SB719Introduced in the Senate
Further providing for definitions, for general powers of the board, for examination and for requirements for issuance of certificate; repealing provisions relating to practice in this Commonwealth by individuals under substantial equivalency; further providing for practice outside this Commonwealth under substantial equivalency and for practice by firms and unlicensed entities under substantial equivalency; providing for practice in this Commonwealth by individuals under automatic mobility; and further providing for licenses to practice, for licensing of firms, for grounds for discipline, for reinstatement and for unlawful acts.
Introduced by Scott Hutchinson, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act amending the act of May 26, 1947 (P.L.318, No.140), known as the CPA Law, further providing for definitions, for general powers of the board, for examination and for requirements for issuance of certificate; repealing provisions relating to practice in this Commonwealth by individuals under substantial equivalency; further providing for practice outside this Commonwealth under substantial equivalency and for practice by firms and unlicensed entities under substantial equivalency; providing for practice in this Commonwealth by individuals under automatic mobility; and further providing for licenses to practice, for licensing of firms, for grounds for discipline, for reinstatement and for unlawful acts.
Where it stands
Act No. 27 of 2025
June 30, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Floor: SB 719 PN 862, FINAL PASSAGE · June 26, 2025
202
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
203 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Harkins | 1 | Yes |
| Robert Merski | 2 | Yes |
| Ryan Bizzarro | 3 | Yes |
| Jacob Banta | 4 | Yes |
| 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 (49-0)
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 (202-0)
Signed in Senate
Signed in House
Presented to the Governor
Approved by the Governor
Act No. 27 of 2025
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