HB 1686 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act requiring disclosure of mandatory fees by institutions of higher education.

This bill requires Pennsylvania colleges and universities to clearly explain all mandatory fees students must pay, such as enrollment or incidental charges. Institutions must list these fees, along with their purpose and how the money will be spent, on their public websites and student portals before the fees are charged. Additionally, schools must report the total amount collected and how those funds were used to the state Department of Education by November 15 each year. The law applies to both public state schools and private accredited institutions operating in Pennsylvania.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2023
Committee Review
Sep 2023
House Passage
Dec 2023
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Sep 19, 2023 Last action Jul 9, 2024
Floor votes · House Dec 12, 2023

How they voted

241
Passed
Total votes 25
Dec 12, 2023
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican11
10 Yea 1 Nay
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Dec 12, 2023
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (24-1)
house
Dec 12, 2023
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Sep 19, 2023
Committee
Referred to Education
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors

Sponsors