Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 536 — 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 and for genetic counselor.

Last action — Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Oct. 7, 2026

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 02, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

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Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill amends the Medical Practice Act to include genetic counselors in its definitions.

This bill updates the Medical Practice Act of 1985 to provide definitions concerning genetic counselors. It aims to formally recognize genetic counselors' roles within the medical framework.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the Medical Practice Act of 1985 to include a definition of 'genetic test' and modifies the scope of practice for genetic counselors.

  • Section 2

    "Genetic test." Any of the following: (1) The analysis of deoxyribonucleic acid to identify changes in gene sequence or expression levels. (2) The analysis of ribonucleic acid to determine gene expression. (3) Biochemical tests for the presence of gene products. (4) Microscopic analysis of chromosomes.

    This change establishes a formal definition for 'genetic test' within the context of the law.

  • Section 13.4(c)(1)(iii)

    Identify, order and coordinate genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies as appropriate for the genetic assessment. → Identify, order and coordinate genetic tests as appropriate for the genetic assessment.

    This modification simplifies the language by removing 'laboratory' and 'other diagnostic studies' from the scope of practice.

  • Section 13.4(c)(1)(viii)

    Provide written documentation of medical, genetic and counseling information for families, referring providers and other appropriate health care professionals and maintain the documentation in the client's medical records. → Provide written documentation of medical, genetic and counseling information for families, referring providers and other appropriate health care professionals and maintain the documentation in the client's medical records.

    This change is a reaffirmation of the existing obligation for genetic counselors to document and maintain specific information.

  • Section 13.4(c)(3)

    Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize a genetic counselor to diagnose, test manage or treat any genetic disease or condition or other disease or condition. → Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize a genetic counselor to diagnose, manage or treat any genetic disease or condition or other disease or condition.

    This change removes the word 'test' from the restrictions on the scope of practice for genetic counselors.

Action History

  1. Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Oct. 7, 2026

  2. In the House

  3. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Oct. 6, 2026

  4. Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 6, 2026 (50-0)

  5. Removed from table, June 25, 2026

  6. Laid on the table, June 25, 2026

  7. Re-reported as committed, May 6, 2026

  8. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2025

  9. Second consideration, June 23, 2025

  10. First consideration, June 11, 2025

  11. Reported as committed, June 11, 2025

  12. Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, April 2, 2025

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 252 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (252)

252 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage

Passed 50 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27000
Democratic 22000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 50000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Williams — Yea
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Yea
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Yea
James Andrew Malone Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Yea
John I. Kane Democratic Yea
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Yea
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Yea
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Yea
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Yea
Nikil Saval Democratic Yea
Patty Kim Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Yea
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Yea
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Yea
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 536?
SB 536 is sponsored by Lisa M. Boscola (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 536?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 02, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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