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PA SB 1243

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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.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · upper

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Did PA SB 1243 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 1243 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-23): Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

What is PA SB 1243 about?

PA SB 1243 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “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.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 1243?

Gene Yaw is the primary sponsor of PA SB 1243, joined by 8 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-23 — Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Gene Yawprimary
  • Tracy Pennycuickcosponsor
  • Elder Vogelcosponsor
  • Lisa Bakercosponsor
  • Lynda Schlegel Culvercosponsor
  • David Argallcosponsor
  • John Kanecosponsor
  • Scott Hutchinsoncosponsor
  • Amanda Cappelletticosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-23

    Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

    referral-committee

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