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PA HB19
PA HB19Further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts; and further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification.
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Introduced
07/05/2023
07/05/2023
In Committee
07/05/2023
07/05/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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 respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts; and further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Medical Practice Act of 1985 to further define and provide for the licensing of respiratory therapists, perfusionists, genetic counselors, prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists, orthotic fitters, behavior analysts, and assistant behavior analysts. It establishes qualifications, requirements, and regulations for the licensing and practice of these professions, including provisions related to moral character, criminal convictions, continuing education, and professional liability insurance. The bill also grants the State Board of Medicine the authority to promulgate temporary and final regulations to implement the addition of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE (on 07/05/2023)
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