Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania SB535: An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, further providing for definitions and for genetic counselor.
Status: Passed one chamber, October 7, 2026
What the bill says
An act requiring the licensing of practitioners of osteopathic medicine and surgery; regulating their practice; providing for certain funds and penalties for violations and repeals," further providing for definitions and for genetic counselor.
From the introduced text, April 2, 2025:
An act requiring the licensing of practitioners of osteopathic medicine and surgery; regulating their practice; providing for certain funds and penalties for violations and repeals," further providing for definitions and for genetic counselor. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 2 of the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, is amended by adding a definition to read: Section 2. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section: * * * "Genetic test." Any of the following: (1) The analysis of deoxyribonucleic acid to identify changes in gene sequence or expression levels. (2) The analysis of ribonucleic acid to determine gene expression. (3) Biochemical tests for the presence of gene products. (4) Microscopic analysis of chromosomes. * * * Section 2. Section 10.3(c)(1)(iii) and (viii) and (3) of the act are amended to read: Section 10.3. Genetic counselor. * * * (c) Scope of practice.-- (1) A genetic counselor may provide genetic counseling to clients, which includes: * * * (iii) Identify, order and coordinate genetic [laboratory] tests [and other diagnostic studies] as appropriate for the genetic assessment. * * * (viii) Provide written documentation of …
Sponsors
- Lisa Boscola (D, 18) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Oct. 7, 2026
- : In the House
- : (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Oct. 6, 2026
- : Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 6, 2026 (50-0)
- : Removed from table, June 25, 2026
- : Laid on the table, June 25, 2026
- : Re-reported as committed, May 6, 2026
- : Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2025
- : Second consideration, June 23, 2025
- : First consideration, June 11, 2025
Votes
- Senate Floor: SB535, RC 535 (October 6, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed (May 6, 2026): 22 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure: Reported as Committed (June 11, 2025): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, APPROPRIATIONS
Common questions
- What is SB535?
- SB535 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, further providing for definitions and for genetic counselor.
- What does SB535 do?
- In its own words: An act requiring the licensing of practitioners of osteopathic medicine and surgery; regulating their practice; providing for certain funds and penalties for violations and repeals," further providing for definitions and for genetic counselor.
- What is the status of SB535?
- Passed one chamber as of October 7, 2026. Latest action: Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Oct. 7, 2026 (October 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB535?
- Lisa Boscola (D, 18).
- Where is the official record for SB535?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb535
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