An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, providing for criminal history background checks.

This bill requires individuals applying for licenses as healthcare practitioners in Pennsylvania to submit fingerprints for criminal history background checks. The Pennsylvania State Police will conduct these checks using both state and federal databases to verify identities and identify any past arrests or convictions. Licensing boards will use this information to determine eligibility for issuing professional credentials, while strict rules limit who can access these records. The law specifically covers various healthcare fields, including medicine, nursing, dentistry, and pharmacy, and will take effect 180 days after passage.