Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1292: 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, "licensed associate art therapist" and related titles; and further providing for penalties, for license renewal, records and fees and for unlawful practice.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1292 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 16, 2026. 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, "licensed associate art therapist" and related titles; and further providing for penalties, for license renewal, records and fees and for unlawful practice. Primary sponsor: Joe Picozzi (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Picozzi | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Rosemary Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Amanda Cappelletti | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Carolyn Comitta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Lynda Culver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| James Malone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Nick Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Nick Pisciottano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Nikil Saval | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Tina Tartaglione | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Elder Vogel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
“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 Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure