Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 197: An Act amending the act of October 10, 1975 (P.L.383, No.110), known as the Physical Therapy Practice Act, further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of board, for continuing education and for practice of physical therapy.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 197 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of October 10, 1975 (P.L.383, No.110), known as the Physical Therapy Practice Act, further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of board, for continuing education and for practice of physical therapy. Primary sponsor: Rosemary Brown (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2025): Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Brown | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Lisa Boscola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Maria Collett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Lynda Culver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Scott Hutchinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Doug Mastriano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Greg Rothman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Judy Schwank | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“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