HB 1856 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 roads, streets, bridges and highways, providing for mowing operations.

HB 1856 amends Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code to add specific requirements for mowing roadside vegetation on township roads, streets, bridges, and highways. It directly affects second-class townships by mandating standardized mowing procedures, including timing and safety protocols. The bill establishes clear operational rules for township maintenance crews, replacing vague prior language with defined practices. This is a procedural update to existing infrastructure maintenance rules, not a new policy initiative.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Oct 2025
House Passage
Oct 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Last action Oct 8, 2025
Floor votes · House Oct 8, 2025

How they voted

260
Passed
Total votes 26
Oct 8, 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
Oct 8, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Oct 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Sep 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local Government
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

Sponsors