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PA HB1733
PA HB1733Further providing for legislative intent, for definitions, for license required, for State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, for powers and functions of board, for qualifications for license, for procedures for licensing, for exemption from licensure examination, for reciprocity, for endorsement of out-of-State licenses and for reinstatement of license; providing for restriction on use of title "licensed professional art therapist" and related t
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Introduced
07/14/2025
07/14/2025
In Committee
07/14/2025
07/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.220, No.39), entitled "An act licensing and regulating the practice of social work; providing penalties; and making an appropriation," further providing for legislative intent, for definitions, for license required, for State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, for powers and functions of board, for qualifications for license, for procedures for licensing, for exemption from licensure examination, for reciprocity, for endorsement of out-of-State licenses and for reinstatement of license; providing for restriction on use of title "licensed professional art therapist" and related titles; and further providing for penalties, for license renewal, records and fees and for unlawful practice.
AI Summary
This bill adds professional art therapists and licensed associate art therapists to the existing professional licensing framework for social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors in Pennsylvania. It establishes comprehensive licensing requirements for professional art therapists, including detailed educational qualifications, supervised clinical experience, examination standards, and professional practice guidelines. The bill creates two new licensing categories: licensed professional art therapist (for independent practice) and licensed associate art therapist (for supervised practice), and adds two professional art therapist members to the State Board. Key provisions include defining art therapy as a specialized form of psychotherapy, outlining educational requirements (such as requiring a master's degree with specific coursework), mandating supervised clinical experience (3,000 hours), and establishing standards for supervision and professional practice. The bill also creates provisions for reciprocity, endorsement of out-of-state licenses, and restrictions on using professional art therapy titles. The licensing requirements are designed to ensure that art therapists meet rigorous professional standards, protect public safety, and provide a clear regulatory framework for practicing professional art therapy in Pennsylvania.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (19)
Tim Briggs (D)*,
Danilo Burgos (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Torren Ecker (R),
Bob Freeman (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Thomas Kutz (R),
Steve Malagari (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Chad Reichard (R),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Last Action
Referred to Professional Licensure (on 07/14/2025)
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