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HB 1333

An Act making appropriations from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and from restricted revenue accounts within the General Fund to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in support of the professional licensure boards assigned thereto.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jordan Harris and 1 co-sponsor

Pennsylvania allocates funds to professional licensure boards to process applications and conduct disciplinary oversight across regulated occupations.

Act No. 2A of 2025
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Bill Summary · HB 1333

Legislative bill overview

HB 1333 allocates funds from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and General Fund restricted revenue accounts to Pennsylvania's Department of State for the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs. These appropriated funds support the operations of various professional licensure boards that regulate occupations ranging from medicine and law to cosmetology and contracting.

Why is this important

Professional licensure boards protect public safety by setting standards, administering exams, and disciplining practitioners in regulated professions. Adequate funding directly affects licensing application processing times, disciplinary investigation capacity, and board member staffing—all of which impact how quickly professionals can enter their fields and how effectively the public is protected from misconduct.

Potential points of contention

  • Fee structure opacity: Restricts revenue accounts suggest licensure fees fund these boards; unclear whether fee increases are proportionate to service costs or create barriers for lower-income professionals seeking licensure
  • Funding prioritization: No transparency provided on how allocated funds are distributed among different boards or whether some professions receive disproportionate resources
  • Accountability measures: The bill does not specify performance metrics, oversight mechanisms, or audit requirements to ensure funds are spent efficiently rather than accumulating administrative overhead

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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