Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1243: An Act amending the act of March 23, 1972 (P.L.136, No.52), known as the Professional Psychologists Practice Act, further providing for definitions, for State Board of Psychology and for powers of the board; providing for prescription certificate, for prescribing and administrative practices and for controlled substances; and further providing for refusal, suspension or revocation of license, for reporting of multiple licensure and for penalties and injunctions against unlawful practice.

In committee Last action March 23, 2026: Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

Plain-language summary

SB 1243 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on March 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of March 23, 1972 (P.L.136, No.52), known as the Professional Psychologists Practice Act, further providing for definitions, for State Board of Psychology and for powers of the board; providing for prescription certificate, for prescribing and administrative practices and for controlled substances; and further providing for refusal, suspension or revocation of license, for reporting of multiple licensure and for penalties and injunctions against unlawful practice. Primary sponsor: Gene Yaw (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gene Yaw (Republican). 8 co-sponsors.