Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 719: An Act amending the act of May 26, 1947 (P.L.318, No.140), known as the CPA Law, further providing for definitions, for general powers of the board, for examination and for requirements for issuance of certificate; repealing provisions relating to practice in this Commonwealth by individuals under substantial equivalency; further providing for practice outside this Commonwealth under substantial equivalency and for practice by firms and unlicensed entities under substantial equivalency; providing for practice in this Commonwealth by individuals under automatic mobility; and further providing for licenses to practice, for licensing of firms, for grounds for discipline, for reinstatement and for unlawful acts.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 719 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on May 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of May 26, 1947 (P.L.318, No.140), known as the CPA Law, further providing for definitions, for general powers of the board, for examination and for requirements for issuance of certificate; repealing provisions relating to practice in this Commonwealth by individuals under substantial equivalency; further providing for practice outside this Commonwealth under substantial equivalency and for practice by firms and unlicensed entities under substantial equivalency; providing for practice in this Commonwealth by individuals under automatic mobility; and further providing for licenses to practice, for licensing of firms, for grounds for discipline, for reinstatement and for unlawful acts. Primary sponsor: Scott Hutchinson (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2025): Act No. 27 of 2025.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Hutchinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Lisa Baker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Frank Farry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Patty Kim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| James Malone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Nick Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Kristin Phillips-Hill | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Nick Pisciottano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Greg Rothman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act No. 27 of 2025
- Approved by the Governor
- Presented to the Governor
- Signed in House
- Signed in Senate
- Third consideration and final passage
- Re-reported as committed
- Re-referred to Appropriations
- Second consideration
- Removed from table
- Laid on the table
- First consideration
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