SB507Introduced in the Senate
Amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), entitled "An act relating to the right to practice medicine and surgery and the right to practice medically related acts; reestablishing the State Board of Medical Education and Licensure as the State Board of Medicine and providing for its composition, powers and duties; providing for the issuance of licenses and certificates and the suspension and revocation of licenses and certificates; provided penalties; and making repeals," further providing for definitions, for midwifery and for nurse-midwife license; and providing for certified midwife license.
Introduced by Rosemary Brown, District 40
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), entitled "An act relating to the right to practice medicine and surgery and the right to practice medically related acts; reestablishing the State Board of Medical Education and Licensure as the State Board of Medicine and providing for its composition, powers and duties; providing for the issuance of licenses and certificates and the suspension and revocation of licenses and certificates; provided penalties; and making repeals," further providing for definitions, for midwifery and for nurse-midwife license; and providing for certified midwife license.
Where it stands
Act No. 14 of 2026
May 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
7 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Floor: PN1158, FINAL PASSAGE · April 29, 2026
197
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
201 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Harkins | 1 | Yes |
| Robert Merski | 2 | Yes |
| Ryan Bizzarro | 3 | Yes |
| Jacob Banta | 4 | No |
| Eric Weaknecht | 5 | Yes |
| Bradley Roae | 6 | Yes |
| Parke Wentling | 7 | Yes |
| Aaron Bernstine | 8 | Yes |
| Marla Gallo Brown | 9 | Yes |
| Amen Brown | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
Reported as amended
First consideration
Second consideration
Re-referred to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (49-1)
In the House
Referred to Professional Licensure
Reported as committed
First consideration
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Second consideration
Re-referred to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (197-4)
Signed in Senate
Signed in House
Presented to the Governor
Approved by the Governor
Act No. 14 of 2026
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