State Legislation: Bill Amendments · October 6, 2026 · Primary source
PA HB 1460: new version, Printer's No. PN1696
Summary
Pennsylvania HB 1460, Printer's No. PN1696, would require Department of Health and Office of Attorney General approval before certain transactions involving health care entities in Pennsylvania. The bill was removed from the table on October 6, 2026, following a period where it was laid on the table after its first consideration in June 2026. The bill remains in active legislative consideration and has not been enacted.
What this may mean
If enacted, HB 1460 would create a state-level pre-transaction review requirement for healthcare entity transactions in Pennsylvania, directly affecting hospitals, health systems, physician groups, and private equity-backed healthcare entities contemplating acquisitions, mergers, or other structural transactions. The involvement of both the Department of Health and the Office of Attorney General signals a dual regulatory and antitrust review framework. The bill's removal from the table signals continued legislative activity.
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