In dockets, indices and other records, providing for limited access to eviction information; and requiring the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts to process records.
In plain English Limits public access to eviction case information in court records and requires the state court system to process such records accordingly.
Official synopsis: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in dockets, indices and other records, providing for limited access to eviction information; and requiring the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts to process records.
Passed one chamberRe-reported as committed · 2026-10-20
Establishing the Homeless Education Assisting with Academic Resources for Displaced Students Grant Program and the Homeless Education Assisting with Academic Resources for Displaced Students Account; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, establishing the Homeless Education Assisting with Academic Resources for Displaced Students Grant Program and the Homeless Education Assisting with Academic Resources for Displaced Students Account; and…
Not out of committeeReferred to Education · 2026-09-25
Authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Student Lodging, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain land situate in Millersville Borough, Lancaster County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the Philadelphia Housing Authority certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Corrections and the Governor, to grant and convey to Ferris Land Development, LP, a Pennsylvania limited partnership, certain lands situate in Benner Township, Centre County; authorizing the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Friends of Peace Church, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain lands and improvements known as Peace Church situate in Hampden Township, Cumberland County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the Borough of Danville certain lands situate in Danville Borough, Montour County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Gaudenzia Foundation, Inc., certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the City of Hermitage, certain lands situate in the City of Hermitage, formerly known as Hickory Township, Mercer County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey certain lands situate in the City of Nanticoke, Luzerne County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the consent and approval of the Governor, to grant and convey certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain lands owned by the Pennsylvania Game Commission in exchange for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on other land in Sandy Creek Township, Mercer County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Penn Township Municipal Authority certain lands situate in Penn Township, Snyder County; and authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to release a use restriction and reversionary interest affecting certain real property located on the following campuses of The Pennsylvania State University: Dubois Campus, located in Dubois, Clearfield County; Fayette Campus, located in Lemont Furnace, Fayette County; Mont Alto Campus, located in Mont Alto, Franklin County; New Kensington Campus, located in New Kensington, Westmoreland County; Shenango Campus, located in Sharon, Mercer County; Wilkes-Barre Campus, located in West Pittston, Luzerne County; and York Campus, located in York, York County.
In plain English Authorizes the state to transfer various parcels of land to organizations and municipalities across Pennsylvania, with gubernatorial approval.
Official synopsis: An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Student Lodging, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain land situate in Millersville Borough, Lancaster County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the…
Became lawAct No. 40 of 2026 · 2026-07-20
Providing for permitted use of public space; and, in matters affecting government units, further providing for exceptions to sovereign immunity.
An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for permitted use of public space; and, in matters affecting government units, further providing for exceptions to sovereign immunity.
Not out of committeeLaid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71) · 2026-06-24
Establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers and duties; establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians Restricted Account; and establishing the Advisory Committee to Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers, duties and membership.
In plain English Creates the Office of New Pennsylvanians, a restricted account for it, and an advisory committee with specified powers and duties.
Official synopsis: An Act establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers and duties; establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians Restricted Account; and establishing the Advisory Committee to Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers, duties and membership.
Not out of committeeLaid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71) · 2026-06-09
In local taxes, further providing for delegation of taxing powers and restrictions thereon and for limitations on rates of specific taxes.
An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in local taxes, further providing for delegation of taxing powers and restrictions thereon and for limitations on rates of specific taxes.
Not out of committeeReferred to Local Government · 2026-05-06
In recovery of possession, providing for pet fees.
An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in recovery of possession, providing for pet fees.
Not out of committeeReferred to Housing & Community Development · 2026-05-04
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.
An Act amending the act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), known as the Crime Victims Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.
Not out of committeeReferred to Judiciary · 2026-05-04
Further providing for definitions, for unlawful discriminatory practices and for prohibition of certain real estate practices.
In plain English Expands the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to add definitions, unlawful discriminatory practices, and prohibitions on certain real estate practices.
Official synopsis: An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for definitions, for unlawful discriminatory practices and for prohibition of certain real estate practices.
Not out of committeeLaid on the table · 2026-04-13
Recognizing March 31, 2026, as "Transgender Day of Visibility" in Pennsylvania.
A Resolution recognizing March 31, 2026, as "Transgender Day of Visibility" in Pennsylvania.
Not out of committeeReferred to State Government · 2026-03-12
Establishing the Commonwealth Housing Council; and providing for duties of council.
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, establishing the Commonwealth Housing Council; and providing for duties of council.
Not out of committeeReferred to Housing & Community Development · 2026-02-03
Designating the week of November 17 through 21, 2025, as "Pennsylvania Education for Students Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week" and November 21, 2025, as "Red Shirt Day" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates November 17-21, 2025, as "Pennsylvania Education for Students Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week" and November 21, 2025, as "Red Shirt Day.
Official synopsis: A Resolution designating the week of November 17 through 21, 2025, as "Pennsylvania Education for Students Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week" and November 21, 2025, as "Red Shirt Day" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (195-8) · 2025-12-16
Providing for Legionnaires' disease risk management; establishing the Legionnaires' Disease Awareness Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Health.
An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Legionnaires' disease risk management; establishing the Legionnaires' Disease Awareness Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Health.
Not out of committeeReferred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities · 2025-12-09
In miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, providing for employment certification for adjunct and part-time faculty.
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, providing for employment certification for adjunct and part-time faculty.
Not out of committeeReferred to Education · 2025-07-09
In general provisions relating to Public Utility Code, further providing for definitions; and providing for Internet neutrality.
An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to Public Utility Code, further providing for definitions; and providing for Internet neutrality.
Not out of committeeReferred to Communications & Technology · 2025-03-17
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