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Introduced
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
In Committee
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 23, 1972 (P.L.136, No.52), entitled "An act relating to the practice of psychology, providing for licensing of psychologists, making certain acts illegal and providing penalties," further providing for State Board of Psychology.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the composition of the State Board of Psychology by removing the requirement that board members must be United States citizens, while maintaining the existing requirement that members must have been residents of Pennsylvania for at least three years. The board will continue to consist of nine members, with eight appointed by the Governor (with Senate consent) and the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs serving as the ninth member. The bill preserves the existing requirement of two public representatives and six licensed psychologists who represent diverse practice areas within the field of psychology. The changes to the board's membership criteria are relatively minor and focused on eliminating the citizenship prerequisite. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, which is standard practice for legislative changes to provide time for implementation and public notification.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (13)
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D)*,
Heather Boyd (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Last Action
Referred to State Government (on 04/22/2025)
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