HB1961Introduced in the House
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.
Introduced by Robert Merski, District 2
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act 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.
Where it stands
Second consideration
July 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Appropriations: PN2870, Re-Reported as Committed · July 10, 2026
22
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
22 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sharif Street | 3 | Yes |
| Arthur Haywood | 4 | Yes |
| Joseph Picozzi | 5 | Yes |
| Vincent Hughes | 7 | Yes |
| Judy Schwank | 11 | Yes |
| Scott Martin | 13 | Yes |
| Patty Kim | 15 | Yes |
| Jarrett Coleman | 16 | Yes |
| Amanda Cappelletti | 17 | Yes |
| Tracy Pennycuick | 24 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Professional Licensure
Reported as committed
First consideration
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Second consideration, with amendments
Re-committed to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (202-0)
In the Senate
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
Reported as amended
First consideration
Re-referred to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Second consideration
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