Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 719: An Act amending the act of May 26, 1947 (P.L.318, No.140), known as the CPA Law, further providing for definitions, for general powers of the board, for examination and for requirements for issuance of certificate; repealing provisions relating to practice in this Commonwealth by individuals under substantial equivalency; further providing for practice outside this Commonwealth under substantial equivalency and for practice by firms and unlicensed entities under substantial equivalency; providing for practice in this Commonwealth by individuals under automatic mobility; and further providing for licenses to practice, for licensing of firms, for grounds for discipline, for reinstatement and for unlawful acts.

Enacted Last action June 30, 2025: Act No. 27 of 2025

Plain-language summary

SB 719 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on May 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of May 26, 1947 (P.L.318, No.140), known as the CPA Law, further providing for definitions, for general powers of the board, for examination and for requirements for issuance of certificate; repealing provisions relating to practice in this Commonwealth by individuals under substantial equivalency; further providing for practice outside this Commonwealth under substantial equivalency and for practice by firms and unlicensed entities under substantial equivalency; providing for practice in this Commonwealth by individuals under automatic mobility; and further providing for licenses to practice, for licensing of firms, for grounds for discipline, for reinstatement and for unlawful acts. Primary sponsor: Scott Hutchinson (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2025): Act No. 27 of 2025.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Scott Hutchinson (Republican). 10 co-sponsors.