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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 2, 1956 (1955 P.L.1206, No.375), entitled "An act relating to and defining the practice of podiatry; conferring powers and imposing duties on the State Board of Podiatry Examiners and the Department of State; requiring licensure; providing for the granting, cancellation, suspension and revocation of licenses; preserving the rights of existing licenses; providing for the promulgation of rules and regulations; transfer of jurisdiction and records to the board; regulation of schools of chiropody and podiatry; reciprocity; and providing penalties, and remedies," further providing for application for examination.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Podiatry Practice Act to modify the requirements for applying to take the podiatry examination. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement that an applicant must be a United States citizen or have legally declared an intention to become a citizen, instead focusing on residency in Pennsylvania. The application process remains largely the same, requiring applicants to be 21 years old, of good moral character, not addicted to alcohol or narcotic drugs, and a graduate of an accredited podiatric medicine and surgery school. Applicants must still submit a written application to the board, pay a fee determined by board regulations, and provide two photographs, with one verified by the dean of their podiatric medical school. The bill aims to update the language around citizenship requirements while maintaining professional standards for podiatry licensure in Pennsylvania. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D)*,
Heather Boyd (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Tarik Khan (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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