An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, providing for advisory opinions and notices.

HB 1290 requires Pennsylvania licensing boards to provide written advisory opinions to licensees (such as doctors, lawyers, and contractors) within 30 business days when they request clarification on how laws or regulations apply to their specific license. These opinions must be binding only for the requesting licensee and will be made public via the Right-to-Know Law, allowing others to access them online. The bill also mandates that boards issue general advisory notices about regulatory changes or topics of broad interest to licensees. Licensing boards must create implementing regulations within 18 months of the law taking effect. The bill directly affects licensed professionals seeking clarity on compliance and licensing boards managing those requests.