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Introduced
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
In Committee
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
Crossed Over
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
Passed
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
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 visiting team physician.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Medical Practice Act of 1985 to modify regulations for visiting team physicians, expanding their licensure exemptions. Specifically, the bill allows physicians licensed in good standing in another state or country to practice in Pennsylvania without obtaining a separate state license when working with sports teams. The legislation increases the maximum duration of licensure exemptions from 10 days to 45 days per sporting event, removing the previous complex provision that allowed up to 20 additional days with board approval. The bill now permits physicians to request an extension beyond 45 days directly from the medical board, simplifying the process for out-of-state sports team physicians. The changes apply to both physicians traveling with sports teams and those certified by national sports governing bodies, providing more flexibility for medical professionals providing care during sporting events while maintaining oversight through the board's approval process.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (11)
Joseph Picozzi (R)*,
Lisa Baker (R),
Rosemary Brown (R),
Frank Farry (R),
Chris Gebhard (R),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Nick Miller (D),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Kristin Phillips-Hill (R),
Nickolas Pisciottano (D),
Nikil Saval (D),
Last Action
Act No. 2 of 2025 (on 02/06/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=184 |
| House Fiscal Note PN 0128 | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/FN/2025/0/SB0184P0128.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0184&pn=0128 |
| Senate Amendment A00019 (PN 0124) | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/amendments/text/2025/0/A00019 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0184&pn=0124 |
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