Pennsylvania Bills

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 1381: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions.

HB 1381 amends Pennsylvania's juvenile justice definitions by raising the minimum age for a "delinquent child" from 10 to 13 years old. This change directly affects children aged 10-12 who previously could be classified as delinquent under the law; they will no longer be considered "delinquent children" under this definition. The bill modifies Section 6302 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) to specify that a "delinquent child" must be 13 or older, with the court finding they committed a delinquent act requiring treatment or rehabilitation. The amendment applies to juvenile proceedings beginning on or after its effective date, 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 1731: An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in consumer credit, providing for consumer debt collection fairness.

HB 1731, the Consumer Debt Collection Fairness Act, requires debt collectors and debt buyers to provide detailed documentation before suing consumers for unpaid debt. It mandates that lawsuits include the original creditor’s name, a clear debt breakdown (including fees and payments), proof of debt ownership, and the original contract. The bill also sets a 3-year statute of limitations for debt collection lawsuits and prohibits default judgments without verified documentation or proper consumer notice. This directly affects consumers facing debt lawsuits and debt collectors in Pennsylvania, aiming to prevent abusive practices by ensuring transparency and fair legal process.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 2033: An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, providing for correctional institutions; imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture; and promulgating regulations.

HB 2033 would amend Pennsylvania's food protection laws under Title 3 (Agriculture) to establish new requirements for correctional institutions. It would require the Department of Agriculture to create specific regulations and carry out new duties related to food safety standards in prisons and detention facilities. This bill directly affects correctional facilities by mandating updated food safety protocols and the Department of Agriculture through new regulatory responsibilities. The bill was referred to the Judiciary committee on November 17, 2025, for further review.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 2035: An Act amending the act of August 11, 1967 (P.L.205, No.69), entitled "An act to validate conveyances and other instruments which have been defectively acknowledged," extending the date for validation of certain conveyances and other instruments.

HB 2035 extends the deadline for validating property transfers that were not properly notarized or signed under Pennsylvania's 1967 law. It directly affects property owners and sellers who have documents with defective acknowledgments, giving them more time to correct these issues. The bill modifies the original 1967 statute by setting a new cutoff date for submitting such corrections. This change provides a concrete administrative extension without altering property rights or introducing new requirements.

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 17, 2026

SB 993: An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns), 11 (Cities) and 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in corporate power relating to boroughs, further providing for specific powers; in veterans' affairs relating to boroughs, further providing for care and erection of memorials; in corporate powers relating to third class cities, providing for control, maintenance and repair of memorials; in veterans' affairs relating to third class cities, further providing for care of memorials; in grounds and buildings, further providing for monuments, memorials and memorial halls to war veterans and for preservation, maintenance, repair and completion of public monuments; and making an editorial change.

SB 993 amends Pennsylvania laws to clarify and expand local government authority over veterans' memorials. It directly affects boroughs, third-class cities, and counties by requiring them to maintain, repair, and preserve existing memorials for war veterans, not just erect new ones. The bill specifies that these local governments must manage memorials on public property, including completing repairs and ensuring their upkeep, while also updating related corporate power provisions. This focuses on practical maintenance rather than new memorial construction.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 16, 2026

HB 2640: An Act designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 48742, carrying State Route 4009 over Fox Run in Northern Cambria Borough, Cambria County, as the Sgt. Elwood Eugene Rumbaugh Memorial Bridge.

This bill designates a specific bridge in Northern Cambria Borough as the Sgt. Elwood Eugene Rumbaugh Memorial Bridge in honor of a Vietnam War veteran. The legislation officially names the structure, which carries State Route 4009 over Fox Run, after Sergeant Rumbaugh, who was declared missing in action during the conflict and received the Purple Heart. To implement this change, the bill requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs displaying the new name for traffic traveling in both directions. The act is set to take effect 60 days after being signed into law.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 16, 2026

HB 2642: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in nuisances, further providing for the offense of scattering rubbish.

This bill updates Pennsylvania law to make it a crime to scatter various types of waste, including paper, grass clippings, glass, and other rubbish, onto roads, public lands, or into waterways. It directly affects anyone who deposits these materials in public spaces or on private property without permission. The legislation clarifies the specific items considered illegal to scatter and establishes the legal offense for doing so. The changes will become effective 60 days after the bill is passed.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✓ Environment

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 16, 2026

HB 2619: An Act providing for licensure of electrical contractors, electricians, residential electricians, apprentice electricians and probationary electricians; establishing the State Board of Electrical Licensure; providing for powers and duties of the board; establishing fees, fines and penalties; and making an appropriation.

This bill creates a new State Board of Electrical Licensure in Pennsylvania to oversee and regulate individuals and companies performing electrical work. It requires electrical contractors, electricians, residential electricians, and apprentices to obtain specific licenses from the board before working, while also setting rules for continuing education and liability insurance. The legislation establishes a system for issuing licenses, collecting fees, and enforcing standards through fines, suspensions, or revocation for violations. Additionally, the bill defines what types of electrical tasks fall under these regulations and includes funding to support the board's operations.

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 16, 2026

HB 2641: An Act amending Titles 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Multimodal Fund, further providing for use of money in fund; in preliminary provisions relating to aviation, further providing for definitions and for Aviation Restricted Account and providing for Aviation Trust Fund; in authority of Department of Transportation, further providing for authority of department; in obstructions to aircraft operation, providing for prohibited conduct; in airport operation and zoning, providing for abandoned or derelict aircraft and further providing for power to adopt airport zoning regulations; in aviation development, further providing for service fees, for tax on aviation fuels, for allocation of funds, for agreement of maintenance and for tax on jet fuels and providing for tax on alternative aviation fuels and for aviation fees; in liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for imposition of tax, exemptions and deductions, for distributor's report and payment of tax, for disposition and use of tax and for refunds; imposing fees; imposing penalties; making transfers; abrogating regulations; making a repeal; and making editorial changes.

This bill updates Pennsylvania laws to create new funding accounts and establish taxes on aviation fuels, including traditional jet fuel and emerging alternatives like hydrogen and electricity. It directs specific annual amounts from the Multimodal Fund to the Aviation Restricted Account and sets escalating budget caps for department activities related to aviation programs. The legislation also defines key terms such as alternative aviation fuel and grants the Department of Transportation authority to adopt zoning regulations for airports while addressing issues like abandoned aircraft. Additionally, the bill imposes new taxes on aviation fuels, outlines how distributors must report these taxes, and specifies how the collected revenue will be used and refunded.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Transportation

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 16, 2026

HR 541: A Resolution recognizing the month of June 2026 as "Aphasia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to increase awareness and understanding of aphasia to support improved diagnosis and treatment.

This Pennsylvania bill designates June 2026 as Aphasia Awareness Month to promote public understanding of aphasia, a language disorder often caused by strokes or brain injuries. The resolution aims to highlight the condition's impact on individuals and their communities while encouraging better diagnosis and treatment. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness within the state.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 1260: An Act providing for licensure of electrical contractors, electricians, residential electricians, apprentice electricians and probationary electricians; establishing the State Board of Electrical Licensure; providing for powers and duties of the board; establishing fees, fines and penalties; and making an appropriation.

SB 1260 establishes the State Board of Electrical Licensure to regulate and oversee electrical contractors, electricians, residential electricians, and apprentices in Pennsylvania. The bill requires individuals performing electrical work to obtain specific licenses based on their role and experience, while also mandating liability insurance and continuing education for license holders. To enforce these standards, the legislation creates a system of fees, fines, and penalties for violations, along with procedures for suspending or revoking licenses when necessary.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 16, 2026

HR 464: A Resolution designating May 14, 2026, as "Apraxia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House resolution designates May 14, 2026, as "Apraxia Awareness Day" to highlight childhood apraxia of speech, a motor speech disorder affecting approximately 1 in 1,000 children. The bill aims to increase public understanding of the condition, which requires intensive speech therapy and can impact a child's ability to read, write, and communicate effectively. By encouraging residents to foster community awareness, the resolution seeks to support families and professionals working to help children with this neurological disorder develop their speech skills.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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