An Act amending Title 48 (Lodging and Housing) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for temporary lodging at short-term rentals; and imposing penalties.
This bill establishes a new regulatory framework for short-term rentals in Pennsylvania by creating a statewide system that categorizes operators, requires registration, and sets safety and insurance standards. It distinguishes between small individual hosts operating fewer than 10 properties and larger corporate operators managing 10 or more units, with stricter requirements applying to the latter. The legislation mandates that all short-term rentals be registered with the county, ensures a responsible person is available at each property within an hour of contact, and allows municipalities to maintain their existing zoning restrictions while requiring them to notify the county of any bans. Penalties are imposed for non-compliance, and the bill includes a transitional period for existing operators to meet new requirements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2026
Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
Committee
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lindsay Powell
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Darisha Parker
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Kinkead
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Webster
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
John Inglis
DDemocratic
Co
La'Tasha Mayes
DDemocratic
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