Professional Licensure

House Bill 1975 · An Act providing for the licensure or registration of tattoo artists, guest tattoo artists, tattoo establishments and temporary establishments; regulating the practice of tattooing; imposing fees; providing for inspections by Department of Health; and imposing administrative and criminal penalties.

Sent October 18, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1956 · 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; providing for anesthesiologist assistants and for regulation of anesthesia services; and making editorial changes.

Sent October 5, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1946 · An Act amending Title 9 (Burial Grounds) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in regulation of cemetery companies, further providing for registration and filing affidavit of compliance.

Sent October 4, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 869 · An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, further providing for definitions and providing for virtual operation.

Sent September 29, 2021 · Reported out after 47 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1926 · An Act establishing the Social Worker Educational Enrollment and Training Program; and providing for authorization of internship positions, for award of internship positions and for funding of program; and making an appropriation.

Sent September 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1907 · 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 September 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1868 · An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for military and veterans' licensure.

Sent September 15, 2021 · Reported out after 19 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1862 · 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 institutional license; and abrogating a related regulation.

Sent September 14, 2021 · Reported out after 132 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1849 · 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; and, in powers and duties of the State Real Estate Commission - general, further providing for continuing education.

Sent September 9, 2021 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1567 · An Act amending the act of July 2, 2004 (P.L.492, No.57), known as the Sign Language Interpreter and Transliterator State Registration Act, further providing for State registration required and for provisional registration.

Sent August 31, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1801 · 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 general powers of board, for procedure for licensing as professional engineer, for continuing professional competency requirements, for fees and for penalties.

Sent August 24, 2021 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1770 · 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 August 9, 2021 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1729 · An Act providing for teledentistry; authorizing the regulation of teledentistry by the board; and providing for insurance coverage of teledentistry.

Sent July 20, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 397 · An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, further providing for definitions, for State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, for practice of osteopathic medicine and surgery without license prohibited and for licenses, exemptions, nonresident practitioners, graduate students, biennial registration and continuing medical education; and abrogating regulations.

Sent June 28, 2021 · Reported out after 84 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 398 · 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 State Board of Medicine and for physician assistants; and abrogating regulations.

Sent June 28, 2021 · Reported out after 84 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1697 · An Act providing for regulation of housing wholesalers.

Sent June 24, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1700 · An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, providing for disclosure of complaints filed against physicians.

Sent June 24, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1701 · An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, providing for disclosure of complaints filed against physicians.

Sent June 24, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 416 · 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 "R.N." or "C.N.S." and credentials and fraud; and providing for certified registered nurse anesthetist and qualifications and for scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists.

Sent June 17, 2021 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1492 · 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 June 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1535 · An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further providing for authority to administer injectable medications, biologicals and immunizations.

Sent June 3, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1450 · 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 May 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1464 · An Act providing for crematory regulation.

Sent May 21, 2021 · Reported out after 136 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1440 · 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 respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for prosthetists, ortotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists and radiologist assistants; further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification; repealing provisions relating to radiologic procedures and education and training required; and making related and inconsistent repeals.

Sent May 17, 2021 · Reported out after 252 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

Senate Bill 115 · An Act making the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania a party to the Nurse Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Sent May 14, 2021 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1383 · 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 repealing provisions relating to booth rental prohibited.

Sent May 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1328 · An Act amending the act of May 26, 1947 (P.L.318, No.140), known as the CPA Law, further providing for general powers of the board, for requirements for issuance of certificate, for peer review and for unlawful acts.

Sent May 6, 2021 · Reported out after 263 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1268 · 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 April 23, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1233 · 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 April 20, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1236 · 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 April 20, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1249 · An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for definitions.

Sent April 20, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1182 · An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P.L.589, No.202), referred to as the Barbers' License Law, further providing for supervision of shops and schools and licenses and renewal.

Sent April 15, 2021 · Reported out after 54 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1183 · An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for requirements of a school of cosmetology.

Sent April 15, 2021 · Reported out after 54 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1186 · An Act amending the act of February 14, 1986 (P.L.2, No.2), known as the Acupuncture Licensure Act, further providing for definitions, for regulation of the practice of acupuncture, for penalties and for approval of acupuncture educational programs.

Sent April 15, 2021 · Reported out after 214 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1176 · An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for administration.

Sent April 14, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1132 · 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 April 7, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1110 · 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 April 6, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1094 · An Act prohibiting certain licensees from knowingly employing illegal aliens; and imposing sanctions.

Sent April 5, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1020 · 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 and for fees and qualifications for licensure; providing for nutritionists and qualifications; and further providing 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 March 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 966 · An Act making the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania a party to the Nurse Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Sent March 18, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 931 · 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 and qualifications and for scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists.

Sent March 16, 2021 · Reported out after 84 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 889 · 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 March 15, 2021 · Reported out after 203 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 912 · 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 March 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 19 · 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 respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts; and further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification.

Sent March 11, 2021 · Reported out after 319 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 855 · An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, providing for application form for licenses, certificates, registrations and permits.

Sent March 10, 2021 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 786 · 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 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 744 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, providing for emergency provisions.

Sent March 3, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 716 · 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 March 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 609 · 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 general powers of board, for procedure for licensing as professional engineer, for procedure for licensing as professional geologist, for continuing professional competency requirements, for exemption from licensure and registration, for fees and for penalties.

Sent February 24, 2021 · Reported out after 54 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 325 · An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, further providing for civil penalties.

Sent January 28, 2021 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 245 · 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, for institutional license and for temporary license.

Sent January 25, 2021 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 192 · An Act amending the act of October 26, 2016 (P.L.891, No.112), known as the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act, providing for criminal background checks for expedited licensure applicants.

Sent January 21, 2021 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 131 · An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, further providing for hearing examiners.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days