An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, providing for Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program; and making an editorial change.
SB 363 creates Pennsylvania's Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, which will help eligible residents facing water or wastewater service disconnection due to unpaid bills. The program, to be established by the Department of Human Services by July 1, 2026, provides grants to cover overdue water/wastewater bills or restore terminated services for low-income households that own/rent homes, are responsible for utility payments, and meet income guidelines. Water and wastewater providers can apply for grants on behalf of qualifying customers, with funds restricted to preventing disconnection, paying arrears, or restoring service. The program requires annual public reporting to the Governor and legislative committees on program participation and spending.
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Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Mar 3, 2025
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Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Lisa Boscola
DDemocratic
Co
Art Haywood
DDemocratic
Co
Camera Bartolotta
RRepublican
Co
Carolyn Comitta
DDemocratic
Co
Frank Farry
RRepublican
Co
John Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Schwank
DDemocratic
Co
Marty Flynn
DDemocratic
Co
Tim Kearney
DDemocratic
Co
Tina Tartaglione
DDemocratic
Co
Tracy Pennycuick
RRepublican
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