SB 1440: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency medical services system, providing for laryngectomy patient care QR code.
SB 1440 status: Referred — Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness (updated Aug 19, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill proposes a system where people who have had their voice box removed (a laryngectomy) can carry a QR code. In an emergency, paramedics can scan that code to instantly see life-saving instructions on how to help the patient breathe properly. The bill is currently waiting for a vote in the state Senate....
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no environmental impact
Risks
- no environmental impact
Economy
Benefits
- potential efficiency for emergency personnel
Risks
- minor implementation costs for health record integration
Society
Benefits
- improves patient safety for laryngectomees
- facilitates faster emergency airway management
Risks
- potential reliance on technology during system outages
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
data security and HIPAA compliance must be prioritized for digital medical records accessed via QR codes
analysis limited to provided summary abstract
Where it stands
Introduced
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CurrentReferred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
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