HB80

Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Chamber Passed·7/7/25

Pennsylvania joins the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact to facilitate practice across state lines.

The bill authorizes Pennsylvania to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, enabling licensed professionals to practice across state lines. The Compact allows audiologists and speech-language pathologists to hold a license in their home state and practice in other member states. It establishes a Commission to oversee the Compact, manage a data system for sharing licensure and adverse action information, and promulgate rules. The Compact aims to improve public access to services while maintaining state regulatory authority.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 14–0 · Jul 7, 2025
Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 4

10:00 AM

Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure (s) Hearing

Jun 17, 2025

9:00 AM

Professional Licensure (h) Hearing

History

Mar 16

Senate

Second consideration

Mar 16

Senate

Re-referred to Appropriations

Feb 4

Senate

Reported as amended