Pennsylvania HB 1232: An Act amending the act of March 23, 1972 (P.L.136, No.52), known as the Professional Psychologists Practice Act, further providing for State Board of Psychology.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 1448
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 1232
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, HILL-EVANS, SANCHEZ, VENKAT,
GIRAL, RABB, WAXMAN, MAYES, OTTEN, HOHENSTEIN, RIVERA AND
BOYD, APRIL 22, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT, APRIL 22, 2025
AN ACT
Amending the act of March 23, 1972 (P.L.136, No.52), entitled
"An act relating to the practice of psychology, providing for
licensing of psychologists, making certain acts illegal and
providing penalties," further providing for State Board of
Psychology.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Section 3.1(a) of the act of March 23, 1972
(P.L.136, No.52), known as the Professional Psychologists
Practice Act, is amended to read:
Section 3.1. State Board of Psychology.--(a) The State
Board of Psychology shall consist of nine members [who are
citizens of the United States and] who have been residents of
this Commonwealth for a three-year period. Eight members are to
be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of a
majority of the members elected to the Senate, and the
Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs shall
serve as the ninth member of the board. Two members shall be
appointed as representatives of the public at large. Six members
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shall be appointed who shall hold current valid licenses to
practice psychology in this Commonwealth and shall be broadly
representative of the practice areas of psychology.
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Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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