In land banks, further providing for definitions.
An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in land banks, further providing for definitions.
Became lawAct No. 65 of 2026 · 2026-10-22
Further providing for definitions.
In plain English Changes definitions in the Economic Development Agency, Fiduciary and Lender Environmental Liability Protection Act.
Official synopsis: An Act amending the act of May 19, 1995 (P.L.33, No.3), known as the Economic Development Agency, Fiduciary and Lender Environmental Liability Protection Act, further providing for definitions.
Passed one chamberRe-referred to Appropriations · 2026-10-19
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on waste heat recovery in this Commonwealth.
In plain English Directs the Joint State Government Commission to study and report on waste heat recovery in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on waste heat recovery in this Commonwealth.
Became lawAdopted (160-43) · 2026-10-07
In other required equipment, further providing for flashing or revolving lights on tow trucks and for identification of certain vehicles.
In plain English Requires tow trucks to have flashing or revolving lights and updates identification requirements for certain vehicles.
Official synopsis: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other required equipment, further providing for flashing or revolving lights on tow trucks and for identification of certain vehicles.
Became lawAct No. 33 of 2026 · 2026-07-20
In open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions.
In plain English Requires state agencies to provide advance notice of business to be discussed at open meetings, with specified exceptions.
Official synopsis: An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions.
Passed one chamberReferred to State Government · 2026-07-09
In alteration of territory or corporate entity and dissolution, further providing for definitions, for procedure for consolidation or merger, for joint agreement of governing bodies, for initiative of electors seeking consolidation or merger with new home rule charter and for conduct of referenda, repealing provisions relating to consolidation or merger agreement, providing for advisory committee, consolidation or merger agreement and mediation, further providing for effectuation of consolidation or merger, for procedures and for court review of transitional plan and providing for extension of deadlines and for grant qualification.
An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in alteration of territory or corporate entity and dissolution, further providing for definitions, for procedure for consolidation or merger, for joint agreement of governing bodies, for initiative of electors seeking consolidation or merger…
Passed one chamberReferred to Local Government · 2026-06-05
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in legal advertising, further providing for level of advertising rates, for effect of failure to advertise when required and for no unauthorized advertisements to be published and providing for publication in newspapers of general circulation; and making editorial changes.
In plain English Changes definitions and rules for legal advertising rates, requirements, and publication in newspapers.
Official synopsis: An Act amending Title 45 (Legal Notices) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in legal advertising, further providing for level of advertising rates, for effect of failure to advertise when required and for no unauthorized advertisements to be published…
Not out of committeeLaid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71) · 2026-06-02
Recognizing the month of April 2026 as "National Poetry Month" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Recognizes April 2026 as National Poetry Month in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing the month of April 2026 as "National Poetry Month" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (198-3) · 2026-05-05
In ordinances, further providing for publication; in council, further providing for publication of proposed ordinance; and, in county commissioners and chief clerks, further providing for ordinances and resolutions.
An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns), 11 (Cities) and 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ordinances, further providing for publication; in council, further providing for publication of proposed ordinance; and, in county commissioners and chief clerks, further providing for ordinances…
Passed one chamberReferred to Local Government · 2026-04-29
In additional coverages, further providing for definitions.
An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in additional coverages, further providing for definitions.
Passed one chamberReferred to Labor & Industry · 2026-04-23
Designating the week of April 13 through 17, 2026, as "Local Government Week" and April 22, 2026, as "Local Government Day" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates April 13-17, 2026, as "Local Government Week" and April 22, 2026, as "Local Government Day" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution designating the week of April 13 through 17, 2026, as "Local Government Week" and April 22, 2026, as "Local Government Day" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (198-3) · 2026-04-15
In corporate power relating to boroughs, further providing for specific powers; in veterans' affairs relating to boroughs, further providing for care and erection of memorials; in corporate powers relating to third class cities, providing for control, maintenance and repair of memorials; in veterans' affairs relating to third class cities, further providing for care of memorials; in grounds and buildings, further providing for monuments, memorials and memorial halls to war veterans and for preservation, maintenance, repair and completion of public monuments; and making an editorial change.
An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns), 11 (Cities) and 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in corporate power relating to boroughs, further providing for specific powers; in veterans' affairs relating to boroughs, further providing for care and erection of memorials; in…
Passed one chamberReferred to Local Government · 2026-02-13
In election of officers and vacancies in office, further providing for vacancies in general.
An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in election of officers and vacancies in office, further providing for vacancies in general.
Became lawAct No. 59 of 2025 · 2025-12-22
In auditors and accountants, further providing for completion, filing and publication of annual township report and financial statement.
An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in auditors and accountants, further providing for completion, filing and publication of annual township report and financial statement.
Passed one chamberReferred to Local Government · 2025-11-24
Consolidating the First Class Township Code; and making a repeal.
In plain English Consolidates Pennsylvania's First Class Township Code into Title 73 of state law.
Official synopsis: An Act amending Title 73 (Townships) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, consolidating the First Class Township Code; and making a repeal.
Not out of committeeLaid on the table · 2025-11-19
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