Pennsylvania · 2025-2026
SB 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.
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Summary AI-generated
Pennsylvania SB 719 amends the CPA Law to update definitions, board powers, examination procedures, and certificate issuance requirements. The bill repeals provisions regarding practice by individuals under substantial equivalency while adding rules for practice outside the Commonwealth, practice by firms and unlicensed entities, and practice by individuals under automatic mobility. It also further addresses licensing, discipline grounds, reinstatement, and unlawful acts.
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Sponsors + 10 cosponsors
- Scott Hutchinson Republican lead
- Frank Farry Republican
- Greg Rothman Republican
- James Malone Democratic
- Jay Costa Democratic
- Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican
- Lisa Baker Republican
- Nick Miller Democratic
- Nick Pisciottano Democratic
- Patty Kim Democratic
- Wayne Fontana Democratic
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Motion / question | Chamber | Stage | Roll | Outcome | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FINAL PASSAGE | lower | — | 07fd975e-85ee-4a1c-8431-e79128b27a71 | pass | 197 | 0 | 0 | Jun 26, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/07fd975e-85ee-4a1c-8431-e79128b27a71 CC0-1.0 |
| Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As Committed | lower | — | 704a0c43-a379-41b3-88b9-21f7e4a8e509 | pass | 35 | 0 | 0 | Jun 25, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/704a0c43-a379-41b3-88b9-21f7e4a8e509 CC0-1.0 |
| Committee vote (Professional Licensure): Report Bill As Committed | lower | — | 7d968a4e-9edf-4883-8bb1-ea968bc4645e | pass | 24 | 0 | 0 | Jun 24, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7d968a4e-9edf-4883-8bb1-ea968bc4645e CC0-1.0 |
| FINAL PASSAGE | upper | — | a84fd4ff-c801-4a4d-8542-2965c6816f09 | pass | 49 | 0 | 1 | Jun 11, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a84fd4ff-c801-4a4d-8542-2965c6816f09 CC0-1.0 |
| Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed | upper | — | e3886c68-ee6d-4a32-b2e8-e50b35751397 | pass | 22 | 0 | 0 | Jun 10, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e3886c68-ee6d-4a32-b2e8-e50b35751397 CC0-1.0 |
| Committee vote (Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure): Adopt Amendment | upper | — | 13fb6d58-066b-4e48-8fe8-bddd97ace438 | pass | 14 | 0 | 0 | Jun 3, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/13fb6d58-066b-4e48-8fe8-bddd97ace438 CC0-1.0 |
| Committee vote (Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure): Reported as… | upper | — | 8c622d15-9882-4e07-806d-286ce7abdb2d | pass | 14 | 0 | 0 | Jun 3, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8c622d15-9882-4e07-806d-286ce7abdb2d CC0-1.0 |