HB 1526 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, providing for degraded natural gas pipeline prevention plans.

HB 1526 requires natural gas utilities in Pennsylvania to develop and implement prevention plans for pipeline deterioration. These plans must address risks from aging infrastructure to prevent failures. The bill directly affects gas utility companies operating in the state, mandating specific preventative measures under the Public Utilities code. It does not specify penalties or funding mechanisms, focusing solely on the requirement for prevention planning. The bill was referred to a committee but was laid on the table without further action.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 30, 2025 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN1783 Printer's No. PN2719 · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to expand its applicability by explicitly including 'public utilities' alongside 'natural gas distribution companies,' ensuring broader coverage of entities managing gas infrastructure. Additionally, the definition of 'natural gas public utility' was clarified to include city operations and facilities used for transmitting or distributing gas to the public for compensation, closing potential regulatory gaps.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include public utilities and city natural gas distribution operations, not just traditional natural gas distribution companies.
SCOPE

Updated references to 'natural gas distribution companies' to explicitly include 'public utilities' throughout the bill's requirements.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'natural gas public utility' to clarify that it includes city operations and facilities used for transmitting or distributing gas to the public.

REQUIREMENT

Amended reporting and planning requirements to apply to the newly included public utilities and city operations.

Floor votes · House Jan 28, 2026

How they voted

11089
Passed
Total votes 199
Jan 28, 2026
D Democratic100
100 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican99
10 Yea 89 Nay
89% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Dec 17, 2025
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
Oct 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
May 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

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