# Pennsylvania HB 2173: An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic . . .counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants and trainees; further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification; repealing provisions relating to radiologic procedures and education and training required; and making a repeal.

Pennsylvania HB 2173, An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic . . .counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants and trainees; further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification; repealing provisions relating to radiologic procedures and education and training required; and making a repeal., is a 2025-2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Kyle J. Mullins (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-09-08 (Laid on the table) (as of 2026-10-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: Pennsylvania HB 2173
- State: Pennsylvania
- Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
- Title: An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic . . .counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants and trainees; further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification; repealing provisions relating to radiologic procedures and education and training required; and making a repeal.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-27
- Last action: 2026-09-08, Laid on the table
- Sponsor: Kyle J. Mullins (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 43
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Kyle J. Mullins (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Aaron Bernstine (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Abby Major (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Andrew Kuzma (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Arvind Venkat (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Bridget M. Kosierowski (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Bryan Cutler (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Craig T. Staats (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Dan K. Williams (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Dane Watro (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Danilo Burgos (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ed Neilson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Davanzo (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Ismail Smith-Wade-El (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jason Ortitay (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jim Prokopiak (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Joe Kerwin (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Joe McAndrew (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jonathan Fritz (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jose Giral (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kate A. Klunk (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Kathleen C. Tomlinson (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Kyle Donahue (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Malcolm Kenyatta (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Manuel Guzman Jr. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Melissa Cerrato (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mike Armanini (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Nancy Guenst (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nathan Davidson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nikki Rivera (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Pat Gallagher (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: R. Lee James (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Robert Freeman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Robert E. Merski (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sean Dougherty (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Thomas L. Mehaffie III (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Tim Brennan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tina Pickett (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Valerie S. Gaydos (Republican), House

## Actions (6)

- 2026-09-08: Laid on the table (House)
- 2026-09-08: Re-reported as committed (House)
- 2026-06-03: Re-committed to Rules (House)
- 2026-06-03: First consideration (House)
- 2026-06-03: Reported as committed (House)
- 2026-02-27: Referred to Professional Licensure (House)

## Bill text

- PN 2947, 2026-02-27: [HTML](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/HTM/2025/0/HB2173/PN2947), [PDF](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/DOC/2025/0/HB2173/PN2947), [PDF](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2173/PN2947)

## Related bills

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## Sources
- [PN 2947 (HTML)](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/HTM/2025/0/HB2173/PN2947)
- [PN 2947 (PDF)](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/DOC/2025/0/HB2173/PN2947)
- [PN 2947 (PDF)](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2173/PN2947)

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- [SB 804: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated S…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/PA-SB804-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/PA-HB2173-2025-2026 (as of 2026-10-11).