PennsylvaniaHB 16462025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P.L.589, No.202), referred to as the Barbers' License Law, further providing for State Board of Barber Examiners.

Sponsored By: Andre D. Carroll (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Barber board needs majority to act

The State Board of Barber Examiners now needs a majority of its lawfully serving members to make a quorum. Before, six members were required. This change takes effect immediately. It helps the board meet and decide licensing and discipline even when there are vacancies.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Andre D. Carroll

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Ben Waxman

    Democratic • House

  • Benjamin V. Sanchez

    Democratic • House

  • Carol Hill-Evans

    Democratic • House

  • Carol Kazeem

    Democratic • House

  • Dan K. Williams

    Democratic • House

  • G. Roni Green

    Democratic • House

  • Jim Rigby

    Republican • House

  • Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz

    Democratic • House

  • Steven C. Mentzer

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 416 • No: 302

committee vote • 6/3/2026

13 0

Yes: 13 • No: 0

committee vote • 7/9/2025

37 0

Yes: 37 • No: 0

House vote • 7/9/2025

House Bill 1646 PN1996, FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 115 • No: 88

House vote • 7/8/2025

House Bill 1646 PN1996 A01494

Yes: 101 • No: 102

House vote • 7/8/2025

House Bill 1646 PN1996 A01480

Yes: 91 • No: 112

committee vote • 7/8/2025

33 0

Yes: 33 • No: 0

committee vote • 6/30/2025

26 0

Yes: 26 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Act No. 32 of 2026

    7/20/2026Governor
  2. Approved by the Governor

    7/20/2026Governor
  3. Presented to the Governor

    7/12/2026Senate
  4. Signed in Senate

    7/12/2026Senate
  5. Signed in House

    7/12/2026Senate
  6. Third consideration and final passage (49-1)

    7/12/2026Senate
  7. Re-reported as committed

    6/22/2026Senate
  8. Re-referred to Appropriations

    6/8/2026Senate
  9. Second consideration

    6/8/2026Senate
  10. First consideration

    6/3/2026Senate
  11. Reported as committed

    6/3/2026Senate
  12. Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

    7/22/2025Senate
  13. Third consideration and final passage (115-88)

    7/9/2025House
  14. Re-reported as committed

    7/9/2025House
  15. Re-committed to Appropriations

    7/8/2025House
  16. Second consideration

    7/8/2025House
  17. Re-reported as committed

    7/8/2025House
  18. Re-committed to Rules

    6/30/2025House
  19. First consideration

    6/30/2025House
  20. Reported as committed

    6/30/2025House
  21. Referred to Professional Licensure

    6/23/2025House

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