Professional Licensure

House Bill 2220 · An Act amending the act of July 10, 1990 (P.L.404, No.98), known as the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act, further providing for application and qualifications.

Sent April 16, 2024 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 2213 · An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for continuing nursing education.

Sent April 15, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 2200 · An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, providing for criminal history background checks.

Sent April 9, 2024 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2178 · An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for training relating to implicit bias and cultural competence.

Sent April 3, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 672 · An Act providing for the disclosure of information by professionals unlicensed by the Commonwealth; imposing duties on the Attorney General; and imposing a penalty.

Sent March 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 672 · An Act providing for the disclosure of information by professionals unlicensed by the Commonwealth; imposing duties on the Attorney General; and imposing a penalty.

Sent March 19, 2024 · Moved on without a report after 0 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 559 · 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; and abrogating regulations.

Sent March 19, 2024 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 560 · 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; and abrogating regulations.

Sent March 19, 2024 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2113 · An Act amending the act of June 9, 1997 (P.L.169, No.14), known as the Nurse Aide Resident Abuse Prevention Training Act, providing for training for long-term care, for criteria for nurse aides and for limitation on department.

Sent March 14, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 403 · 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 land surveyor, for continuing professional competency requirements, for fees and for penalties.

Sent February 20, 2024 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1825 · 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 licenses, 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 January 31, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1966 · An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for apprentices in cosmetology salons.

Sent January 31, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1969 · An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, providing for amnesty for disciplinary actions regarding COVID-19 protocols.

Sent January 31, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1930 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Sent December 28, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 142 · 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 December 12, 2023 · Reported out after 295 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1897 · 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 December 8, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1882 · 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 December 6, 2023 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1873 · 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 temporary license.

Sent December 5, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 910 · 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 November 15, 2023 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1841 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Social Work Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Sent November 13, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1819 · An Act amending the act of January 14, 1952 (1951 P.L.1898, No.522), known as the Funeral Director Law, further providing for duties of board.

Sent November 8, 2023 · Reported out after 131 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1820 · 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 applicability, for duration and renewal of licenses and for penalties.

Sent November 8, 2023 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1835 · An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for State Board of Nursing.

Sent November 8, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 941 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties and providing for regulatory flexibility during opioid epidemic.

Sent October 19, 2023 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 630 · An Act amending the act of December 16, 1986 (P.L.1646, No.188), known as the Chiropractic Practice Act, providing for certified chiropractic assistants; in supportive personnel, further providing for supportive personnel; and making an editorial change.

Sent October 17, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1586 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Sent July 25, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1590 · An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for powers and duties of board.

Sent July 25, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1581 · 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 July 18, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1582 · An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, providing for change of cosmetology salon location.

Sent July 18, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1564 · 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 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 reciprocity, for endorsement of out-of-State licenses and for reinstatement of license; providing for restrictions on use of title "Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist" and for restrictions on the use of title "Licensed Associate Professional Counselor"; further providing for license renewal and records and fees and for unlawful practice; and providing for effect of associate licensure.

Sent July 11, 2023 · Reported out after 153 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

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 July 5, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1000 · An Act amending the act of March 23, 1972 (P.L.136, No.52), known as the Professional Psychologists Practice Act, further providing for definitions, for State Board of Psychology and for powers of the board; providing for prescription certificate, for prescribing and administrative practices and for controlled substances; and further providing for refusal, suspension or revocation of license, for reporting of multiple licensure and for penalties and injunctions against unlawful practice.

Sent June 23, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1490 · 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 June 22, 2023 · Reported out after 103 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1491 · An Act amending the act of October 10, 1975 (P.L.383, No.110), known as the Physical Therapy Practice Act, further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of board, for training and license required and exceptions, for qualifications for license, examinations, failure of examinations, licensure without examination, issuing of license, foreign applicants for licensure, temporary license and perjury, for continuing education, for practice of physical therapy and for physical therapist assistant, education and examination, scope of duties and certification.

Sent June 22, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1428 · An Act amending the act of July 10, 1990 (P.L.404, No.98), known 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 and 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 repeal.

Sent June 20, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1329 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate 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 June 14, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1329 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate 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 June 14, 2023 · Moved on without a report after 0 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1403 · 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 June 14, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1398 · 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 June 13, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1364 · 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 June 12, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1356 · 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 licensing and regulating the practice of music therapy; and making editorial changes.

Sent June 9, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1328 · An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in local organizations and services, further providing for local coordinator of emergency management.

Sent June 6, 2023 · Reported out after 119 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1295 · 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 June 1, 2023 · Reported out after 6 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1235 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Sent May 24, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1241 · An Act providing for the licensure of bodywork facilities; imposing powers and duties on the Department of State; and prescribing penalties.

Sent May 24, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1246 · An Act providing for crematory regulation.

Sent May 24, 2023 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 982 · An Act amending the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), known as the Medical Marijuana Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in program, further providing for program established.

Sent May 5, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1040 · 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 28, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1041 · 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 28, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 958 · 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 grounds for disciplinary proceedings and for off-premise sales, shows, exhibitions or rallies on Sundays.

Sent April 24, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 802 · An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, providing for performance of reproductive health services on non-Commonwealth residents.

Sent April 4, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 590 · 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; and abrogating regulations.

Sent March 21, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 591 · 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 March 21, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 565 · 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 March 20, 2023 · Reported out after 79 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 512 · 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 March 17, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 519 · 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 17, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 390 · An Act providing for plumber and plumbing contractors licensure; establishing the State Board of Plumbing Contractors and providing for its powers and duties; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of State; establishing fees, fines and civil penalties; establishing the Plumbing Contractors Licensure Account; and making an appropriation.

Sent March 14, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 327 · 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 March 13, 2023 · Reported out after 204 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 328 · 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 March 13, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 57 · 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 7, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 90 · An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in community colleges, further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of State Board of Education and for degrees.

Sent March 7, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days