HB 2162 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of May 28, 1937 (P.L.955, No.265), referred to as the Housing Authorities Law, further providing for relocation.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Housing Authorities Law to expand relocation protections for tenants experiencing domestic or sexual violence. It allows tenants to request emergency transfers if they were victimized on or near their premises within the last 180 days or if they reasonably fear imminent harm. The legislation establishes specific documentation requirements, such as police reports or third-party certifications, to verify abuse while also permitting a simple tenant statement if no conflicting information exists. Additionally, the bill mandates that housing authorities assist victims in connecting with local support organizations and may release tenants from their leases upon qualification.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Jul 2024
House Passage
Jul 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2024 Last action Jul 17, 2024
Floor votes · House Jul 3, 2024

How they voted

12356
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 180
Jul 3, 2024
D Democratic89
88 Yea 1 Nay
98% Yea
R Republican91
35 Yea 55 Nay 1
60% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Jul 17, 2024
Committee
Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing
upper
Jul 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Jul 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jul 2, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
Jul 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 12, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Rules
lower
Jun 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Mar 27, 2024
Committee
Referred to Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 28 co-sponsors

Sponsors