SB 1334 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants and trainees; further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification; repealing provisions relating to radiologic procedures and education and training required; and making a repeal.

SB 1334 amends Pennsylvania's Medical Practice Act to formally establish licensing requirements and definitions for various medical imaging and allied health professionals. The bill directly affects respiratory therapists, perfusionists, genetic counselors, prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists, and new categories including medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, and radiologist assistants. Key provisions introduce specific definitions for imaging modalities like computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging while repealing outdated rules regarding radiologic procedures. Additionally, the legislation sets forth general qualification standards and outlines the framework for issuing licenses and certificates to these newly recognized roles.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Jul 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 20, 2026 Last action Jul 1, 2026
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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN1725 Printer's No. PN1811 · 5 edits
MODERATE
This bill update formally incorporates amendments made on June 10, 2026, expanding the scope of who can legally perform specific medical imaging procedures. The primary change is the addition of new categories of authorized personnel, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and certified registered nurse anesthetists, to the list of individuals permitted to perform radiologic procedures under supervision. This broadens access to imaging services beyond the original group of auxiliary personnel and students.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include additional healthcare professionals (physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and CRNAs) who were previously not explicitly listed as authorized to perform these procedures under this specific act.
ELIGIBILITY

Added physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and certified registered nurse anesthetists to the list of individuals eligible to perform medical imaging procedures under supervision.

Added a new subsection explicitly listing physician assistants licensed under the act or the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act as authorized personnel.

Removed a detailed list of specific sonography procedures (such as fetal monitoring and vascular access) that were previously exempt from certain regulations, likely because these exemptions are now covered under broader professional standards or removed entirely.

Removed the specific exemption for individuals performing sonography on nonhuman subjects or cadavers, as this is likely considered outside the scope of the act's definition of 'medical imaging' or covered by other laws.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill text header and page numbers to reflect the new printer's number (PN 1811) and the amended date (June 10, 2026).

Floor votes · Senate Jun 30, 2026

How they voted

455
Passed
Total votes 50
Jun 30, 2026
D Democratic23
23 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican27
22 Yea 5 Nay
81% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Jul 1, 2026
Committee
Referred to Professional Licensure
lower
Jun 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
Jun 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Jun 22, 2026
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Jun 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported as amended
upper
May 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

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