Pennsylvania Bills

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2681: An Act designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 611 from the intersection with Old Easton Road to the intersection with Kellers Church Road in Plumstead Township, Bucks County, as the Joseph Kay Memorial Highway.

This bill designates a specific stretch of Pennsylvania Route 611 in Plumstead Township, Bucks County, as the Joseph Kay Memorial Highway to honor Joseph W. Kay, a local electrician, volunteer firefighter, and race car driver. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs displaying this new name along the roadway. The act serves as a commemorative tribute to Kay's community service and legacy rather than implementing changes to traffic laws or road infrastructure.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2680: An Act designating rye whiskey as the official State spirit of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

This bill designates rye whiskey as the official state spirit of Pennsylvania to honor its historical significance and support the local distilling industry. The legislation formally recognizes the beverage's role in the state's heritage and its contribution to agriculture and small businesses. It takes effect immediately upon passage without requiring additional regulatory changes.

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 30, 2026

SB 1410: An Act prohibiting certain terms in procurement contracts entered into by Commonwealth parties.

This bill, known as the Commonwealth Party Procurement Contract Terms Act, restricts specific clauses that can be included in contracts signed by state government agencies and local authorities. It prohibits provisions that force the government to indemnify other parties, submit to binding arbitration, or agree to legal proceedings outside of Pennsylvania courts. Additionally, the law forbids contracts from being governed by foreign laws, requiring the government to pay opposing attorney fees, or charging interest beyond state limits. Any contract term that violates these rules will be automatically considered invalid, though the rest of the agreement remains in effect.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2682: An Act providing for registration of extraordinary water users; imposing a water resource fee; providing for reporting; establishing the Critical Water Planning Area Administration and Watershed Monitoring Fund; establishing the Water Use Fund; providing for duties of the Department of Environmental Protection and for submission of a question to the electorate authorizing incurring of indebtedness for water-related environmental initiatives; and establishing penalties.

This bill creates a new regulatory framework in Pennsylvania to manage water use by large commercial entities, specifically targeting data centers and other facilities that consume significant amounts of water without returning it to natural sources. It requires these "extraordinary" nonmunicipal users to register with the state and submit detailed reports on their water consumption, while also imposing a new fee on their usage. The collected fees will be placed into dedicated funds to support watershed monitoring, critical water planning areas, and environmental restoration projects, and the bill establishes a process to ask voters if the state should be allowed to take on debt for water-related environmental initiatives. Additionally, the Department of Environmental Protection will be given specific duties to enforce these rules, including requiring preconstruction notifications from major water users, and the act includes penalties for non-compliance.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 583: A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to pass H.R. 7658 and S. 3949, the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026, or create and enact other legislation to require the implementation of stronger security measures to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

This Pennsylvania House resolution urges the U.S. Congress to pass the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026 to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from theft and fraud. The bill proposes requiring all states to upgrade to more secure chip-enabled EBT cards and mandates that federal security regulations be updated at least every five years. It directly affects the millions of low-income individuals and families in Pennsylvania and across the country who rely on SNAP for food assistance. The measure aims to address rising instances of benefit theft through methods like card skimming and cloning, which have left many residents without food.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 528: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections.

This Pennsylvania House Resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to study pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections. The study will examine current insurance coverage for treatments, the number of available specialists, common misdiagnoses, and policy actions taken by other states. The Commission is required to consult with medical organizations, insurers, and advocacy groups before submitting a report with recommendations to the House within 18 months.

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 531: A Resolution designating the month of June 2026 as "Scoliosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House resolution designates June 2026 as Scoliosis Awareness Month to highlight a spinal condition affecting millions of people, particularly children and teenagers. The bill aims to encourage the public to learn more about scoliosis and support early screening efforts to prevent severe spinal deformities. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to promote awareness and community support for those affected by the condition.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 525: A Resolution designating the week of September 14 through 20, 2026, as "Diaper Need Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

This bill designates the week of September 14 through 20, 2026, as 'Diaper Need Awareness Week' in Pennsylvania to highlight the shortage of disposable diapers for children and incontinent adults. The resolution formally recognizes the efforts of the state's 10 diaper banks and community organizations that distribute millions of diapers annually to families in need. Additionally, the bill encourages Pennsylvania residents to support these local groups and participate in diaper donation drives to help expand access to this essential item.

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2496: An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, providing for pause on data center proposals.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Municipalities Planning Code to allow local governments to temporarily halt the submission of new data center development applications. Under the new provision, a municipality can adopt a resolution at a public meeting to pause these submissions for up to 180 days, a period that begins retroactively from the date of public notice. During this pause, local authorities may update their zoning laws regarding data centers, and any applications received while the pause is in effect will be evaluated under the new rules. The legislation defines a data center as a facility primarily used for housing servers or data storage systems with specific backup power and cooling infrastructure.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Technology

Paul Friel (D) · 42 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2535: An Act providing for the public safety regulation of large load users; requiring the submission of emergency operations plans and generalized infrastructure inventories as a condition of occupancy; protecting confidential security information; and providing for enforcement and penalties.

HB 2535, known as the Commercial Data Center Public Safety Act, regulates large data centers in Pennsylvania that consume 25 megawatts or more of power. To receive a certificate of occupancy, these facilities must submit detailed emergency plans and inventories listing battery types, cooling agents, and fire suppression systems to local fire officials. The bill also mandates annual updates to these documents and restricts access to the information to authorized safety and law enforcement personnel to protect confidential security details.

Topics ✓ Technology

Christina Sappey (D) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 520: A Resolution recognizing September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mother's Day" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House Resolution designates September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Mother's Day within the state. The measure formally acknowledges the sacrifice of mothers who lost sons or daughters in military service and honors their ongoing contributions to their communities. By recognizing this specific date, the resolution aims to provide a day of remembrance for Gold Star Families in Pennsylvania.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Joe Kerwin (R) · 35 co-sponsors

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2398: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in local organizations and services, providing for flood evacuation plans for organized camps.

This bill requires camp operators in Pennsylvania to create written flood evacuation plans if their camp is located within 500 feet of a flood hazard area. The plans must be filed with local and county emergency agencies, updated annually, and include posted evacuation maps and summaries provided to campers and parents. Municipalities can tie licensing and zoning approvals for camps to compliance with these new safety requirements.

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