The bill amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by adding a new section, 6152.2, which focuses on the protection of reproductive health services records. It establishes that, in civil actions or proceedings, a covered entity cannot disclose communications or information related to reproductive health care services without explicit written consent from the patient or their authorized representative. The bill outlines the duties of covered entities to inform patients of their rights regarding consent and specifies exceptions where disclosure is permitted without consent, such as in cases involving legal representation, investigations of complaints, or suspected abuse.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not impede lawful sharing of medical records as permitted by federal or state law, nor does it replace existing laws governing the confidentiality of communications in various contexts, including those related to mental health and substance abuse. Definitions for key terms such as "agency," "covered entity," and "reproductive health care services" are also provided to ensure clarity in the application of the law. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.