HB 1239 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to condominiums, further providing for definitions; in management of the condominium, further providing for powers of unit owners' association; in general provisions relating to planned communities, further providing for definitions; and, in management of planned communities, further providing for power of unit owners' association.

HB 1239 updates Pennsylvania's rules for condominiums and planned communities under Title 68. It clarifies definitions for these properties and strengthens the authority of homeowners' associations (HOAs) to manage common areas and enforce rules. The bill directly affects residents in condominiums and planned communities by giving their HOAs clearer powers over maintenance, finances, and governance. These changes aim to streamline management without altering core ownership rights or adding new taxes or fees.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Jul 2026

House Passage

Jul 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 21, 2025 Last action Jul 9, 2026

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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN1421 → Printer's No. PN2022 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was updated to reflect its progression from the initial committee referral to a final amended version, adding specific maintenance responsibilities and new exemptions. The most significant policy change is the addition of a clause stating that the bill does not apply to freestanding solar systems located on land owned by individuals rather than the homeowners association. Additionally, the definition of a 'detached roof' was expanded to explicitly state that the association is not responsible for maintaining or repairing these roofs.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by adding an exemption for freestanding solar systems on land not owned by the association, and the definition of 'detached roof' was clarified to exclude association maintenance duties.

EXEMPTIONS

Added a specific exemption stating that the bill's requirements do not apply to freestanding solar energy systems placed on a parcel of land within a property that is deeded to someone other than the homeowners association.

DEFINITION

Modified the definition of 'detached roof' to explicitly state that the homeowners association is not responsible for maintaining, repairing, or replacing such roofs.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement that the association must not maintain, repair, or replace detached roofs that are solely owned by an individual and not designated as common elements.

Floor votes · House Jul 1, 2026

How they voted

109–92

Passed

Total votes 201

Jul 1, 2026

D Democratic102

102 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican99

7 Yea 92 Nay

92% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jul 9, 2026

Committee

Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing

upper

Jul 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third consideration and final passage

lower

Jul 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

Re-reported as committed

lower

Jun 30, 2026

Committee

Re-committed to Appropriations

lower

Sep 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

Re-reported as committed

lower

Jun 25, 2025

Committee

Re-committed to Rules

lower

Jun 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported as amended

lower

Apr 21, 2025

Committee

Referred to Energy

lower

1 primary · 21 co-sponsors