Pennsylvania 2025-2026 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

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

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · high 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.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill updates definitions and licensing requirements for various medical professionals.

This legislation amends the Medical Practice Act by providing new definitions and requirements for certain healthcare roles. It specifically addresses licensing processes for respiratory therapists, perfusionists, genetic counselors, and other medical imaging professionals.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare professionals may face new definitions and licensing requirements in their roles.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Re-committed to Rules

  2. First consideration

  3. Reported as committed

  4. Referred to Professional Licensure

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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (Professional Licensure): Report Bill As Committed

Passed 26 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 12000
Total 26000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Arvind Venkat Democratic Yea
Brian Munroe Democratic Yea
Bridget M. Kosierowski Democratic Yea
Frank Burns Democratic Yea
Ismail Smith-Wade-El Democratic Yea
Kyle J. Mullins Democratic Yea
Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic Yea
Manuel Guzman Democratic Yea
Nancy Guenst Democratic Yea
Nathan Davidson Democratic Yea
Nikki Rivera Democratic Yea
Pat Gallagher Democratic Yea
Robert E. Merski Democratic Yea
Steven R. Malagari Democratic Yea
Abby Major Republican Yea
Andrew Kuzma Republican Yea
Dane Watro Republican Yea
Donna Scheuren Republican Yea
Joe Emrick Republican Yea
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Kristin Marcell Republican Yea
Mike Armanini Republican Yea
Steven C. Mentzer Republican Yea
Thomas L. Mehaffie Republican Yea
Valerie S. Gaydos Republican Yea
Zachary Mako Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2173?
HB 2173 is sponsored by Kyle J. Mullins (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), Dan K. Williams (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), Pat Gallagher (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), R. Lee James (Republican), Manuel Guzman (Democratic), Bridget M. Kosierowski (Democratic), Abby Major (Republican), Dane Watro (Republican), Valerie S. Gaydos (Republican), Malcolm Kenyatta (Democratic), Aaron Bernstine (Republican), and Tina Pickett (Republican).
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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