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Committees · 2023–2024 Regular Session

Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

A Senate committee, in every session since the 2017–2018 session.

Other sessions: 2025–2026 · 2021–2022 · 2019–2020 · 2017–2018

Members

As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.

Bills

Bills sent to the committee in the 2023–2024 Regular Session.

  • Bills sent104

    5% of the bills the Senate sent to committees

  • Reported out35%

    36 of 104; 68 stopped in committee

  • Time in committee45 days

    most between 5 and 225 days

  • Amendments offered13

    committee amendments

In every session

Each session over its whole term. The 2025–2026 is so far.

  • 2025–2026164 bills

    reported 21% · typically 63 days, most 21–173 · 18 amendments · 13 members

  • 2023–2024104 bills

    reported 35% · typically 45 days, most 5–225 · 13 amendments · 13 members

  • 2021–202285 bills

    reported 42% · typically 79 days, most 7–161 · 16 amendments · 12 members

  • 2019–202097 bills

    reported 45% · typically 76 days, most 21–222 · 21 amendments · 13 members

  • 2017–201899 bills

    reported 31% · typically 82 days, most 27–174 · 10 amendments · 14 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2023–2024 Regular Session, newest first.

104 bills

  • House Bill 1578 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in natural gas competition, further providing for requirements for natural gas suppliers; and, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for requirements for electric generation suppliers.

    Sent November 7, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 116 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, providing for unlawful retention policy.

    Sent October 24, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 2557 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions.

    Sent October 24, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 2610 · An Act amending the act of June 17, 2024 (P.L.403, No.26), known as the Crematory Regulation Act, further providing for work practice standards.

    Sent October 8, 2024 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1077 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in responsible utility customer protection, further providing for declaration of policy and for definitions, providing for security deposits, further providing for payment arrangements, for termination of utility service, for reconnection of service, for complaints filed with commission, for public utility duties, for reporting of recipients of public assistance, for reporting to General Assembly and Governor, for nonapplicability and for expiration.

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

  • House Bill 2189 · An Act amending the act of December 10, 1974 (P.L.852, No.287), referred to as the Underground Utility Line Protection Law, further providing for definitions, for duties of facility owners, for duties of designers, for duties of excavators, for duties of project owners, for damage prevention committee, for compliance orders and for administrative penalties; providing for action for recovery of penalty or forfeiture; and further providing for expiration of act.

    Sent October 3, 2024 · Reported out after 4 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 2294 · 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.

    Sent October 3, 2024 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 2295 · 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.

    Sent October 3, 2024 · Reported out after 4 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1325 · 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 for genetic counselor.

    Sent September 27, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1326 · 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 September 27, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1319 · An Act amending the act of December 14, 1982 (P.L.1227, No.281), known as the Architects Licensure Law, further providing for title of act, for short title, for declaration of purpose, for definitions, for creation of board and appointment and term of members and officers, for organization of board, for powers of board, for duties of board, for examination and qualification of applicants, for reciprocal licensing, for issuance and renewal of certificates, for payment and disposition of fees and for seal of architect; providing for architectural firm registration and for architectural firm names; further providing for permitted practices, for existing licenses, for existing rules and regulations and for unauthorized practice prohibited; providing for certification of interior designers; further providing for disciplinary proceedings, for penalties and for complaint procedure and hearings; providing for regulations; further providing for severability, for repeals and for effective date; and making editorial changes.

    Sent September 13, 2024 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1298 · An Act providing for public utility credit reporting; and imposing duties on public utilities.

    Sent July 24, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1287 · An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, further providing for short title, for definitions and for alternative energy portfolio standards; providing for Zero Emissions Carbon Certificate Program, for solar photovoltaic technology requirements and for decarbonization; and establishing the ZEC Fund.

    Sent July 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1977 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions.

    Sent July 12, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 2381 · An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, providing for temporary rulemaking authority.

    Sent July 12, 2024 · Reported out after 67 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1281 · 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 medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants and trainees; further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification; repealing provisions relating to radiologic procedures and education and training required; and making a repeal.

    Sent July 12, 2024 · Reported out after 67 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1262 · 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 midwifery and for nurse-midwife license; and providing for certified midwife license.

    Sent June 24, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1255 · An Act amending the act of May 31, 2018 (P.L.123, No.25), known as the Outpatient Psychiatric Oversight Act, further providing for definitions.

    Sent June 12, 2024 · Reported out after 15 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 1242 · An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, providing for continuing education tracking system.

    Sent June 7, 2024 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 1250 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, providing for ratepayer relief reports.

    Sent June 7, 2024 · Reported out after 5 days · did not pass the Senate

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  • Senate Bill 1251 · 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 7, 2024 · Reported out after 5 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1237 · An Act amending the act of December 10, 1974 (P.L.852, No.287), referred to as the Underground Utility Line Protection Law, further providing for definitions, for duties of facility owners, for duties of designers, for duties of excavators, for duties of project owners, for damage prevention committee, for compliance orders and for administrative penalties; providing for action for recovery of penalty or forfeiture; and further providing for expiration of act.

    Sent June 6, 2024 · Reported out after 103 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1227 · An Act authorizing electric distribution companies to establish local solar programs; and providing for solar renewable energy credits and for powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

    Sent May 30, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • 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 May 29, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1226 · 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 exemption from licensure and registration.

    Sent May 29, 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 May 17, 2024 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1196 · 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 May 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1199 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions.

    Sent May 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1161 · An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in vehicles, further providing for grounds for disciplinary proceedings and repealing provisions relating to recreational vehicle shows, recreational vehicle off-premise sales, recreational vehicle exhibitions and recreational vehicle rallies and to off-premise sales, shows, exhibitions or rallies on Sundays; and, in recreational vehicles, further providing for definitions and for warranty obligations and providing for recreational vehicle events and for recreational vehicle events on Sundays.

    Sent May 1, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1163 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for recovery of advertising expenses; and, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for membership in regional transmission organization.

    Sent May 1, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 491 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for energy efficiency and conservation program.

    Sent April 22, 2024 · Reported out after 64 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 1842 · An Act providing for community solar facilities; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, electric distribution companies and subscriber organizations; and providing for prevailing wage and labor requirements.

    Sent April 22, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1165 · 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 22, 2024 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 1173 · 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 exclusions; and, in duties of licensees, providing for right to cancel sales agreements or sales contracts for wholesale transactions.

    Sent April 22, 2024 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1174 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, providing for waiver of laws, regulations and policies under commission's jurisdiction.

    Sent April 22, 2024 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 1818 · An Act amending the act of December 20, 1982 (P.L.1404, No.325), known as the Self-Service Storage Facility Act, further providing for advertisement of sale.

    Sent April 5, 2024 · Reported out after 68 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • 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 April 5, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1135 · An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, providing for expungement of disciplinary actions regarding COVID-19 protocols.

    Sent April 5, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • 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 April 4, 2024 · Reported out after 88 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1128 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for duties of electric distribution companies.

    Sent April 4, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1091 · 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 reciprocity, for endorsement of out-of-State licenses and for reinstatement of license; providing for restrictions on use of title "Licensed Recreational Therapist"; and further providing for penalties, for license renewal and records and fees and for unlawful practice.

    Sent March 11, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1042 · 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 continuing education and for practice of physical therapy.

    Sent January 29, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1048 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, providing for online access control measures.

    Sent January 29, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1040 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for requisite procurement.

    Sent January 12, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1031 · 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 sanitary rules and for fees; providing for municipal registration, business license and taxes; further providing for duration and renewal of licenses and for penalties; and providing for waiver of certain fees, fines and penalties.

    Sent January 8, 2024 · Reported out after 169 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • 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 January 5, 2024 · Reported out after 31 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • 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 January 5, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1017 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in responsible utility customer protection, further providing for declaration of policy, for definitions, for cash deposits and household information requirements, for payment arrangements, for termination of utility service, for reconnection of service, for public utility duties, for reporting of recipients of public assistance, for liens by city natural gas distribution operations, for reporting to General Assembly and Governor and for nonapplicability and repealing provisions relating to expiration.

    Sent December 11, 2023 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 1019 · 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 December 11, 2023 · Reported out after 2 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 1619 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, providing for double utility poles.

    Sent November 9, 2023 · Reported out after 231 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 970 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, prohibiting speculative ticketing acts or practices.

    Sent November 2, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 109 · An Act prohibiting fees for early termination of certain contracts upon death; providing for waiver of applicable fees; and imposing civil penalties.

    Sent October 31, 2023 · Reported out after 225 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 968 · An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for duration and renewal of licenses.

    Sent October 31, 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 October 19, 2023 · Reported out after 237 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 636 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions.

    Sent October 19, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1378 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, providing for online access control measures.

    Sent October 19, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1465 · An Act providing for minimum wage standards in underground infrastructure work, for application of Prevailing Wage Act, for enforcement, for penalties and appeals and for protection from retaliation; and creating a private right of action.

    Sent October 19, 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 October 19, 2023 · Reported out after 237 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1658 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, prohibiting speculative ticketing acts or practices.

    Sent October 19, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 946 · An Act amending the act of October 9, 2008 (P.L.1408, No.113), known as the Scrap Material Theft Prevention Act, further providing for penalties.

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

  • Senate Bill 937 · An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, providing for limitations on discipline.

    Sent October 3, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 265 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 September 14, 2023 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 905 · 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 September 7, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 237 days

  • Senate Bill 899 · 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 scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists.

    Sent September 6, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 898 · 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 August 25, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 892 · An Act amending the act of July 5, 2012 (P.L.990, No.110), known as the Towing and Towing Storage Facility Standards Act, further providing for standards for tow truck operators and towing storage facilities.

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

  • Senate Bill 876 · An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for alcohol and other drug addiction continuing education.

    Sent August 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 895 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

    Sent August 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 791 · An Act amending the act of October 9, 2008 (P.L.1408, No.113), known as the Scrap Material Theft Prevention Act, further providing for identification requirements for sale of scrap materials to scrap processors and recycling facility operators and for penalties; and imposing penalties.

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

  • Senate Bill 866 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, repealing provisions relating to valuation of acquired water and wastewater systems.

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

  • House Bill 817 · An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further providing for State Board of Pharmacy.

    Sent July 6, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 818 · 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 State and its departmental administrative board, establishing the Pharmaceutical Collection Sites Educational Program.

    Sent July 6, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • 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 29, 2023 · Reported out after 167 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 830 · 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 June 26, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 808 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in railroads, providing for prohibition on blocking of crossings, for limitation on length of freight or work trains, for authorization to monitor safety practices and operations by collective bargaining representatives, for safe staffing levels for trains or light engines, for wayside detector systems, for study of transportation of hazardous materials or waste and for reporting system for transportation of hazardous materials or waste; and imposing penalties.

    Sent June 23, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 353 days

  • Senate Bill 822 · An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, establishing the Nurses Health Program.

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

  • Senate Bill 833 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer choice billing; imposing penalties; and making repeals.

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

  • Senate Bill 767 · An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, providing for Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program; and making an editorial change.

    Sent June 14, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 377 days

  • Senate 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 June 14, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1028 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in railroads, providing for prohibition on blocking of crossings, for limitation on length of freight or work trains, for authorization to monitor safety practices and operations by collective bargaining representatives, for safe staffing levels for trains or light engines, for wayside detector systems, for study of transportation of hazardous materials or waste and for reporting system for transportation of hazardous materials or waste; and imposing penalties.

    Sent June 6, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 744 · An Act requiring manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available to owners and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, documentation, parts and tools used to diagnose, maintain and repair digital electronic equipment; and imposing a penalty.

    Sent June 6, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 755 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public utility code, providing for minimum energy and water efficiency standards for certain products sold in this Commonwealth; and imposing penalties.

    Sent June 6, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 713 · An Act amending the act of December 21, 1989 (P.L.672, No.87), known as the Health Club Act, further providing for employee available to administer CPR; and providing for automated external defibrillator.

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

  • House Bill 360 · An Act amending the act of March 28, 1984 (P.L.150, No.28), known as the Automobile Lemon Law, further providing for definitions, for repair obligations, for manufacturer's duty for refund or replacement and for presumption of a reasonable number of attempts.

    Sent May 15, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 674 · 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 May 15, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 677 · 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 May 15, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 550 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for community solar facilities.

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

  • Senate Bill 540 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for energy efficiency and conservation program.

    Sent March 28, 2023 · Reported out after 455 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 558 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in natural gas competition, further providing for standards for restructuring of natural gas utility industry, for consumer protections and customer service and for requirements for natural gas suppliers; and, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for standards for restructuring of electric industry, for duties of electric distribution companies and for requirements for electric generation suppliers.

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

  • 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 28, 2023 · Reported out after 260 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, 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 28, 2023 · Reported out after 260 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 230 · An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, further providing for definitions and for alternative energy portfolio standards; providing for solar photovoltaic technology requirements, for community solar program standards and for contracts for solar photovoltaic technologies by Commonwealth agencies; further providing for portfolio requirements in other states; and making a repeal.

    Sent March 15, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 432 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for valuation of acquired water and wastewater systems; and providing for water ratepayer bill of rights.

    Sent March 14, 2023 · 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 definitions; and providing for the Rural Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Health Care Access Program.

    Sent March 3, 2023 · Reported out after 486 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 381 · An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for definitions, for unlawful acts and penalties and for unwanted telephone solicitation calls prohibited.

    Sent February 21, 2023 · 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 21, 2023 · Reported out after 246 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 404 · An Act amending Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in corporate powers, duties and safeguards, further providing for additional powers of certain public utility corporations.

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

  • Senate Bill 233 · An Act providing for continuing education in Lyme disease and related tick-borne diseases for health care professionals.

    Sent January 31, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 171 · An Act amending the act of October 17, 2008 (P.L.1645, No.132), known as the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, further providing for procedures for registration as a contractor.

    Sent January 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 181 · An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, further providing for definitions.

    Sent January 30, 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 January 19, 2023 · Reported out after 279 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 70 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation network service, further providing for rates and forms of compensation.

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

  • Senate Bill 71 · An Act amending Titles 53 (Municipalities Generally) and 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation network companies, further providing for transportation network company drivers; and, in transportation network service, further providing for transportation network company drivers.

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

  • Senate Bill 155 · An Act amending the act of March 28, 1984 (P.L.150, No.28), known as the Automobile Lemon Law, further providing for definitions, for repair obligations, for manufacturer's duty for refund or replacement and for presumption of a reasonable number of attempts.

    Sent January 9, 2023 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the Senate, and became law