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HB 2593

An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in general provisions relating to powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, providing for prostate health public education campaign; and establishing the Prostate Health Public Education Campaign Fund.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Brennan and 28 co-sponsors

Creates a statewide Prostate Health Public Education Campaign funded by a dedicated Prostate Health Public Education Campaign Fund to raise awareness and prevention.

Referred to Health
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Bill Summary · HB 2593

Overview

House Bill 2593 (HB 2593), introduced in the 2025-2026 Pennsylvania General Assembly, would amend The Administrative Code of 1929 to establish a Prostate Health Public Education Campaign, create a dedicated funding mechanism (the Prostate Health Public Education Campaign Fund), and set forth related powers and duties for the Department of Health and its advisory boards. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Keith Harris and has a broad group of co-sponsors from both parties.

Purpose and intent

  • Create a statewide public education campaign focused on prostate health and prostate cancer prevention and awareness.
  • Provide a formal funding stream to support educational activities, outreach, and related efforts aimed at improving prostate health outcomes.

Key provisions and changes

  • Amends the Administrative Code of 1929 to authorize and delineate a prostate health public education campaign.
  • Establishes the Prostate Health Public Education Campaign Fund (a dedicated fund) to support campaign activities.
  • Defines powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards in relation to the campaign, including likely responsibilities such as planning, implementation, and reporting.
  • Reconfigures or augments administrative provisions to accommodate the campaign’s structure and funding needs (as part of “general provisions relating to powers and duties of the Department of Health”).

(Note: The bill text references the creation of the campaign and fund, but specific operational details such as governance structure, funding levels, allowable expenditures, duration, and reporting requirements are not provided in the available summary. The full text would provide precise language on these elements.)

Who/what is affected

  • Department of Health: Primary administrator and coordinator of the Prostate Health Public Education Campaign, including the execution of education initiatives and management of the Fund.
  • Prostate Health Public Education Campaign Fund: A dedicated funding mechanism to support campaign activities (source of funding and permissible uses would be specified in the bill’s text).
  • General public in Pennsylvania: Recipients of statewide education on prostate health, prevention, screening, and awareness efforts.
  • Departmental administrative and advisory boards: Potential new or expanded duties related to overseeing, guiding, or contributing to the campaign.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Referred to the Health Committee on June 2, 2026.
  • Legislative path: As a bill amending the Administrative Code, it would undergo committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the House (and possibly Senate) before any enactment.
  • Effective date: Not specified in the available summary; the full bill text would indicate effective and operational dates (e.g., when the Fund would be created or when campaigns must commence).

Potential impact

  • Increased public awareness and education about prostate health and cancer prevention.
  • Creation of a stable funding mechanism to sustain ongoing educational campaigns.
  • Enhanced collaboration between the Department of Health and other stakeholders in promoting prostate health.
  • Potential downstream effects on screening adoption, early detection, and health outcomes related to prostate health in Pennsylvania.

Notes for readers

  • The specific administrative framework, funding levels, program benchmarks, reporting requirements, and oversight details would be clarified in the full bill language and any accompanying fiscal notes.
  • As of the current status, the bill has been referred to the Health Committee and has a wide sponsor and co-sponsor base, indicating cross-cutting consideration.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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