HARRISBURG – June 23, 2025 – State Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) today applauded the Shapiro Administration’s announcement that Pennsylvania will fully implement the multistate licensure compacts for nurses, physicians, and physical therapists beginning July 7.
Pennsylvania currently licenses more than 300,000 nurses, about 65,000 doctors, and more than 17,000 physical therapists.
“This is a huge win for Pennsylvania’s health care workforce and for patients who need timely access to care,” Boscola said. “When I sponsored the Nurse Licensure Compact in 2021, I knew it would help address long-term workforce shortages, but full implementation makes that promise real.”
Boscola credited Governor Josh Shapiro and his administration for making the compacts a reality.
“I do not believe we would be at this point without Governor Shapiro’s leadership,” Boscola added. “His team worked diligently to navigate the federal and technical hurdles that had delayed implementation for years. They got it done, and I commend them for it.”
As Chair of the Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee, Boscola worked with the Republican majority and House committee leaders to pass key bipartisan reforms last session that cleared the path for full implementation.
“This especially benefits the Lehigh Valley, where many providers cross state lines to live, work, or train,” Boscola said. “Now we can keep more of our homegrown talent here in Pennsylvania.”
Interested nurses, physicians, or physical therapist applicants can contact Senator Boscola’s office at 610-868-8667 or visit the Pennsylvania Department of State’s website: www.dos.pa.gov for guidance on how to apply beginning July 7.
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