Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

SB 891 — An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for examinations and certificates; and abrogating regulations.

Last action — Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill allows eligible nursing program graduates to be admitted immediately to examinations without delay due to verification processes.

  • Section 5

    (f) The Board shall immediately admit to examination an eligible applicant who has satisfactorily completed a nursing education program approved and listed under sections 6.1 and 6.2 for the preparation of registered professional nurses upon receipt of a nursing education verification under this subsection. The approved nursing education program shall submit the nursing education verification to the Board immediately upon the eligible applicant's satisfactory completion of the approved nursing education program. The Board shall not delay admission to examination for an eligible applicant who meets the requirements under this subsection.

    This addition ensures that eligible nursing graduates can take their examinations without unnecessary delays.

  • 49 Pa. Code §§ 21.21 and 21.23

    49 Pa. Code §§ 21.21 and 21.23

    This abrogation removes any conflicting regulations that could hinder the immediate admission to examinations as stipulated in the new subsection.

Action History

  1. Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 249 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (249)

249 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 891?
SB 891 is sponsored by Dawn W. Keefer (Republican), Doug Mastriano (Republican), Lisa Baker (Republican), and Elder A. Vogel (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 891?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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