An Act amending Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in utilization, providing for combustible gas detectors; and imposing a penalty.
Senate Bill 659 proposes to amend Pennsylvania's Oil and Gas statutes by requiring the installation of combustible gas detectors in various buildings. Owners of residential buildings, multifamily dwellings, dormitories, child-care facilities, and lodging establishments would need to install these detectors in rooms containing appliances fueled by propane, natural gas, or liquefied petroleum gas. Beginning January 1, 2026, this requirement would extend to assembly, business, and mercantile occupancy buildings. For residential rental units, the bill outlines responsibilities for landlords to provide and maintain detectors, and for tenants to report deficiencies and not disable the devices. The bill also imposes a penalty for non-compliance.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 28, 2025
Last action Apr 28, 2025
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Apr 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Katie Muth
DDemocratic
Co
Art Haywood
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Schwank
DDemocratic
Co
Nikil Saval
DDemocratic
Co
Wayne Fontana
DDemocratic
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