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An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters.

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An Act amending the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.220, No.39), known as the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act, further providing for definitions, for State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, for restriction on the use of title "Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist" and for penalties; and making editorial changes.

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An Act providing for licensing requirements for recreational therapists; establishing the State Board of Recreational Therapy; providing for authorization to practice, for discipline, for eligibility and for renewal; and imposing penalties.

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An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, in definitions, providing for the definitions of "evidence-based" and "medically accurate"; and providing for certain governmental prohibitions.

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An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), known as the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, providing for application for homestead exclusion.

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An Act regulating home inspectors; providing for funds, for licensure, for disciplinary action, for remedies and for penalties; and making a related repeal.

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An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P.L.589, No.202), referred to as the Barbers' License Law, further providing for licensure of manager-barbers and barber-teachers.

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An Act providing for suicide prevention continuing education.

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An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for limited licenses.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The 2013-2014 Professional Licensure Committee saw the Republicans in the Majority. Julie Harhart served as Majority Chair, David S. Hickernell served as Majority Vice Chair, and Michele Brooks served as Majority Secretary. Harry A. Readshaw served as Minority Chair, William C. Kortz II served as Minority Vice Chair, and Jaret Gibbons served as Minority Secretary. Some of the topics the committee focused on during the 2013-2014 session included the licensing of cosmetologists, professional...