Pennsylvania lawmakers pass six month extension on regulatory waivers

The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed a six-month extension for hundreds of regulatory waivers while lawmakers consider a more permanent fix.

House Bill 1861, which addresses up to 500 suspended regulations, heads to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk after both chambers unanimously approved the measure Wednesday. Prime sponsor Rep. Andrew Lewis, R-Harrisburg, said some of the regulations were reinstated, but dozens more that provide flexibility for hospitals, pharmacies and medical professionals were renewed until March 2022.