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PA HB980

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Arvind Venkat

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy from five to six licensed pharmacists, increasing acute care institutional pharmacy representatives from one to two

  • Adds one registered pharmacy technician as a new board member, who must have at least five years of experience verified through board registration or a licensed pharmacist's attestation

  • Removes the prohibition on pharmacy teachers or instructors serving on the board

  • Limits pharmacy technicians to one six-year term on the board, while other members may serve up to two consecutive six-year terms

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Further providing for State Board of Pharmacy.

Last Action

Laid on the table

10/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Professional Licensure3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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