Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 579: 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
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Plain-language summary
SB 579 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 9, 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: Elder Vogel (Republican). It lists 26 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2025): Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 20 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elder Vogel | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Amanda Cappelletti | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Maria Collett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Carolyn Comitta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Lynda Culver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Marty Flynn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Art Haywood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Scott Hutchinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Tim Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Patty Kim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| James Malone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Nick Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Katie Muth | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Joe Picozzi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Nick Pisciottano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Devlin Robinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Steve Santarsiero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Nikil Saval | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Judy Schwank | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Sharif Street | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Tina Tartaglione | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Judy Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Tony Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Gene Yaw | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“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