Pennsylvania · 2025-2026
HB 739
An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for title, for definitions, for State Board of Nursing, for dietitian-nutritionist license required, for unauthorized practices and acts not prohibited, for temporary practice permit, for graduates of schools of other states, territories or Dominion of Canada, for persons entitled to practice, for certified registered nurse practitioners and qualifications, for scope of practice for certified registered nurse practitioners, for prescriptive authority for certified registered nurse practitioners, for Drug Review Committee, for professional liability, for reporting of multiple licensure, for continuing nursing education, for punishment for violations, for refusal, suspension or revocation of licenses, for reinstatement of license and for injunction or other process; and providing for the expiration of the State Board of Nursing's power to license certified registered nurse practitioners.
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HB 739 amends The Professional Nursing Law in Pennsylvania to update provisions regarding titles, definitions, the State Board of Nursing, and licensing requirements for dietitian-nutritionists. The bill further addresses unauthorized practices, temporary permits, qualifications and scope of practice for certified registered nurse practitioners, prescriptive authority, and various administrative and disciplinary measures. Additionally, it provides for the expiration of the State Board of Nursing's power to license certified registered nurse practitioners.
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Sponsors + 43 cosponsors
- Nancy Guenst Democratic lead
- Abigail Salisbury Democratic
- Ben Sanchez Democratic
- Ben Waxman Democratic
- Bob Freeman Democratic
- Carol Hill-Evans Democratic
- Chris Pielli Democratic
- Danilo Burgos Democratic
- Dan Williams Democratic
- Eddie Pashinski Democratic
- Ed Neilson Democratic
- Heather Boyd Democratic
- Jeanne McNeill Democratic
- Jenn O'Mara Democratic
- Joe Ciresi Democratic
- Joe Hogan Republican
- Joe Hohenstein Democratic
- Joe Webster Democratic
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic
- José Giral Democratic
- Justin Fleming Democratic
- K.C. Tomlinson Republican
- Kristine Howard Democratic
- Kyle Donahue Democratic
- La'Tasha Mayes Democratic