HB980

Further providing for State Board of Pharmacy.

Chamber Passed·4/15/26

Pennsylvania HB980 amends the Pharmacy Act to revise the State Board of Pharmacy's composition and appointment process.

HB980 amends the Pharmacy Act to change the composition and appointment process for the State Board of Pharmacy. The board will include the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs, the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, two public representatives, six licensed pharmacists, and one registered pharmacy technician. Pharmacists must have been registered for at least five years before their appointment. The pharmacy technician must either be registered for five years or provide an attestation from a licensed pharmacist.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Apr 15
Current
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

201 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Oct 8, 2025

10:00 AM

Professional Licensure (h) Hearing

History

Apr 23

Senate

Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

Apr 15

House

Re-reported as committed

Apr 15

House

Third consideration and final passage (201-0)