Bill > HB451

This bill provides amnesty for professionals who were disciplined during the COVID-19 pandemic for not complying with specific government orders and guidance. Specifically, the bill requires that any license, registration, certificate, or permit that was suspended, revoked, or otherwise disciplined by a licensing board during the Governor's Disaster Emergency Proclamation (which began on March 6, 2020) must be reinstated if the discipline was related to non-compliance with COVID-19 protocols. These protocols include orders from the Governor, the Secretary of Health, and guidance from the Departments of Health and Human Services specifically related to the novel coronavirus. The bill effectively erases disciplinary actions taken against professionals who did not follow COVID-19 related mandates during the emergency period, essentially providing a blanket forgiveness for such infractions. The legislation takes effect immediately, meaning professionals can have their previous disciplinary actions related to COVID-19 protocols immediately reviewed and potentially reversed.

Labor and Employment

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=451