SB 805 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, providing for sky lantern tethering; and imposing penalties.

SB 805 prohibits releasing untethered sky lanterns (paper balloons with small fires) outdoors in Pennsylvania unless secured to the ground. It also bans tethering lanterns and leaving them unattended. The law imposes fines of $500 for improper release and $1,500 if lanterns are left unattended and drift out of control. It directly affects anyone using these devices, including individuals, businesses, or event organizers, but excludes the Commonwealth government. The bill aims to prevent fire hazards by requiring physical tethering during use.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2025
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Introduced May 30, 2025 Last action May 30, 2025
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May 30, 2025
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