An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties of the Department of Human Services, providing for annual report of children facilities and payments; in children and youth, providing for carbon monoxide alarm standards in child care facilities; and, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, further providing for right to enter and inspect.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Argall and 8 co-sponsors

The bill would require the human services department to produce an annual report detailing supervisory activities, outcomes, and performance data.

Third consideration and final passage

Summary of SB 1372 (Session 2025-2026) – Pennsylvania

Purpose and intent

SB 1372 proposes amendments to the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code.

The primary aim is to modify departmental powers and duties related to supervision within the human services framework, specifically by establishing an annual reporting requirement.

Key provisions and changes

departmental supervision: The bill revises or clarifies the scope of supervision that the relevant state department (under the Human Services Code) is responsible for, potentially altering oversight, monitoring, or enforcement mechanisms.

annual report: A new or expanded requirement for an annual report to be produced by the department. The report would likely summarize supervisory activities, outcomes, performance metrics, compliance status, or other supervisory data.

Timing and format: While the exact statutory language is not provided here, the bill generally would prescribe the cadence (annual) and the nature of the information to be included in the annual report, potentially including data on program performance, expenditures, and service delivery.

Administrative alignment: The amendments may align supervisory duties with reporting requirements to improve transparency and accountability within the human services system.

Who would be affected

State department responsible for human services (as defined by the Human Services Code) and its divisions engaged in supervision duties.

Agencies, programs, service providers, and contractors under the purview of the department, given the emphasis on oversight and reporting.

The General Assembly and public stakeholders who rely on the annual report for accountability and performance information.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: As of the last action, the bill was referred to the Health & Human Services Committee (June 8, 2026). Referral indicates the bill will be examined, possibly amended, and considered for floor passage.

Sponsors: A broad group of Republican sponsors, indicating cross-party or coalition support in the chamber, including co-sponsors Dave Argall, Michele Brooks, Scott Hutchinson, Wayne Langerholc, Elder Vogel, Chris Gebhard, Judy Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, and Jarrett Coleman.

Next steps: Advancement would require committee hearings, potential amendments, and passage by the full chamber, followed by consideration in the other legislative chamber and, ultimately, assent by the governor (subject to the usual Pennsylvania legislative process).

Potential impact and considerations

Transparency and accountability: The annual report requirement aims to provide consistent, public-facing information about supervisory activities and outcomes within the human services sector.

Data and oversight improvements: The bill could drive more systematic collection and dissemination of performance data, aiding oversight, budgeting, and policy decisions.

Operational implications: Departments and programs may need to adjust data collection, reporting processes, and internal oversight practices to comply with the annual reporting requirement.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to include the likely sections of the annual report, potential data elements, or compare to current reporting practices within Pennsylvania’s Human Services Code.