons from Federal law relating to public assista...
    SB0075 ORIE An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, providing for grant program for empowerment of mental health clients and family members.
    SB0089 MOWERY An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for transfer of ownership of vehicle.
    SB0139 DENT An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further defining "facility"; defining "group child day care home"; and further providing for fees and f...
    SB0246 O'PAKE An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, reducing the caseload of county children and youth services caseworkers; and authorizing staff increase...
    SB0273 MUSTO An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, providing for community spouse resource allowance.
    SB0460 KITCHEN An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, providing for a training and education program for certain individuals eligible for public assistance.
    SB0489 GREENLEAF An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further providing for the medically needy and determination of eligibility.
    SB0536 KITCHEN An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, providing for payments for burial expenses; and abrogating certain regulations.
    SB0567 SCHWARTZ An Act regulating personal care homes; providing for powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare; and making a repeal.
    SB0697 ORIE An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further providing for other medical assistance payments.
    SB1112 M. WHITE An Act establishing the Board of Directors of the Rouse Estate; and making repeals.
    SB1152 C. WILLIAMS An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, extending the expiration of the Health Care Provider Retention Program; and further providing for repor...
    SB1178 THOMPSON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, making repeals to eliminate county boards of assistance.
    SB1187 CONTI An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further defining "health care provider"; and further providing for abatement program, for procedure and...