Professional Licensure

House Bill 2110 · An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for preliminary provisions and for administration.

Sent December 9, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 2112 · An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for fees and qualifications for licensure, for education programs, approved lists, distribution and student credits where school removed from list and for certified registered nurse practitioners and qualifications.

Sent December 9, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 2101 · An Act amending the act of May 23, 1945 (P.L.913, No.367), known as the Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law, further providing for definitions, for procedure for licensing as professional engineer, for continuing professional competency requirements and for exemption from licensure and registration.

Sent December 2, 2019 · Reported out after 63 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

Senate Bill 67 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact; providing for the form of the compact; imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Compact.

Sent November 19, 2019 · Reported out after 76 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1901 · An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, in vehicles, further providing for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors.

Sent October 23, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1947 · An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for license without restriction.

Sent October 21, 2019 · Reported out after 105 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1922 · An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for reasons for refusal, revocation, suspension or other corrective actions against a licensee or certificate holder.

Sent October 15, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1923 · An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for refusal, suspension or revocation of licenses.

Sent October 15, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1924 · An Act amending the act of March 2, 1956 (1955 P.L.1211, No.376), known as the Practical Nurse Law, further providing for refusal, suspension or revocation of license and grounds.

Sent October 15, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1926 · An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, further providing for reasons for refusal, revocation or suspension of license.

Sent October 15, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1900 · An Act providing for licensure of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts; establishing the Behavior Analyst Licensing Board and providing for its membership, powers and duties; establishing the Behavior Analyst Licensure Fund; and providing for penalties.

Sent September 30, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1888 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Nurse Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Sent September 26, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 586 · An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for eligibility requirements for examination, for limited licenses and for requirements of a School of Cosmetology.

Sent September 26, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1811 · An Act providing for medical imaging and radiation therapy licensure; establishing the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners and providing for its powers and duties; prescribing penalties; making a transfer; and making related repeals.

Sent September 16, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 177 days

House Bill 1802 · An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for definitions, for State Board of Nursing and for dietitian-nutritionist license required, providing for scope of practice of licensed dietitian nutritionists and nutritionists and for practice or teaching of dietetics and nutrition, further providing for unauthorized practices and acts not prohibited, for temporary practice permit, for examinations and certificates, for fees and qualifications for licensure, for education programs, approved lists, distribution and student credits where school removed from list, for persons entitled to practice, for licenses, duration, renewal fee and inactive status, for reporting of multiple licensure, for continuing nursing education, for punishment for violations, for refusal, suspension or revocation of licenses and for injunction or other process.

Sent September 12, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1757 · An Act amending the act of May 26, 1947 (P.L.318, No.140), known as the CPA Law, establishing a continuing education pilot program for certified public accountants assisting volunteer firefighter organizations.

Sent August 30, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1763 · An Act amending the act of May 23, 1945 (P.L.913, No.367), known as the Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law, further providing for procedure for licensing as professional engineer.

Sent August 30, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1743 · An Act providing for disclosure of information relating to complaints, investigations and inquiries concerning licenses, registrations, certifications or permits issued by licensing boards and commissions within the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs.

Sent August 16, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1723 · An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for eligibility requirements for examination, for limited licenses and for duration and renewal of licenses.

Sent July 16, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 325 · An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, providing for the definition of "certified registered nurse anesthetist"; further providing for registered nurse, clinical nurse specialist, use of title and abbreviation "R.N." or "C.N.S." and credentials and fraud; and providing for certified registered nurse anesthetist and qualifications.

Sent June 25, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 25 · An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for title, for definitions, for State Board of Nursing, for dietitian-nutritionist license required, for unauthorized practices and acts not prohibited, for temporary practice permit, for graduates of schools of other states, territories or Dominion of Canada, for persons entitled to practice, for certified registered nurse practitioners and qualifications, for scope of practice for certified registered nurse practitioners, for prescriptive authority for certified registered nurse practitioners, for Drug Review Committee, for professional liability, for reporting of multiple licensure, for continuing nursing education, for punishment for violations, for refusal, suspension or revocation of license, for reinstatement of license and for injunction or other process; and providing for the expiration of the State Board of Nursing's power to license certified registered nurse practitioners.

Sent June 14, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 698 · An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions, for physician assistants and for physician assistant license.

Sent June 14, 2019 · Reported out after 5 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 699 · An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, further providing for physician assistants.

Sent June 14, 2019 · Reported out after 5 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1605 · An Act amending Title 57 (Notaries Public) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in revised uniform law on notarial acts, further providing for official stamp.

Sent June 11, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 543 · An Act amending the act of May 11, 1889 (P.L.188, No.210), entitled "A further supplement to an act, entitled 'An act to establish a board of wardens for the Port of Philadelphia, and for the regulation of pilots and pilotage, and for other purposes,' approved March twenty-ninth, one thousand eight hundred and three, and for regulating the rates of pilotage and number of pilots," further providing for rates of pilotage and computation, for pilotage fees and unit charge and for charges for services.

Sent June 11, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1566 · An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties of the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, further providing for civil penalties.

Sent June 4, 2019 · Reported out after 244 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1572 · An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), known as the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties of the State Real Estate Commission - general, providing for temporary regulations; and, in duties of licensees, further providing for prohibited acts and providing for teams.

Sent June 4, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1476 · An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, providing for provision and supervision of anesthesia care.

Sent June 3, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1443 · An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, further providing for grounds for disciplinary proceedings and for off-premise sales, shows, exhibitions or rallies on Sundays.

Sent May 29, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1390 · An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P.L.589, No.202), referred to as the Barbers' License Law, further providing for definitions.

Sent May 6, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1304 · An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for definitions, for practice without license prohibited, for eligibility requirements for examination, for limited licenses, for requirements of a school of cosmetology, for practice in licensed salons only, for booth rental prohibited, for fees, for duration and renewal of licenses and for penalties.

Sent April 25, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 100 · An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, providing for Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Pilot Program.

Sent April 15, 2019 · Reported out after 533 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1201 · An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P.L.589, No.202), referred to as the Barbers' License Law, further providing for definitions, for rules and regulations and for records.

Sent April 15, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1202 · An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for definitions and for fees.

Sent April 15, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1172 · An Act amending the act of July 2, 1993 (P.L.345, No.48), entitled "An act empowering the General Counsel or his designee to issue subpoenas for certain licensing board activities; providing for hearing examiners in the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs; providing additional powers to the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs; and further providing for civil penalties and license suspension," providing for licensure by endorsement.

Sent April 10, 2019 · Reported out after 28 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 811 · An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for licensing for individuals with a criminal conviction and for occupational licensing for low-income individuals.

Sent April 9, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1167 · An Act amending Title 9 (Burial Grounds) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the restoration of cemeteries and establishing the State Board of Cemetery Relief Directors and the Cemetery Relief Fund.

Sent April 9, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1169 · An Act amending the act of January 14, 1952 (1951 P.L.1898, No.522), known as the Funeral Director Law, further providing for conduct of business by individuals and partnerships.

Sent April 9, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1064 · An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for definitions and for registered nurse, clinical nurse specialist, use of title and abbreviation and providing for certified registered nurse anesthetist.

Sent April 5, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 932 · An Act amending the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.220, No.39), known as the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act, further providing for legislative intent, for definitions, for license required, for State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, for powers and functions of board, for qualifications for license, for procedures for licensing, for exemption from licensure examination, for reciprocity, for endorsement of out-of-state licenses and for reinstatement of license; providing for restriction on use of title "licensed professional art therapist" and related titles; and further providing for penalties, for license renewal, records and fees and for unlawful practice.

Sent March 25, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 906 · An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), known as the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, in definitions, further providing for definitions; in application of the act and penalties, further providing for unlawful to conduct business without license or registration certificate, for criminal penalties and for exclusions; in powers and duties of the State Real Estate Commission in general, further providing for administration and enforcement; in qualifications and applications for licenses and registration certificates, providing for land agent registration certificate; and, in duties of licensees, further providing for prohibited acts.

Sent March 20, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 21 · An Act amending the act of July 10, 1990 (P.L.404, No.98), know as The Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act, further providing for title of act, for definitions, for State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers, for powers and duties of board and for application and qualifications; providing for application and qualifications of home inspectors and home inspectors-in-training, for conduct of home inspection; further providing for reciprocity, for certification renewal, licensure renewal and records, for disciplinary and corrective measures, for reinstatement of certificate or license, for reporting of multiple certification, for surrender of suspended or revoked certificate or license, for penalties and for injunctive relief; providing for remedies for home inspection services consumers, for home inspection contracts and for home inspection reports; and making a related repeal.

Sent March 18, 2019 · Reported out after 191 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and was vetoed

House Bill 862 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Sent March 18, 2019 · Reported out after 547 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 844 · An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.216, No.76), known as The Dental Law, further providing for dental technicians and prescriptions.

Sent March 14, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 770 · An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further providing for definitions; and providing for pharmacy technician and pharmacy technician trainee registration, qualifications and supervision, for pharmacy technician data entry and for laboratory waiver.

Sent March 11, 2019 · Reported out after 58 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 688 · An Act providing for licensure of electrical contractors, electricians and apprentice electricians; establishing the State Board of Electrical Licensure; providing for powers and duties of the board; establishing fees, fines and penalties; and making an appropriation.

Sent March 5, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 573 · An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for examinations and certificates.

Sent February 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 513 · An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, regulating the practice of lactation consultation and licensure of lactation consultants; and further providing for penalties.

Sent February 19, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 517 · An Act amending the act of December 16, 1986 (P.L.1646, No.188), known as the Chiropractic Practice Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensure and regulation, further providing for refusal, suspension or revocation of license; and, in supportive personnel, further providing for supportive personnel.

Sent February 19, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 483 · An Act providing for portability of professional and occupational licenses for military spouses.

Sent February 12, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 255 · An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P.L.589, No.202), referred to as the Barbers' License Law, further providing for licensure of manager-barbers and barber-teachers.

Sent February 5, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 314 · An Act amending the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.220, No.39), known as the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act, licensing and regulating the practice of music therapy.

Sent February 1, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 274 · An Act amending the act of April 16, 1992 (P.L.155, No.28), known as the Assessors Certification Act, repealing provisions relating to nonapplicability; and providing for certification.

Sent January 29, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 31 · An Act regulating medical physicists; establishing the State Board of Medical Physicists; and providing for funds, for licensure, for disciplinary action, for remedies, for penalties and for preemption.

Sent January 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 63 · An Act amending Title 57 (Notaries Public) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in revised uniform law on notarial acts, further providing for appointment and commission as notary public, qualifications and no immunity or benefit.

Sent January 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 64 · An Act amending the act of July 2, 1993 (P.L.345, No.48), entitled "An act empowering the General Counsel or his designee to issue subpoenas for certain licensing board activities; providing for hearing examiners in the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs; providing additional powers to the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs; and further providing for civil penalties and license suspension," further providing for civil penalties.

Sent January 28, 2019 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 84 · An Act prohibiting certain licensees from knowingly employing illegal aliens; and imposing sanctions.

Sent January 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 96 · An Act providing for continuing education in Lyme and tick-borne diseases for health care professionals.

Sent January 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 106 · An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, further providing for genetic counselor.

Sent January 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 107 · An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for genetic counselor.

Sent January 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 138 · An Act amending the act of October 10, 1975 (P.L.383, No.110), known as the Physical Therapy Practice Act, further providing for qualifications for license and examinations for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

Sent January 28, 2019 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 194 · An Act amending the act of July 2, 1993 (P.L.345, No.48), entitled "An act empowering the General Counsel or his designee to issue subpoenas for certain licensing board activities; providing for hearing examiners in the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs; providing additional powers to the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs; and further providing for civil penalties and license suspension," providing for qualifications for licensure; and making related repeals.

Sent January 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days