HB 1194 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in contracts, further providing for letting contracts.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code to clarify bonding requirements for township contracts. It requires successful bidders to provide a performance bond or equivalent financial guarantee within 20 days of contract award, with the amount set between 10% and 100% of the contract value. If the bond isn't provided within that timeframe, the contract becomes void. The change directly affects second-class townships when awarding construction or service contracts.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2025 Last action May 14, 2025
Floor votes · House May 14, 2025

How they voted

260
Passed
Total votes 26
May 14, 2025
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
12 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 14, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
May 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local Government
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

Sponsors