Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 563: An Act amending the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.220, No.39), known as the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act, providing for licensing and regulating the practice of music therapy; and making editorial changes.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 563 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.220, No.39), known as the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act, providing for licensing and regulating the practice of music therapy; and making editorial changes. Primary sponsor: Eddie Pashinski (Democratic). It lists 46 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Referred to Professional Licensure.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 46 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Pashinski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 121 |
| Anthony Bellmon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 203 |
| Jessica Benham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Lisa Borowski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
| Tim Briggs | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
| Danilo Burgos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 197 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Joe Ciresi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Gina Curry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 164 |
| Mary Jo Daley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
| Kyle Donahue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| Sean Dougherty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 172 |
| Jamie Flick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Bob Freeman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 136 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Nancy Guenst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 152 |
| Jim Haddock | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 118 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Mary Isaacson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 175 |
| Malcolm Kenyatta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 181 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Emily Kinkead | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Rick Krajewski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 188 |
| Anita Kulik | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Maureen Madden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Rob Matzie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Kyle Mullins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 112 |
| Brian Munroe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 144 |
| Ed Neilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Danielle Otten | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 155 |
| Darisha Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 198 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Tarah Probst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 189 |
| Nikki Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Steve Samuelson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 135 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Melissa Shusterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
| Izzy Smith-Wade-El | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Jared Solomon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 202 |
| Arvind Venkat | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Ben Waxman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
| Joe Webster | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 150 |
| Dan Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Regina Young | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 185 |
“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