Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

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.

In committee Last action September 8, 2026: Laid on the table

Plain-language summary

HB 2173 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Kyle Mullins (Democratic). It lists 41 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 8, 2026): Laid on the table.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kyle Mullins (Democratic). 41 co-sponsors.