SB 560 Pennsylvania Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, further providing for definitions; and abrogating regulations.

This bill amends the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act to clarify the definition of activities that do not constitute the unauthorized practice of medicine. It specifically lists sports, athletic competitions, performing arts, recreational activities, and military exercises as examples of permissible non-medical engagements. By updating these definitions and removing outdated regulations, the law provides clearer guidance on what osteopathic physicians can do outside of clinical care without facing legal penalties. The changes directly affect osteopathic medical professionals and the regulatory bodies that oversee their practice.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Jul 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
Jul 2024
Signed into Law
Jul 2024
Introduced Mar 28, 2023 Signed Jul 17, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Mar 18, 2024 · House Jul 11, 2024

How they voted

401
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 42
Mar 18, 2024
D Democratic16
16 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican26
24 Yea 1 Nay 1
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
7
Committee
7
Amendments
1
Jul 17, 2024
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor
lower
Jul 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Jul 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jul 8, 2024
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
lower
May 7, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 19, 2024
Committee
Referred to Professional Licensure
lower
Mar 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
Mar 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Feb 5, 2024
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Dec 13, 2023
Upper · Passed
Reported as amended
upper
Mar 28, 2023
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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