Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 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 — Removed from table

  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 April 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    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 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill updates definitions and provisions related to genetic counselors in medical practice laws.

This legislation amends the Medical Practice Act to include new definitions and regulations regarding genetic counselors. It aims to clarify their role and responsibilities within medical practice.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: For healthcare providers, this legislation clarifies the role of genetic counselors, potentially impacting how they collaborate in patient care.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Removed from table

  2. Laid on the table

  3. Re-reported as committed

  4. Re-referred to Appropriations

  5. Second consideration

  6. First consideration

  7. Reported as committed

  8. Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

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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"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 (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed

Passed 22 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 14000
Democratic 8000
Total 22000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Yea
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Patty Kim Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Yea
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Committee vote (Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure): Reported as Committed

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 5000
Republican 8001
Total 13001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Yea
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Not Voting
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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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 is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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