Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 25 D · 17 R cosponsors

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.

Last action — Re-committed to RULES, June 3, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 42 sponsors

    1 primary, 41 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (25 D · 17 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill updates definitions and licensing for various medical professions.

This legislation amends the Medical Practice Act to provide clearer definitions and licensing requirements for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals, among others. It also repeals certain outdated education and training provisions.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means a clearer pathway for licensing and certification for healthcare professionals in the imaging and therapy fields.

Summary

Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Health and Safety Act

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Re-committed to RULES, June 3, 2026

  2. First consideration, June 3, 2026

  3. Reported as committed, June 3, 2026

  4. Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Feb. 27, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 41 co-sponsors · 211 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (41)

Not signed on (211)

211 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2173 do?
Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Health and Safety Act
Who sponsors HB 2173?
HB 2173 is sponsored by Kyle J. Mullins (Democratic), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), R. Lee James (Republican), Malcolm Kenyatta (Democratic), Bryan Cutler (Republican), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Joe McAndrew (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Tim Brennan (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic), Kyle Donahue (Democratic), Thomas L. Mehaffie (Republican), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Eric Davanzo (Republican), Craig T. Staats (Republican), Joe Kerwin (Republican), Kathleen C. Tomlinson (Republican), Jonathan Fritz (Republican), Sean Dougherty (Democratic), Andrew Kuzma (Republican), Nathan Davidson (Democratic), Mike Armanini (Republican), Jose Giral (Democratic), Jim Prokopiak (Democratic), Melissa Cerrato (Democratic), Ismail Smith-Wade-El (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Kate A. Klunk (Republican), Jason Ortitay (Republican), Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Robert E. Merski (Democratic), Manuel Guzman (Democratic), Bridget M. Kosierowski (Democratic), Abby Major (Republican), Dane Watro (Republican), Valerie S. Gaydos (Republican), Aaron Bernstine (Republican), Tina Pickett (Republican), and Dan K. Williams (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2173?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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