Sarah A. Anderson (January 23, 1901 – December 9, 1992) was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

[1][2] An "advocate for the rights of children, minorities, women and the impaired during her 17 years in the state House of Representatives," according to her obituary, she was also "the first black woman to preside over the General Assembly and serve as chairwoman of the Health and Welfare Committee.

[1] She became known as an "advocate for the rights of children, minorities, women and the impaired during her 17 years in the state House of Representatives," according to her obituary, and also became "the first black woman to preside over the General Assembly and serve as chairwoman of the Health and Welfare Committee, a post she held for four years.

"[3] As chair of the Health and Welfare Committee in 1970, she was at the center of debates about legalizing abortion in Pennsylvania.

[1] Anderson secured the passage of legislation which made kidney dialysis services accessible in underserved communities via the use of mobile units, helped raise awareness regarding sickle cell anemia, helped secure the passage of legislation to increase funding for mental health treatment services, and supported efforts which helped improve the quality of life for blind and visually impaired residents across Pennsylvania.