Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2827: 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 and for physician assistants.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2827 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on October 5, 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 and for physician assistants. Primary sponsor: Pat Gallagher (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 5, 2026): Referred to Professional Licensure.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Gallagher | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 173 |
| Lisa Borowski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
| Kyle Donahue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| Sean Dougherty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 172 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Liz Hanbidge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Bridget Malloy Kosierowski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 114 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Kyle Mullins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 112 |
| Ed Neilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Eddie Pashinski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 121 |
| Jim Prokopiak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 140 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Melissa Shusterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
| Dan Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Professional Licensure