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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Medical Practice Act of 1985 by updating two key definitions related to medical practitioners. Specifically, the bill modifies the definition of "doctor of osteopathy or osteopathic doctor" by changing the reference from the State Board of Medical Examiners to the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, and updates the definition of "primary supervising physician" by removing the requirement of being registered with the board and clarifying the licensing requirements for physicians who supervise physician assistants. The changes appear to streamline and clarify the legal language around medical licensing and supervision, particularly for osteopathic doctors and physician assistants. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, providing a standard transition period for medical boards and practitioners to adapt to the updated definitions.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (25)
Arvind Venkat (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Sean Dougherty (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Ann Flood (R),
Dan Frankel (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Roni Green (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Kristin Marcell (R),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Jeremy Shaffer (R),
Tim Twardzik (R),
Last Action
Professional Licensure (h) Hearing (11:30:00 2/3/2025 Room 515 Irvis Office) (on 02/03/2025)
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