An Act amending the act of August 24, 1963 (P.L.1175, No.497), known as the Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963, in definitions, further providing for definitions.
HB 1319 amends Pennsylvania's Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963 by updating the definition of "Materials" to explicitly include "rented equipment reasonably necessary for construction." This change directly affects contractors, suppliers, and property owners involved in construction projects who use lien claims to secure payment. The bill clarifies that equipment rented for construction - like scaffolding or heavy machinery - counts as "Materials" under lien law, ensuring it qualifies for payment protection. The amendment makes the existing law clearer but does not create new requirements or obligations. The bill passed in July 2025 and takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Jul 2025
House Passage
Jul 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 24, 2025
Last action Jul 24, 2025
Floor votes · House Jul 7, 2025
How they voted
116–87
Passed
Total votes 203
Jul 7, 2025
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican101
86% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
7
Jul 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary
upper
Jul 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Jul 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jul 1, 2025
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
Jul 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 17, 2025
Committee
Re-committed to Rules
lower
Jun 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Pat Harkins
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Craig Staats
RRepublican
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Webster
DDemocratic
Co
José Giral
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Jones
RRepublican
Co
Tina Marie Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Tom Mehaffie
RRepublican
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