SB 1287 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in subdivision and land development, further providing for water supply.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Municipalities Planning Code to require developers to prove adequate water supply before approving new subdivisions or land developments. Specifically, it mandates that applicants provide evidence showing water will be supplied by a certified public utility, a cooperative association of lot owners, or a municipal entity, rather than relying solely on private wells. The legislation applies to all municipalities and planning agencies handling land development applications and must be submitted prior to final approval. This change ensures that new communities have access to reliable, regulated water sources as part of the standard development review process.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 17, 2026 Last action Jun 3, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 2, 2026

How they voted

500
Passed
Total votes 50
Jun 2, 2026
D Democratic23
23 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican27
27 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Jun 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to Local Government
lower
Jun 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Referred to Local Government
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors