Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1961: 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.

Enacted Last action October 22, 2026: Act No. 76 of 2026

Plain-language summary

HB 1961 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on October 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Bob Merski (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 22, 2026): Act No. 76 of 2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bob Merski (Democratic). 18 co-sponsors.