HB 5542025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 554
An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Social Work Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
In committee Last action March 16, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 38
- Prime sponsor
- Aerion Abney
- Cosponsors (37)
- Abigail Salisbury, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, Dan Frankel, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Dave Madsen, Ed Neilson, G. Roni Green, Gina Curry, Heather Boyd, Jennifer O'Mara, Joanne Stehr, John Inglis Iii, Jose Giral, Joseph Hohenstein, Justin Fleming, Kristine Howard, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mary Jo Daley, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Rick Krajewski, Robert Freeman, Robert Merski, Sean Dougherty, Steve Samuelson, Tarik Khan, Tim Brennan, Tim Twardzik
Status
In committee as of March 16, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 6
February 4, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure): Adopt Amendment A02328Passed14–0
yes (14) Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, Dawn Keefer, Frank Farry, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Pisciottano, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Steven Santarsiero
February 4, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure): Reported as Amended A02328Passed14–0
yes (14) Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, Dawn Keefer, Frank Farry, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Pisciottano, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Steven Santarsiero
June 4, 2025House of RepresentativesFINAL PASSAGEPassed187–15
yes (187) Abby Major, Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Alec Ryncavage, Amen Brown, Andre Carroll, Andrew Kuzma, Anita Kulik, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brad Roae, Brandon Markosek, Brenda Pugh, Brett Miller, Brian Munroe, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Bud Cook, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Craig Williams, Dallas Kephart, Dan Frankel, Dan Goughnour, Dan Miller, Dan Moul, Dan Williams, Dane Watro, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, David Rowe, David Zimmerman, Donna Scheuren, Ed Neilson, Eddie Pashinski, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Eric Weaknecht, Frank Burns, G. Roni Green, Gary Day, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Greg Vitali, Heather Boyd, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jack Rader, Jacklyn Rusnock, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jamie Flick, Jared Solomon, Jason Dawkins, Jason Ortitay, Jeanne Mcneill, Jeff Olsommer, Jennifer O'Mara, Jeremy Shaffer, Jesse Topper, Jessica Benham, Jill Cooper, Jim Haddock, Jim Prokopiak, Jim Rigby, Joanna Mcclinton, Joanne Stehr, Joe Ciresi, Joe Emrick, Joe Hogan, Joe Kerwin, Joe Mcandrew, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, John Schlegel, Jonathan Fritz, Jordan Harris, Jose Giral, Joseph Hohenstein, Josh Bashline, Joshua Kail, Joshua Siegel, Justin Fleming, Kate Klunk, Kathleen Tomlinson, Kathy Rapp, Keith Greiner, Keith Harris, Kerry Benninghoff, Kristin Marcell, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Leanne Krueger, Leslie Rossi, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Louis Schmitt, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Marc Anderson, Marci Mustello, Mark Gillen, Marla Brown, Martin Causer, Martina White, Mary Jo Daley, Marylouise Isaacson, Matthew Bradford, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Michael Stender, Mike Armanini, Mike Jones, Milou Mackenzie, Mindy Fee, Morgan Cephas, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Natalie Mihalek, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Parke Wentling, Pat Gallagher, Patrick Harkins, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry A. Stambaugh, Perry Warren, Peter Schweyer, R. Lee James, Regina G. Young, Rich Irvin, Rick Krajewski, Rob Kauffman, Robert Freeman, Robert Matzie, Robert Merski, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Ryan Bizzarro, Ryan Warner, Scott Conklin, Sean Dougherty, Shelby Labs, Sheryl Delozier, Steve Samuelson, Steven Malagari, Steven Mentzer, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Tim Twardzik, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett, Tom Jones, Torren Ecker, Valerie Gaydos, Zachary Mako
no (15) Aaron Bernstine, Barbara Gleim, Carl Metzgar, David Maloney, Doyle Heffley, Jacob Banta, Jamie Walsh, Joe Hamm, John Lawrence, Joseph D'Orsie, Robert Leadbeter, Scott Barger, Stephanie Borowicz, Stephenie Scialabba, Wendy Fink
other (1) Seth Grove
June 4, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As CommittedPassed37–0
yes (37) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Charity Krupa, Dave Madsen, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Gina Curry, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jeff Olsommer, Joe Webster, Jordan Harris, Joshua Kail, Joshua Siegel, Justin Fleming, Kristin Marcell, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Manuel Guzman, Marci Mustello, Marla Brown, Pat Gallagher, Paul Friel, Regina G. Young, Ryan Warner, Steven Malagari, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Tim Brennan, Torren Ecker, Zachary Mako
May 6, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Professional Licensure): Report Bill As AmendedPassed26–0
yes (26) Andrew Kuzma, Arvind Venkat, Brian Munroe, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Dan Miller, 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, Pat Gallagher, Robert Merski, Steven Malagari, Thomas Mehaffie, Torren Ecker, Valerie Gaydos, Zachary Mako
May 6, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Professional Licensure): Adopt Amendment A00239Passed26–0
yes (26) Andrew Kuzma, Arvind Venkat, Brian Munroe, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Dan Miller, 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, Pat Gallagher, Robert Merski, Steven Malagari, Thomas Mehaffie, Torren Ecker, Valerie Gaydos, Zachary Mako
Timeline 14
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| March 16, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| February 4, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| February 4, 2026 | Senate | Reported as amended |
| June 6, 2025 | Senate | Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure |
| June 4, 2025 | House | Third consideration and final passage |
| June 4, 2025 | House | Re-reported as committed |
| June 3, 2025 | House | Re-committed to Appropriations |
| June 3, 2025 | House | Second consideration |
| June 2, 2025 | House | Removed from table |
| May 6, 2025 | House | Laid on the table |
| May 6, 2025 | House | First consideration |
| May 6, 2025 | House | Reported as amended |
| February 11, 2025 | 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.