HB 589 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act establishing the Landslide Insurance Program; establishing and providing for the powers and duties of the Landslide Insurance Board; providing for duties of the Auditor General; imposing a penalty; and making appropriations and transfers.

This bill establishes a new state program to provide insurance and financial assistance for property damage caused by landslides and subsidence resulting from coal and clay mining. It creates a dedicated insurance board and fund to administer coverage for homeowners and businesses in affected areas, particularly in southwestern Pennsylvania. The legislation outlines how premiums will be set, how claims will be processed, and how the program will be funded through an insurance fund and a separate assistance fund. Additionally, the bill assigns oversight duties to the Auditor General and allows insurance companies to offer coverage for these specific risks.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Sep 2024
House Passage
Oct 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2023 Last action Oct 22, 2024
Floor votes · House Oct 22, 2024

How they voted

14435
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 180
Oct 22, 2024
D Democratic89
89 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican91
55 Yea 35 Nay 1
60% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Oct 22, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (144-35-1)
house
Oct 22, 2024
Introduced
Amended, bill gone over
lower
Sep 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 25, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Rules
lower
Jun 25, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Mar 20, 2023
Committee
Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy
lower
1 primary · 21 co-sponsors

Sponsors