An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for examinations and certificates; and abrogating regulations.
SB 891 amends Pennsylvania's Professional Nursing Law to streamline the licensing process for nursing applicants. It requires the Board of Nursing to immediately admit eligible applicants who have completed an approved nursing program and provided verification, removing administrative delays. The bill specifically abrogates two existing regulations (49 Pa. Code §§ 21.21 and 21.23) that conflicted with this new requirement. This change directly affects nursing applicants and the Board of Nursing, ensuring timely exam access for qualified candidates. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.
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Introduction
Jun 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jun 24, 2025
Last action Jun 24, 2025
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Jun 24, 2025
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Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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State
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Dawn Keefer
RRepublican
Co
Doug Mastriano
RRepublican
Co
Elder Vogel
RRepublican
Co
Lisa Baker
RRepublican
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