HB 1211 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P.L.723, No.230), known as the Second Class County Code, providing for the voluntary dissolution of the existing form of governance of a municipal corporation located in a county of the second class and the creation of unincorporated districts of counties of the second class; authorizing the county to assume responsibility for the governance of the municipal corporation and delivery of public services to the citizens residing in the municipal corporation through the administration of an unincorporated district; authorizing unincorporated district advisory committees; and making a repeal.

HB 1211 would allow residents of a municipality (such as a city, borough, or township) in a second-class county to vote to dissolve their local government and transfer all governance and public services - like road maintenance, sanitation, and emergency response - to the county. This would replace the municipality with an "unincorporated district" managed directly by the county, eliminating the need for a separate municipal government. The process requires a vote by the affected residents, and the county must establish an advisory committee to help oversee services in the new district. The bill specifically applies to municipalities entirely located within second-class counties that choose to pursue this option.
Tags: Local Government
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 15, 2025 Last action Apr 15, 2025
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Apr 15, 2025
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