2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill

HB 2173

An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants and trainees; further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification; repealing provisions relating to radiologic procedures and education and training required; and making a repeal.

Out of committee Last action September 8, 2026: Laid on the table

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 42

Prime sponsor

Kyle Mullins

Cosponsors (41)

Aaron Bernstine, Abby Major, Andrew Kuzma, Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Carol Hill-Evans, Craig Staats, Dan Williams, Dane Watro, Ed Neilson, Eric Davanzo, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jason Ortitay, Jennifer O'Mara, Jim Prokopiak, Joe Kerwin, Joe Mcandrew, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Jonathan Fritz, Jose Giral, Kate Klunk, Kathleen Tomlinson, Kyle Donahue, Malcolm Kenyatta, Manuel Guzman, Melissa Cerrato, Mike Armanini, Nancy Guenst, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Pat Gallagher, R. Lee James, Robert Freeman, Robert Merski, Sean Dougherty, Steven Malagari, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Brennan, Tina Pickett, Valerie Gaydos

Status

Out of committee as of September 8, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 1

June 3, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Professional Licensure): Report Bill As CommittedPassed26–0

yes (26) Abby Major, Andrew Kuzma, Arvind Venkat, Brian Munroe, Bridget Kosierowski, Dane Watro, Donna Scheuren, Frank Burns, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Joe Emrick, Kathleen Tomlinson, Kristin Marcell, Kyle Mullins, Malcolm Kenyatta, Manuel Guzman, Mike Armanini, Nancy Guenst, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Pat Gallagher, Robert Merski, Steven Malagari, Steven Mentzer, Thomas Mehaffie, Valerie Gaydos, Zachary Mako

Official roll call

Timeline 6

Date	Chamber	Action
September 8, 2026	House	Laid on the table
September 8, 2026	House	Re-reported as committed
June 3, 2026	House	Re-committed to Rules
June 3, 2026	House	First consideration
June 3, 2026	House	Reported as committed
February 27, 2026	House	Referred to Professional Licensure

Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.