HB1961

Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the PA Licensure Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the PA Licensure Compact.

Chamber Passed·11/17/25

Pennsylvania HB1961 authorizes the Commonwealth to join the PA Licensure Compact, facilitating interstate practice for physician assistants.

Pennsylvania HB1961 authorizes the Commonwealth to join the PA Licensure Compact, enabling physician assistants to practice across participating states. The bill establishes the PA Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the compact, including data systems, rulemaking, and dispute resolution. It defines terms like "Compact Privilege," "Adverse Action," and "Remote State." The compact aims to enhance access to medical services while maintaining patient safety and state regulatory authority.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 22–0 · Nov 17, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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17
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jul 10

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Feb 4

10:00 AM

Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure (s) Hearing

History

Jul 11

Senate

Second consideration

Jul 10

Senate

Re-reported as committed

May 5

Senate

Re-referred to Appropriations