Pennsylvania · 2025-2026
HB 2173
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.
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HB 2173 amends the Medical Practice Act of 1985 to update definitions for various healthcare professionals, including respiratory therapists, perfusionists, genetic counselors, and medical imaging personnel. The bill further addresses licensing and general qualifications for these groups while repealing specific provisions related to radiologic procedures and required education and training.
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Sponsors + 41 cosponsors
- Kyle Mullins Democratic lead
- Aaron Bernstine Republican
- Abby Major Republican
- Andrew Kuzma Republican
- Ben Sanchez Democratic
- Bob Freeman Democratic
- Bob Merski Democratic
- Bridget Malloy Kosierowski Democratic
- Bryan Cutler Republican
- Carol Hill-Evans Democratic
- Craig Staats Republican
- Dane Watro Republican
- Dan Williams Democratic
- Ed Neilson Democratic
- Eric Davanzo Republican
- Izzy Smith-Wade-El Democratic
- Jason Ortitay Republican
- Jenn O'Mara Democratic
- Jim Prokopiak Democratic
- Joe Kerwin Republican
- Joe McAndrew Democratic
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic
- Jonathan Fritz Republican
- José Giral Democratic
- Kate Klunk Republican
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Motion / question | Chamber | Stage | Roll | Outcome | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committee vote (Professional Licensure): Report Bill As Committed | lower | — | d5da60cd-db3a-4607-b284-dbb942a04d96 | pass | 26 | 0 | 0 | Jun 3, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d5da60cd-db3a-4607-b284-dbb942a04d96 CC0-1.0 |