An Act amending the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.220, No.39), known as the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act, "licensed associate art therapist" and related titles; and further providing for penalties, for license renewal, records and fees and for unlawful practice.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's existing professional licensing law to formally include art therapists alongside social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors under state regulation. It establishes the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors and Professional Art Therapists to oversee the field and defines specific qualifications, including the requirement for an accredited degree and supervised practice. The legislation also sets new standards for what constitutes art therapy services, outlines procedures for obtaining and renewing licenses, and creates penalties for practicing without a valid license or using protected titles without authorization.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 16, 2026
Last action Apr 16, 2026
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Committee
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Apr 16, 2026
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Picozzi
RRepublican
Co
Amanda Cappelletti
DDemocratic
Co
Carolyn Comitta
DDemocratic
Co
Elder Vogel
RRepublican
Co
James Malone
DDemocratic
Co
Lynda Culver
RRepublican
Co
Nick Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Nick Pisciottano
DDemocratic
Co
Nikil Saval
DDemocratic
Co
Rosemary Brown
RRepublican
Co
Tina Tartaglione
DDemocratic
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