HB 1951 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act imposing requirements when lands containing certain State correctional institutions are offered for sale; and imposing duties on the Department of Corrections and the Office of Attorney General.

HB 1951 requires the Department of Corrections and the Office of Attorney General to follow specific procedures when lands containing state correctional institutions are offered for sale. The bill mandates that these agencies provide certain information to potential buyers and coordinate with the Attorney General's office before any sale can proceed. This directly affects state agencies managing correctional facilities and any entities seeking to purchase land currently housing prisons or related facilities. The key provision creates a formal process to ensure transparency and legal compliance during land sales involving correctional properties.
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Oct 2025
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Introduced Oct 16, 2025 Last action Oct 16, 2025
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