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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 737: An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for definitions, providing for public safety authorities and further providing for purposes and powers.

SB 737 amends Pennsylvania's municipal law to clarify definitions and expand the scope of public safety authorities under municipal governance. It directly affects local governments and public safety entities by defining their purposes and powers within existing statutes. The bill focuses on procedural and structural changes rather than new funding or regulations, specifically updating how municipal authorities operate in public safety contexts. As a definitional amendment, it does not introduce new policy requirements but refines existing legal frameworks. Specific concrete changes are not detailed in the provided context.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2185: An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for special provisions relating to ordinances.

HB 2185 requires Pennsylvania municipalities with populations over 5,000 (or high-density areas) to allow duplex, triplex, and quadplex housing as a permitted use by right where single-family homes are allowed, without requiring additional approvals. It prohibits municipalities from applying stricter zoning, subdivision, or design rules to these multi-unit housing types than to single-family homes. Developers must demonstrate that existing infrastructure (water, sewer, roads, and emergency services) can support new developments before permits are issued. The requirements apply differently based on municipality size: duplexes for 5,000+ residents, duplexes/triplexes for 10,000+, and all three housing types for 20,000+ residents.

Topics ✓ Housing

John Inglis (D) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 383: A Resolution honoring the life and extending condolences to the family of Detective Sergeant Cody Michael Becker.

This is a non-binding House resolution honoring Detective Sergeant Cody Michael Becker, a Northern York County Regional Police Department officer who died in the line of duty on September 17, 2025. The resolution extends condolences to his family - wife Jordan, children Canton and Wrynn - and recognizes his career, including a 2010 house fire rescue and athletic achievements. It serves solely as a commemorative gesture with no policy impact or legal effect.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 372: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Department of Aging, further providing for evaluation.

HB 372 requires Pennsylvania's Department of Aging to annually evaluate all area agencies serving older adults through onsite inspections and program reviews. It mandates that each agency be labeled as compliant or noncompliant with state regulations and report on meeting specific performance measures. The Department must share written evaluation results publicly within 30 days on its website and gather feedback from program beneficiaries during assessments. The bill also requires the Department to submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly detailing services provided to older Pennsylvanians.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 244: A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a performance audit of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health's Tobacco Policy and Control Program as it relates to the investigations of tobacco outlets in the city.

HR 244 is a resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to review how Philadelphia's Public Health Department enforces tobacco sales restrictions at retail outlets. It specifically examines whether investigations into compliance with tobacco sales rules are conducted consistently and fairly across the city. The audit will assess if the department meets its goals for reducing tobacco use, as outlined in its state-funded program. The committee must report findings within 18 months of the resolution's adoption.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 293: An Act providing for a report on artificial intelligence in the workforce; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and Department of Community and Economic Development.

SB 293 requires the Departments of Labor and Industry and Community and Economic Development to prepare a report examining how artificial intelligence affects the workforce. The report must cover AI's impact on jobs, worker training needs, and economic opportunities across different sectors. This bill directly affects state agencies by imposing a specific duty to study and document these AI-related workforce trends. It does not create new regulations but mandates a factual analysis to inform future policy decisions. The bill is currently in committee review, with no votes taken yet.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2023: An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in recovery of possession, further providing for hearing, judgment, writ of possession and payment of rent by tenant.

HB 2023 amends Pennsylvania's Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 to update eviction procedures. It directly affects tenants facing eviction and landlords seeking to regain property by requiring courts to hold hearings before eviction judgments, setting specific deadlines for issuing writs of possession, and clarifying how tenants must pay rent during the legal process. The bill adds new procedural requirements for each step in eviction cases, including detailed rules for rent payments to prevent or resolve disputes. These changes aim to standardize and clarify the eviction process without altering core tenant or landlord rights. The bill is currently referred to the Housing & Community Development committee.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 30, 2026

HR 412: A Resolution designating January 31, 2026, as "Heroes of the Northeast Philadelphia Plane Crash Day" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates January 31, 2026, as "Heroes of the Northeast Philadelphia Plane Crash Day" in Pennsylvania. It commemorates the January 31, 2025, plane crash that killed eight people (six on board and two on the ground) and injured many others, honoring first responders, emergency personnel, and community residents who aided victims and helped rebuild the affected Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. It does not alter laws, allocate funding, or directly affect any individuals or entities beyond the commemorative designation.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2174: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in enforcement, providing for use of automated license plate reader information prohibited.

HB 2174 prohibits Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies from sharing automated license plate reader (ALPR) data with any federal, state, or local government agency if that data would be used to enforce laws interfering with access to medically accurate information or evidence-based medical services. Before sharing ALPR data, agencies must obtain a written declaration from the receiving agency confirming they will not use it in violation of this prohibition. The bill also requires ALPR information to be kept confidential and defines key terms like "medically accurate" (supported by peer-reviewed research or medical guidelines) and "evidence-based" (aligned with clinical standards and patient needs). This directly affects law enforcement agencies and government entities seeking to use ALPR data for medical-related enforcement actions.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2172: An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in dispositions independent of letters, family exemption, probate of wills and grant of letters, providing for small estate primary residence affidavit.

HB 2172 simplifies transferring a decedent's primary residence in small estates by allowing a "small estate primary residence affidavit" process. It directly affects surviving spouses, descendants, or ascendants of someone who died owning a primary residence valued at $150,000 or less, without requiring full probate. The bill establishes a county-based process where a sworn affidavit (with income verification below 120% of federal poverty guidelines to waive fees) can transfer the home, bypassing court-appointed administrators. The law expires seven years after implementation and includes a requirement for the Local Government Commission to study its effectiveness after five years.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2171: An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for powers and duties of the commission.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Human Relations Act to allow individuals who have been subject to or witnessed civil rights violations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents or cooperating federal/state/local law enforcement during immigration enforcement to file complaints with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. The Commission can then refer these complaints to the state Attorney General or the relevant county district attorney. It directly affects Pennsylvanians experiencing or witnessing such violations within the state. The change expands the Commission's authority to address immigration-related enforcement issues under state law.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration

Paul Friel (D) · 31 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 1154: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to registration of vehicles, providing for open safety recall notice.

SB 1154 requires Pennsylvania's vehicle registration department to check for open safety recalls before issuing or renewing vehicle registrations. If a recall is active, the department must include a notice with registration materials directing owners to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website and explaining that repairs can be done at no cost at a manufacturer-approved location. The bill also mandates that recall information be included in mailed renewal notices and displayed on the online registration portal with a direct link to check recall status. Additionally, the department must conduct public awareness campaigns about vehicle recalls at least twice yearly via social media, email, and website updates. This affects all Pennsylvania vehicle owners during registration or renewal processes.

Topics ✓ Transportation