HB 464 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for courts to be open and suits against the Commonwealth.

HB 464 is a constitutional amendment proposal that would ensure Pennsylvania courts remain open for lawsuits against the state government (the "Commonwealth"). It directly affects residents, businesses, and local governments who may need to sue the state for issues like contract disputes or government actions. The key provision would amend the state constitution to guarantee access to courts for such cases, removing potential barriers to filing suit. This is a procedural change to constitutional access, not a new law with specific funding or regulations.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Jun 23, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 9, 2025

How they voted

13864
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 203
Jun 9, 2025
D Democratic102
102 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican101
36 Yea 64 Nay 1
63% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Jun 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution to discharge committee from further consideration of this bill dropped from calendar
upper
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution to discharge committee from further consideration of this bill presented
upper
Jun 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Government
upper
Jun 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Jun 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
May 14, 2025
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 34 co-sponsors

Sponsors