Pennsylvania HB2070: 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 training and license required and exceptions and for physical therapist assistant, education and examination, scope of duties and certification.

What the bill says

An act relating to the practice of physical therapy," further providing for definitions, for training and license required and exceptions and for physical therapist assistant, education and examination, scope of duties and certification.

From the introduced text, December 3, 2025:

An act relating to the practice of physical therapy," further providing for definitions, for training and license required and exceptions and for physical therapist assistant, education and examination, scope of duties and certification. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. The definition of "physical therapy" in section 2 of the act of October 10, 1975 (P.L.383, No.110), known as the Physical Therapy Practice Act, is amended and the section is amended by adding a definition to read: Section 2. Definitions.--The following definitions shall apply, when used in this act, unless otherwise expressed therein: * * * "Dry needling" shall mean a physical intervention that uses a filiform needle to stimulate trigger points and diagnose and treat neuromuscular pain and functional movement deficits. The term does not include the stimulation of auricular or any other points based upon areas of oriental medicine or the practice of acupuncture under the act of February 14, 1986 (P.L.2, No.2), known as the "Acupuncture Licensure Act." * * * "Physical therapy" means any of the following: (1) The evaluation, examination and testing of individuals with mechanical, physiological and developmental impairments, functional limitations and disabilities, other health-related or movement-related conditions, performed to determine a diagnosis, prognosis and plan of treatment intervention within the scope of this act or to …

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Sponsors

• John Schlegel (R, 101) · primary sponsor
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)
• David Rowe (R, 85)
• Steven Mentzer (R, 97)
• Bryan CUTLER (R, 100)
• Thomas Jones (R, 98)

Latest actions

1. December 3, 2025: Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Dec. 3, 2025

Common questions

What is HB2070?

HB2070 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): 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 training and license required and exceptions and for physical therapist assistant, education and examination, scope of duties and certification.

What does HB2070 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the practice of physical therapy," further providing for definitions, for training and license required and exceptions and for physical therapist assistant, education and examination, scope of duties and certification.

What is the status of HB2070?

In committee as of December 3, 2025. Latest action: Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Dec. 3, 2025 (December 3, 2025).

Who sponsored HB2070?

John Schlegel (R, 101), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2070?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2070