Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

House Bill 76 · 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.

Still in committee since June 25, 2026

House Bill 1127 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Still in committee since June 25, 2026

House Bill 2224 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, providing for return on equity; in service and facilities, further providing for billing procedures; and, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for revenue-neutral reconciliation.

Still in committee since June 25, 2026

House Bill 2264 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for virtual power plant program.

Still in committee since June 24, 2026

House Bill 2586 · An Act prohibiting individuals from holding themselves out as music therapists without holding a valid certification; and imposing a penalty.

Still in committee since June 22, 2026

House Bill 2429 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for hosting capacity maps.

Still in committee since June 18, 2026

House Bill 2145 · An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer protection and prohibiting the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in certain products; and imposing penalties.

Still in committee since June 11, 2026

House Bill 306 · An Act amending the act of November 29, 2006 (P.L.1435, No.156), known as the Public Utility Confidential Security Information Disclosure Protection Act, further providing for definitions, for prohibition and for penalties.

Still in committee since June 5, 2026

House Bill 1106 · 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 for reporting of multiple licensure; providing for certified chiropractic assistants; in supportive personnel, further providing for supportive personnel; in penalty provisions, further providing for violation of other provisions and for civil penalty; and making an editorial change.

Still in committee since June 5, 2026

Senate Bill 1350 · 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; and providing for conduct relating to reproductive health data and sexual health data.

Still in committee since June 5, 2026

Senate Bill 1363 · An Act providing for public utility credit reporting; and imposing duties on public utilities.

Still in committee since June 5, 2026

Senate Bill 1353 · 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; and, in vehicles, further providing for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors, for area of responsibility and for limitations on establishing or relocating dealers.

Sent May 28, 2026 · Reported out after 6 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2426 · An Act amending the act of March 29, 1803 (P.L.542, No.156), entitled "An act to establish a Board of Wardens for the port of Philadelphia, and for the regulation of pilots and pilotages, and for other purposes therein mentioned," further providing for pilots in the Delaware Bay and River.

Sent May 20, 2026 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1323 · An Act providing for the regulation of commercial data centers; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority; establishing the Data Center Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enhancement Account and the Pennsylvania Energy Independence Account; providing for clean firm energy requirements, contract filing, commission review, disclosure requirements, backup generation standards, curtailment standards and certification and expedited interconnection for commercial data centers bringing incremental clean firm energy resources; and imposing penalties.

Still in committee since May 20, 2026

Senate Bill 1329 · 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.

Still in committee since May 20, 2026

Senate Bill 1330 · An Act amending the act of December 16, 1986 (P.L.1646, No.188), known as the Chiropractic Practice Act, in preliminary provisions, providing for findings and declarations and for applicability and construction and further providing for definitions; in State Board of Chiropractic, further providing for powers and duties and providing for certification to perform dry needling, for certification to practice animal chiropractic, for concussion management and for student athletes; in licensure and regulation, further providing for applications for license, repealing provisions relating to examination and to failure of examination, further providing for reciprocity, for limited license, for refusal, suspension or revocation of license, repealing provisions relating to continuing chiropractic education, providing for continuing chiropractic education requirements, for format and limits for continuing chiropractic education, for course content and approval, for calculation of continuing chiropractic education credits, for sponsor approval and program administration, for renewal certification, reporting and audits, for exemptions and carryover and for extensions, waivers and enforcement, further providing for professional liability insurance, for license required, for Doctor of Chiropractic and abbreviation and for relationship with other branches of the healing arts and providing for opinions and testimony; in penalty provisions, further providing for practice of chiropractic without license prohibited and for violation of other provisions; and, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for fees.

Still in committee since May 20, 2026

Senate Bill 1334 · 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 May 20, 2026 · Reported out after 21 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2223 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for advanced transmission technologies.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

House Bill 2302 · An Act amending the act of October 9, 2008 (P.L.1363, No.100), known as the Crane Operator Licensure Act, further providing for title of act; in preliminary provisions, further providing for short title and for definitions and providing for applicability; in State Board of Crane Operators, further providing for board and for powers and duties of board; in licensure, further providing for licensure, for qualifications, for duration of license, for reporting of multiple licensure and for license without certification and providing for qualifications for licensure as well driller, for legacy well drillers, for examination for licensure as well driller, for bonding and insurance for well drillers, for continuing education for well drillers, for professional standards and industry regulations for well drilling, for additional reporting requirements for well drillers, for sampling, for well driller license identification and for drilling company and rig registration; in administration and enforcement, further providing for violation of act, for refusal, suspension or revocation of license and for temporary and automatic suspensions; and making a repeal.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Senate Bill 1324 · 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 definitions, for registration of contractors, for procedures for registration as a contractor, for application fees, for home improvement contracts and for home improvement fraud; and making a repeal.

Sent May 4, 2026 · Reported out after 2 days

Senate Bill 1312 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Athletic Trainer Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor and the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Still in committee since April 29, 2026

House Bill 980 · 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.

Still in committee since April 23, 2026

House Bill 1522 · An Act requiring the installation and maintenance of fuel gas detectors in certain buildings; providing for building owner responsibilities; and imposing penalties.

Still in committee since April 23, 2026

House Bill 2333 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for responsible utility customer protection.

Still in committee since April 23, 2026

Senate Bill 1291 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for advanced transmission technologies.

Still in committee since April 23, 2026

Senate Bill 1302 · 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.

Still in committee since April 23, 2026

Senate Bill 1292 · 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, "licensed associate art therapist" and related titles; and further providing for penalties, for license renewal, records and fees and for unlawful practice.

Still in committee since April 16, 2026

Senate Bill 1260 · An Act providing for licensure of electrical contractors, electricians, residential electricians, apprentice electricians and probationary 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 1, 2026 · Reported out after 63 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1834 · An Act providing for the regulation of commercial data centers; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority; establishing the Data Center Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enhancement Account and the Pennsylvania Energy Independence Account; providing for clean firm energy requirements, contract filing, commission review, disclosure requirements, backup generation standards, curtailment standards and certification and expedited interconnection for commercial data centers bringing incremental clean firm energy resources; and imposing penalties.

Still in committee since March 31, 2026

Senate Bill 724 · An Act providing for regulation of large load customers and public utilities and for community benefits agreements between large load customers and community-based organizations; establishing the Data Center LIHEAP Enhancement Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

Still in committee since March 31, 2026

Senate Bill 1240 · An Act amending the act of May 26, 1947 (P.L.318, No.140), known as the CPA Law, further providing for requirements for issuance of certificate.

Sent March 31, 2026 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1191 · 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, for reporting system for transportation of hazardous materials or waste and for hazard impact assessment; and imposing penalties.

Still in committee since March 30, 2026

House Bill 2163 · An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.216, No.76), known as The Dental Law, further providing for definitions, for general powers of the State Board of Dentistry, for penalties and for restricted faculty license.

Sent March 30, 2026 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1249 · An Act amending the act of October 9, 2008 (P.L.1363, No.100), known as the Crane Operator Licensure Act, further providing for title of act; in preliminary provisions, further providing for short title and for definitions and providing for applicability; in State Board of Crane Operators, further providing for board and for powers and duties of board; in licensure, further providing for licensure, for qualifications, for duration of license, for reporting of multiple licensure and for license without certification and providing for qualifications for licensure as well driller, for grandfathering for well drillers, for examination for licensure as well driller, for bonding and insurance for well drillers, for continuing education for well drillers, for professional standards and industry regulations for well drilling, for additional reporting requirements for well drillers, for sampling, for well driller license identification, for drilling company and rig registration, for exemptions and for agricultural operations; in administration and enforcement, further providing for violation of act, for refusal, suspension or revocation of license and for temporary and automatic suspensions; and making a repeal.

Still in committee since March 30, 2026

Senate Bill 1254 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Public Utility Commission, further providing for consumer protection and information.

Still in committee since March 30, 2026

House Bill 1750 · An Act providing for disclosure of cremation services for deceased animals, for distribution and certification, for required notices, for holding facility standards, for recordkeeping requirements and for enforcement; and imposing penalties.

Still in committee since March 25, 2026

Senate Bill 1243 · 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.

Still in committee since March 23, 2026

Senate Bill 1205 · 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.

Still in committee since March 2, 2026

Senate Bill 1158 · An Act amending the act of March 1, 1974 (P.L.90, No.24), known as the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973, providing for prohibited pesticides.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

House Bill 660 · An Act providing for minimum energy and water efficiency standards for certain products sold in this Commonwealth; imposing penalties; and making repeals.

Still in committee since February 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1182 · An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, further providing for title of act; in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in vehicles, further providing for license to engage in business, for reimbursement for all parts and service required by the manufacturer or distributor and reimbursement audits, for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors and for manufacturer or distributor repurchase of inventory and equipment and providing for consumer data protection.

Sent February 13, 2026 · Reported out after 117 days · then passed the Senate

House Bill 1525 · 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.

Still in committee since January 30, 2026

House Bill 1526 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, providing for degraded natural gas pipeline prevention plans.

Still in committee since January 30, 2026

Senate Bill 1128 · An Act requiring the installation and maintenance of fuel gas detectors in certain buildings; providing for building owner responsibilities; and imposing penalties.

Still in committee since January 12, 2026

Senate Bill 1129 · 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.

Still in committee since January 12, 2026

Senate Bill 1130 · An Act amending the act of November 29, 2006 (P.L.1435, No.156), known as the Public Utility Confidential Security Information Disclosure Protection Act, further providing for prohibition.

Still in committee since January 12, 2026

Senate Bill 1133 · 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 January 9, 2026 · Reported out after 152 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate

House Bill 1251 · 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 and for practice of physical therapy.

Sent December 29, 2025 · Reported out after 112 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 505 · 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.

Still in committee since December 22, 2025

House Bill 1530 · An Act providing for duties of direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies and for prohibition on disclosure of genetic data of consumers; and imposing civil penalties.

Still in committee since December 22, 2025

House Bill 1881 · An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further providing for pharmacy technician and pharmacy technician trainee registration, qualifications and supervision; providing for administration of injectable medications, biologicals and immunizations, for clinical laboratory certificate and for report on pharmacy-administered vaccines; and making a repeal.

Still in committee since December 22, 2025

Senate Bill 1119 · An Act amending the act of January 14, 1952 (1951 P.L.1898, No.522), known as the Funeral Director Law, further providing for restrictions and preparation room.

Still in committee since December 22, 2025

Senate Bill 1114 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for large load customers; and making editorial changes.

Still in committee since December 15, 2025

Senate Bill 1019 · 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, for interconnection standards for customer-generator facilities and for interagency responsibilities.

Still in committee since December 10, 2025

House Bill 1161 · An Act amending Title 5 (Athletics and Sports) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in wrestling, further providing for physician to be in attendance.

Still in committee since November 24, 2025

House Bill 1961 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the PA Licensure Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the PA Licensure Compact.

Sent November 24, 2025 · Reported out after 72 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1980 · An Act amending the act of March 20, 2002 (P.L.154, No.13), known as the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act, in administrative provisions, further providing for continuing medical education.

Still in committee since November 24, 2025

House Bill 1063 · 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.

Still in committee since November 5, 2025

House Bill 1512 · 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.

Still in committee since November 5, 2025

Senate Bill 1055 · An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further providing for pharmacy technician and pharmacy technician trainee registration, qualifications and supervision; providing for administration of injectable medications, biologicals and immunizations, for clinical laboratory certificate and for report on pharmacy-administered vaccines; and making a repeal.

Still in committee since October 17, 2025

Senate Bill 1043 · An Act amending the act of March 20, 2002 (P.L.154, No.13), known as the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act, in administrative provisions, further providing for continuing medical education.

Still in committee since October 15, 2025

Senate Bill 1051 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the PA Licensure Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the compact.

Still in committee since October 15, 2025

House Bill 78 · An Act providing for consumer data privacy, for duties of controllers and for duties of processors; and imposing penalties.

Sent October 3, 2025 · Reported out after 124 days

Senate Bill 1005 · An Act amending the act of July 6, 1984 (P.L.642, No.132), known as the Cash Consumer Protection Act, further providing for definitions and for refusal to provide property prohibited, providing for refusal to accept cash payment and further providing for injunctive relief, for civil penalties and for private actions.

Still in committee since September 17, 2025

Senate Bill 992 · 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 registration requirement, for unlawful acts and penalties, for blocking of caller identification and other telemarketing screening products or services prohibited, for unwanted telephone solicitation calls prohibited, for violations and for investigation.

Sent September 5, 2025 · Reported out after 5 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 983 · An Act providing for commercial/industrial rooftop solar generation; establishing the Commercial/Industrial Rooftop Solar Program; and promulgating regulations.

Still in committee since August 27, 2025

Senate Bill 977 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer choice billing; imposing penalties; and making repeals.

Still in committee since August 25, 2025

Senate Bill 981 · 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.

Still in committee since August 25, 2025

Senate Bill 966 · 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.

Still in committee since August 13, 2025

House Bill 1299 · 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.

Still in committee since July 23, 2025

Senate Bill 948 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, further providing for data to be supplied by electric utilities.

Still in committee since July 23, 2025

Senate Bill 950 · An Act providing for disclosure of cremation services for deceased animals, for distribution and certification, for required notices, for holding facility standards, for recordkeeping requirements, and for enforcement; and imposing penalties.

Still in committee since July 23, 2025

House Bill 1433 · 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.

Still in committee since July 22, 2025

House Bill 1646 · An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P.L.589, No.202), referred to as the Barbers' License Law, further providing for State Board of Barber Examiners.

Sent July 22, 2025 · Reported out after 316 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 80 · 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 July 14, 2025 · Reported out after 205 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted

House Bill 129 · 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.

Still in committee since July 14, 2025

House Bill 482 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Compact.

Sent July 14, 2025 · Reported out after 205 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1599 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for membership in regional transmission organization.

Still in committee since July 14, 2025

Senate Bill 907 · An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), entitled "An act establishing the State Real Estate Commission and providing for the licensing of real estate brokers and salesmen," in definitions, further providing for definitions and for State Real Estate Commission; in application of the act and penalties, further providing for unlawful to conduct business without license or registration certificate, for civil suits, for criminal penalties and for civil penalty; in powers and duties of the State Real Estate Commission - general, further providing for duty to issue licenses and registration certificates and for approval of schools, providing for continuing education for licensed home inspectors and further providing for administration and enforcement; in qualifications and applications for licenses and registration certificates, further providing for reputation and inactive licensee and revoked license and providing for home inspector license and home inspector-in-training registration; in duties of licensees, further providing for reciprocal licenses and for broker price opinion; making a repeal; and making an editorial change.

Sent July 8, 2025 · Reported out after 302 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted

Senate Bill 897 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for definitions and for duties of electric distribution companies.

Still in committee since June 30, 2025

House Bill 825 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, providing for double utility poles.

Still in committee since June 25, 2025

House Bill 1216 · 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.

Still in committee since June 24, 2025

House Bill 1359 · An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program, further providing for definitions, for procedure and for limitations; providing for regulation of self-service storage facilities; and making a repeal.

Sent June 24, 2025 · Reported out after 125 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 883 · An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, providing for limitations on licensure disqualification and discipline.

Still in committee since June 24, 2025

Senate Bill 887 · An Act providing for the use of the name of the prescriber's health care practice instead of the name of the prescriber on the prescription label for certain pharmaceuticals.

Still in committee since June 24, 2025

Senate Bill 891 · 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.

Still in committee since June 24, 2025

Senate Bill 892 · 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 to whom provisions in the act shall not apply.

Still in committee since June 24, 2025

House Bill 30 · 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.

Still in committee since June 18, 2025

House Bill 967 · 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.

Still in committee since June 18, 2025

House Bill 463 · 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.

Still in committee since June 6, 2025

House Bill 554 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Social Work Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Sent June 6, 2025 · Reported out after 243 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted

House Bill 668 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Counseling Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Sent June 6, 2025 · Reported out after 243 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted

Senate Bill 833 · 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.

Still in committee since June 6, 2025

Senate Bill 842 · An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.216, No.76), known as The Dental Law, further providing for definitions, for general powers of the State Board of Dentistry, for penalties and for restricted faculty license.

Sent June 6, 2025 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the Senate

House Bill 309 · An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, further providing for power to license, for visiting team physician and for licenses, exemptions, nonresident practitioners, graduate students, biennial registration and continuing medical education.

Sent May 22, 2025 · Reported out after 33 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 504 · An Act providing for community energy facilities; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, electric distribution companies and subscriber organizations; and providing for prevailing wage and labor requirements.

Still in committee since May 22, 2025

Senate Bill 758 · An Act providing for energy efficiency and conservation plans with inclusion of mechanical insulation.

Still in committee since May 22, 2025

House Bill 81 · 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 prohibition of certain fee charges.

Still in committee since May 12, 2025

House Bill 1057 · 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 May 12, 2025 · Reported out after 43 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted

Senate Bill 504 · An Act providing for community energy facilities; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, electric distribution companies and subscriber organizations; and providing for prevailing wage and labor requirements.

Still in committee since May 12, 2025

Senate Bill 505 · 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.

Still in committee since May 12, 2025

Senate Bill 748 · 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 May 9, 2025 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 719 · An Act amending the act of May 26, 1947 (P.L.318, No.140), known as the CPA Law, further providing for definitions, for general powers of the board, for examination and for requirements for issuance of certificate; repealing provisions relating to practice in this Commonwealth by individuals under substantial equivalency; further providing for practice outside this Commonwealth under substantial equivalency and for practice by firms and unlicensed entities under substantial equivalency; providing for practice in this Commonwealth by individuals under automatic mobility; and further providing for licenses to practice, for licensing of firms, for grounds for discipline, for reinstatement and for unlawful acts.

Sent May 6, 2025 · Reported out after 28 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 543 · 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.

Still in committee since April 28, 2025

Senate Bill 676 · 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.

Still in committee since April 28, 2025

Senate Bill 677 · 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.

Still in committee since April 28, 2025

Senate Bill 595 · An Act amending Title 5 (Athletics and Sports) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in wrestling, further providing for physician to be in attendance.

Still in committee since April 21, 2025

Senate Bill 601 · An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, providing for ivermectin without prescription or consultation with health care professional.

Still in committee since April 21, 2025

Senate Bill 639 · 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.

Still in committee since April 14, 2025

Senate Bill 640 · 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.

Still in committee since April 14, 2025

Senate Bill 616 · 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.

Still in committee since April 11, 2025

Senate Bill 571 · 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 April 9, 2025 · Reported out after 301 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted

Senate Bill 574 · 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.

Still in committee since April 9, 2025

Senate Bill 579 · 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, providing for licensing and regulating the practice of music therapy; and making editorial changes.

Still in committee since April 9, 2025

Senate Bill 583 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Social Work Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Sent April 9, 2025 · Reported out after 55 days

Senate Bill 585 · 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 prohibition of certain fee charges.

Still in committee since April 9, 2025

Senate Bill 600 · 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.

Still in committee since April 9, 2025

Senate Bill 604 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Counseling Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Sent April 9, 2025 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 512 · 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.

Still in committee since April 4, 2025

Senate Bill 540 · 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.

Still in committee since April 4, 2025

Senate Bill 535 · 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 for genetic counselor.

Sent April 2, 2025 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 536 · 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 April 2, 2025 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 538 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation network service, further providing for rates and forms of compensation.

Still in committee since April 2, 2025

Senate Bill 539 · 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.

Still in committee since April 2, 2025

House Bill 60 · An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further providing for permit to conduct a pharmacy.

Still in committee since March 26, 2025

Senate Bill 483 · An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in motor vehicle sales finance, further providing for notice; and imposing penalties.

Still in committee since March 26, 2025

Senate Bill 507 · An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), entitled "An act relating to the right to practice medicine and surgery and the right to practice medically related acts; reestablishing the State Board of Medical Education and Licensure as the State Board of Medicine and providing for its composition, powers and duties; providing for the issuance of licenses and certificates and the suspension and revocation of licenses and certificates; provided penalties; and making repeals," further providing for definitions, for midwifery and for nurse-midwife license; and providing for certified midwife license.

Sent March 21, 2025 · Reported out after 173 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 395 · 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.

Still in committee since March 20, 2025

Senate Bill 424 · An Act providing for minimum energy and water efficiency standards for certain products sold in this Commonwealth; imposing penalties; and making repeals.

Still in committee since March 17, 2025

Senate Bill 420 · 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.

Still in committee since March 10, 2025

Senate Bill 421 · 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.

Still in committee since March 10, 2025

Senate Bill 372 · 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.

Still in committee since March 6, 2025

Senate Bill 363 · 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.

Still in committee since March 3, 2025

Senate Bill 329 · An Act providing for continuing education in Lyme disease and related tick-borne diseases for health care professionals.

Still in committee since February 28, 2025

Senate Bill 331 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Sent February 28, 2025 · Reported out after 341 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 312 · 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.

Still in committee since February 26, 2025

Senate Bill 338 · 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.

Still in committee since February 26, 2025

Senate Bill 355 · 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.

Still in committee since February 26, 2025

Senate Bill 215 · 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.

Still in committee since February 3, 2025

Senate Bill 197 · 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.

Still in committee since January 29, 2025

Senate Bill 184 · 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 visiting team physician.

Sent January 24, 2025 · Reported out after 3 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 154 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Public Utility Code, providing for responsible utility customer protection.

Sent January 23, 2025 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the Senate

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 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.

Still in committee since January 22, 2025

Senate Bill 81 · An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Still in committee since January 22, 2025