Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StatePennsylvaniaReferred
HB 2763: An Act establishing the Office of Health Care for the purpose of creating a universal single-payer health care system; providing for powers and duties of the Office of Health Care; establishing the Pennsylvania Health Care Board; providing for eligible participants; establishing the Health Care Restricted Account; and providing for sources of revenue.
Greg Scott
HB 2763 status: Referred — Referred to Insurance (updated Sep 8, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:High Risk
Impact:High Impact 95/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan25%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
An Act establishing the Office of Health Care for the purpose of creating a universal single-payer health care system; providing for powers and duties of the Office of Health Care; establishing the Pennsylvania Health Care Board; providing for eligible participants; establishing the Health Care Restricted Account; and providing for sources of revenue.. Currently in House.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Consolidation of health administration costs
- Universal coverage may reduce personal bankruptcy risk
- Potentially lower administrative overhead for healthcare providers
Risks
- Substantial tax increases likely required for funding
- Massive disruption to the private health insurance industry
- Potential transition costs and workforce displacement
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Universal access to healthcare regardless of employment status
- Reduced social inequality in health outcomes
- Elimination of out-of-pocket barriers for covered services
Risks
- Risk of system capacity constraints and longer wait times
- Potential loss of choice regarding preferred private plans
- Uncertain transition period for those with chronic care needs
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Establishment of a specific Office of Health Care for oversight
- Creation of a dedicated Pennsylvania Health Care Board
- Formalization of public reporting on health system performance
Risks
- Potential for government overreach in medical decision-making
- Risk of regulatory capture within the new Health Care Board
- Insufficient oversight mechanisms detailed in the abstract
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Guaranteed universal access to medical services
- Enhanced ability to manage public health crises
- Promotion of standardized quality of care across the state
Risks
- Risk of physician shortages due to reimbursement changes
- Potential for disruption of current care relationships
- Ambiguity regarding the scope of covered services
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
High risk of significant fiscal instability and implementation failure due to the massive scope of state-level single-payer transition.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a brief legislative abstract; no full bill text was analyzed.
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- CommitteeCurrent
- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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