SB 5352025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 535
An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, further providing for definitions and for genetic counselor.
In committee Last action October 7, 2026: Referred to Professional Licensure
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 1
- Prime sponsor
- Lisa Boscola
Status
In committee as of October 7, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 3
October 6, 2026State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed50–0
yes (50) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Carolyn Comitta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Katie Muth, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
May 6, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed22–0
yes (22) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judith Schwank, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Langerholc
June 11, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure): Reported as CommittedPassed13–0
yes (13) Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, Dawn Keefer, Frank Farry, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Boscola, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Pisciottano, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Steven Santarsiero
other (1) Lynda Schlegel Culver
Timeline 10
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | House | Referred to Professional Licensure |
| October 6, 2026 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| June 25, 2026 | Senate | Removed from table |
| June 25, 2026 | Senate | Laid on the table |
| May 6, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| June 23, 2025 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| June 23, 2025 | Senate | Second consideration |
| June 11, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| June 11, 2025 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| April 2, 2025 | Senate | Referred to Consumer Protection & 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.