An Act amending Title 5 (Athletics and Sports) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in wrestling, further providing for physician to be in attendance.
SB 595 amends Pennsylvania law regarding professional wrestling contests. The bill expands the requirement for medical attendance, allowing either a physician or a certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) to be present at these events. Promoters and facility operators must employ one of these professionals, who will observe participants and have the authority to stop a contest to prevent severe injury. The promoter is responsible for paying the fee for the physician or CRNP.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2025
Last action Apr 21, 2025
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Committee
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Apr 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Judy Schwank
DDemocratic
Co
Elder Vogel
RRepublican
Co
Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
Wayne Fontana
DDemocratic
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