Legislative Action

Summary of Legislative Activity | May 2026

Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers

Summary of Legislation

April 2026

 

Anti-indemnification Bill Passes the House 

   

For more than 6 years, a group of design and construction associations have been advocating for legislation that would outlaw indemnification provisions in construction contracts.  Most other states already have laws that prohibit the practice of shifting an owner’s or general contractor’s liability onto designers and subcontractors working on the project.  House Bill 1541 prohibits that practice by stating that such provisions are “against public policy and unenforceable.  House Bill 1541 passed the Pennsylvania House by a vote of 200 to 1 on April 15th.  The impressive bipartisan support for this legislation is a good omen for its consideration by the Senate.

 

Members are encouraged to contact their Senators to support this legislation. Use the following link: https://www.votervoice.net/WannerAssoc/Campaigns/77146/Respond

 

 

This Month in the PA Bulletin:

NONE

 

 

Legislative Activity

The following bills have been introduced, and cosponsor memos have been circulated in the General Assembly this past month.  

 

Bidding / Contracting

NONE

 

Budget Bills

 

HB2400 RE: General Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. (by Rep. Jordan A. Harris, et al)

The General Appropriation Act of 2026 provides appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; provides appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; provides for the appropriation of federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; and provides for the additional appropriation of federal and state funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Effective July 1, 2026, or immediately, whichever is later.

Removed from table, read second time, and re-committed to House Appropriations Committee, 4/13/2026

Re-reported as committed from House Appropriations Committee, read third time, and passed House, 4/14/2026 

Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee, 4/23/2026 

 

HB2401 RE:  An Act providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. (by Rep. Jordan A. Harris, et al)

The Capital Budget Act of 2026-2027 provides for the capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. Establishes overall limitations on debt to be incurred for capital projects. Provides that the maximum principal amount of additional debt to be incurred during the 2026-2027 fiscal year for capital projects shall total $1,645,000,000, with $1,200,000,000 for buildings and structures, $20,000,000 for furniture and equipment, $100,000,000 for transportation assistance projects and $325,000,000 for redevelopment assistance projects.

Removed from table, read second time, and re-committed to House Appropriations Committee, 4/15/2026

Re-reported as committed from House Appropriations Committee, read third time, and passed House, 4/27/2026 

 

HB2402 RE:  An Act providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. (by Rep. Jordan A. Harris, et al)

The Capital Budget Project Itemization Act of 2026-2027 provides for the capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027; itemizes public improvement projects, furniture and equipment projects, transportation assistance, flood control projects, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) projects and Manufacturing Fund projects leased or assisted by the Department of General Services (DGS) and other state agencies, together with their estimated financial costs; authorizes the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by DGS and other State agencies; authorizing the use of current revenue for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by DGS and other State agencies stating the estimated useful life of the projects; and makes appropriations. Details appropriation amounts for fiscal year 2026-2027. Asserts that in editing and preparing this act for printing, following the final enactment, the Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB) shall insert or revise letters or numbers for projects where the letters or numbers are missing or require revision. Requires the LRB to also revise the total monetary amounts for the total authorization, debt authorization, appropriations and department totals as necessary to agree with the total monetary amounts of the projects. Effective immediately.

Removed from table, read second time, and re-committed to House Appropriations Committee, 4/15/2026

 

SB323 RE: The Keystone National Finance Authority (by Sen. David G. Argall, et al)

Amends Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations), in economic development financing, adding a chapter to provide for Keystone National Finance Authority. Provides for findings and declaration of policy. Provides definitions. Establishes the Keystone National Finance Authority as an independent authority that is an instrumentality of the commonwealth and a body corporate and politic, with corporate succession. Provides that the authority shall be governed by the board and the powers of the authority shall be exercised by the board. Asserts that the expenses of the authority shall be paid from assets or income of the authority, specifying that the commonwealth shall not be responsible for funding the expenses of the authority. Provides that the fiscal year of the authority shall end on June 30. Provides for an annual audit. Requires the authority to annually transmit audited financial statements to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Requires executive agencies to cooperate with and provide assistance to the authority without financial reimbursement. Allows the authority to be dissolved by law if all outstanding liabilities have been fully paid, retired, satisfied or discharged. Provides for procurement. Establishes limitations on actions. Requires an administrator to operate the authority. Outlines what acts apply to the authority and the board relating to notice and open meetings. Details who the board shall be comprised of. Directs the governor to select a member of the board to serve as chairperson, and members to select other officers among members of the board. Provides for board meetings and proxy, quorum, compensation, fiduciary relationship, standard of care, liability and initial appointment and vacancy. Grants powers to the authority. Requires the authority to finance projects in one or more states or territories of the U.S. by issuing conduit revenue bonds. Provides for the issuance of bonds. Asserts the commonwealth shall have no liability for defaults or failures associated with projects, issuers, obligors or related entities, whether located within or outside the commonwealth. Outlines commonwealth taxation and federal taxation. Establishes the validity of bonds and limitations on actions. Provides provisions of bonds and trust agreements. Establishes the validity of pledges and commonwealth pledges. Provides for bonds to be legal investments. Outlines the rights and remedies of obligees. Provides benefits to the commonwealth.

Re-reported as amended from Senate Appropriations Committee, 4/20/2026 

Read third time, and passed Senate, 4/21/2026 (40-8)

Referred to House Finance Committee, 4/23/2026 

 

SB1278 RE: Residential Economic Redevelopment (by Sen. Joe Picozzi, et al)

Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), establishing the Residential Economic Development District Grant Program and the Residential Economic Development District Fund. Provides definitions. Establishes the Residential Economic Development District Grant Program within the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for the purpose of encouraging major workforce housing projects in areas of the commonwealth that otherwise would not attract such developments and to increase home ownership among residents. Permits counties or municipal corporations that are fully or partially located within a residential economic development district to apply. Directs the department to establish guidelines. Permits applicants to apply in collaboration with a housing developer or one or more other counties or municipal corporations. Dictates that the application must include documentation or other evidence that proves that the applicant has done or has imminent plans to adopt and implement pro-housing-development policies and approve a major workforce housing project. Provides for a scoring metric that gives preference to counties and municipal corporations that adopt more pro-housing development policies in terms of both quantity and impact. Permits the department to revoke approval if the applicant fails to meet minimum requirements. Provides limitations on the use of funds. Established the fund as a separate fund in the State Treasury. Stipulates that the department may use no more than 10% of the money appropriated from the fund for administration costs.

Referred to Senate Urban Affairs and Housing  Committee, 4/14/2026 

 

 

Energy Development Bills

 

HB2348 RE: Amending the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, for interconnection standards for customer-generator facilities and for interagency responsibilities.

(by Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, et al)

Amends the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, further providing for definitions, for interconnection standards for customer-generator facilities and for interagency responsibilities. Adds definitions and amends the definition of “customer generator” to a retail electric customer that owns and operates, leases or contracts with a third party that costs or operates an alternative energy system. Adds that all service locations to be aggregated must be metered electric utility service locations and retail customer accounts to the definition of “net metering.” Outlines compensation for small customer-generator systems and large customer-generator systems guidelines. Allows excess generation from a net metered alternative energy system located on a warehouse rooftop or commercial rooftop to receive full retail value under the electric distribution company’s small general service or small commercial rate schedule. Provides for eligibility requirements. Provides for safe-harbored net metering for existing systems and applications of large customer-generators. Establishes preferred site virtual meter aggregation project requirements and procedures. Adds that the installation of a net metered facility or the participation in virtual meter aggregation does not constitute grounds for reclassification of the customer generator’s applicable rate schedule. Authorizes the commission to enforce the act with the commission’s regulations and orders.

Referred to House Energy Committee, 4/7/2026

 

SB349 RE: Bonding of Solar Installations (by Sen. Gene Yaw, et al)

Amends Title 27 (Environmental Resources), in environmental protection, adding a chapter to provide for decommissioning of solar energy facilities. Mandates a solar energy facility agreement executed after the effective date to provide that the grantee is responsible for decommissioning the grantee’s solar energy facility on the surface property owner’s property per this chapter no later than 18 months after the facility has ceased producing electricity, except for an instance when the grantee is actively working to recommence production of electricity, including an instance after the occurrence of a force majeure or similar event.

Removed from table in House, 4/29/2026

 

 

Environmental Building Standards

 

HB2150  RE: The Data Center Energy and Water Reporting Act (by Rep. Kyle J. Mullins, et al)

provides for annual reporting of energy consumption and water consumption by data centers; and imposes a penalty. Provides definitions. Amends definitions of “data center” and “electric distribution company.” Requires data centers operating in this commonwealth to submit an annual report to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on the facility’s energy and water consumption for the preceding calendar year, outlining the contents that the report shall include. Asserts that the annual report shall be submitted by July 1, 2027, and each July 1 thereafter, in a manner determined by DEP. Directs the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and DEP to publish an annual report on the energy and water consumption trends for data centers operating in this commonwealth. Provides for data confidentiality. Subjects a data center that fails to comply with the reporting requirements to a civil penalty of $10,000 per day until the report is submitted to DEP, with penalties deposited into the low-income electric customer assistance program of the electric distribution company for the service territory in which the data center in violation is located.

Re-reported as committed from House Appropriations Committee, read third time, and passed House, 4/13/2026 

Referred to Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, 4/23/2026 

 

HB2359 RE: Amending Right-To-Know Law, Providing for Nondisclosure Agreements. (by Rep. Joe Ciresi, et al)

Amends the Right-to-Know Law, in access, providing for nondisclosure agreements. Prohibits an agency from entering into an agreement with an individual concerning the construction, development or location of a data center, which requires confidentiality, nondisclosure and restricts the agency from publicly disclosing information. Provides that any agreement or contract entered into after the section’s effective date will be deemed void and unenforceable. Defines “data center.”

Referred to House Energy Committee, 4/6/2026

 

HB2360 RE: Chesapeake Bay Grant-Only Compliance Program. (by Rep. Brenda M. Pugh, et al)

Establishes the Chesapeake Bay Grant-Only Compliance Program; imposes duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; provides for the prohibition of certain fees relating to municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit compliance and Chesapeake Bay requirements, for grants to fund compliance costs, for limitation on enforcement and for preemption; and makes repeals. Defines “Chesapeake Bay requirement,” “department,” “fee,” “municipal separate storm sewer system,” “MS4 requirement,” “program,” “property owner” and “public body.” Prohibits the enforcement and collection of fees or the adoption of a measure by a public body on property owners to comply with an MS4 or a Chesapeake Bay requirement. Provides that the Chesapeake Bay Grant-Only Compliance Program will be administered through the department by providing grants to public bodies for costs incurred to comply with MS4 and Chesapeake Bay requirements. Provides for awarding of grants to public bodies for which the money can only be used for costs incurred for compliance with MS4 and Chesapeake Bay requirements. Details funding of the program through exclusively federal funds, commonwealth funds or other grant funding administered by the commonwealth, except for a grant match required of a public body. Provides for department collaboration with federal and state agencies to secure program funding. Establishes that the department cannot enforce an MS4 or Chesapeake Bay requirement against a public body without sufficient grant funding to pay 100% of the compliance cost, as determined by the governing body of the public body. Provides for preemption of a public body authorizing an imposition, levy, collection or enforcement of a fee for a purpose prohibited under section 3. Repeals Section 2705 of the Second Class Township Code and 53 Pa.C.S., 5607(d)(34) (relating to purposes and powers) as they authorize the imposition, levy, collection or enforcement of a purpose fee.

Referred to House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee, 4/6/2026

 

SB925  – Amending The Clean Streams Law, Providing for Potential Pollution. (Sen. Cris Dush, et al)

Amends the Clean Streams Law, in other pollutions and potential pollution, further providing for potential pollution. Allows construction projects involving land disturbance of more than one acre but less than two acres to apply for a waiver from the required National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.

Referred to Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, 4/14/2026 

 

 

Liability

 

HB1541. RE: Indemnification Agreements (Rep. Joseph C. Hohenstein, et al)

Amends the act entitled “An act relating to indemnification agreements between architects, engineers or surveyors and owners, contractors, subcontractors or suppliers and indemnification agreements relating to snow removal or ice control services,” providing for void and unenforceable provisions or terms in construction contracts and making editorial changes. Changes language from “party” to “indemnitee” throughout section 1.2. Provides for indemnification agreements relating to construction contracts. Establishes a provision in a construction contract in which an indemnitee is indemnified, held harmless or insured for damages, claims, losses or expenses arising out of bodily injury to persons, damage to property or economic damage caused by or resulting from the indemnitee’s negligence should be void against public policy and unenforceable. Removes definition of “party,” redefines “construction contract” and defines “indemnitee

Amended on House floor, read second time, and re-committed to House Appropriations Committee, 4/14/2026 

Re-reported as committed from House Appropriations Committee, amended on third consideration, and passed House, 4/15/2026 (200-1)

 

 

Local/State Government/Regulations

 

HB2151 RE: Community Standards for Data Center Developments (by Rep. Kyle Donahue, et al)

Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), providing for data center ordinance assistance. Provides definitions. Directs the center to develop and publish a model zoning ordinance to assist municipalities in regulating data centers and mitigating community impacts within six months after the effective date. Provides for required content within the model zoning ordinance. Requires the center to assist municipalities in identifying policy goals and objections. Provides for stakeholder and department input. Requires the center to update and make necessary modifications to the model zoning ordinance annually or before April 1, requires a 30-day public comment period after publication and each annual update. Allows the center to access and use information or services within the governor’s jurisdiction. Provides that municipalities are not required to adopt the model zoning ordinance.

Re-reported as committed from House Appropriations Committee, read third time, and passed House, 4/13/2026 

 

HB2246 RE: State Water Plan Providing for Covered Data Centers. (by Rep. Joe Webster, et al)

Amends Title 27 (Environmental Resources), in water resources planning, further providing for state water plan to include section 3118.1 (relating to covered data centers) and adding a section to provide for covered data centers; and promulgating regulations. Provides for departmental powers in order to implement the provisions of the added section, subject to the provisions of section 501 of the Clean Streams Law. Outlines preapplication notification. Specifies additional permit considerations. Requires coordination. Provides for denial of a request if it is found that there is a reasonably foreseeable risk of adverse impact to adjacent water users, waters of the commonwealth, wetlands or any other water use. Requires monitoring. Directs forms created in accordance with this section to be published and made available on the department’s website. Outlines fees and regulations. defines “covered data center.”

Removed from table, 4/14/2026 

Re-committed to House Appropriations Committee, 4/15/2026 

Re-reported as committed from House Appropriations Committee, read third time, and passed House, 4/27/2026 

 

HB2434 RE: Expedited High Density Housing Approval. (by Rep. Jared G. Solomon, et al)

Amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in zoning, providing for expedited high density housing approval. Stipulates that no later than one year after the effective date of this subsection, the department shall adopt rules and an application process requiring the governing body of a municipality to issue a land use decision that fast-tracks the land use approval process. Asserts the section applies to planned residential developments and to residential zoning districts in which the proposed housing type is permitted by right under the applicable zoning ordinance. Requires a municipality to implement the provisions of the section in accordance with housing development initiatives administered by the department to the extent permitted by law. Outlines which lots or parcels are applied to the section. Specifies what the approved residential development shall include. Directs the department to specify the allowed residential development types. Stipulates specifications adopted under subsection (f) may not establish standards that have the effect of suppressing efforts to increase residential density and the construction of housing units. Directs the department to coordinate with the review of building construction plans by the department under subsection (i). Requires the department to coordinate with the approvals of land use plans. Mandates the designation of a process by which an applicant for a building permit for a residential structure of a type described in subsection (e)(1) shall receive expedited building construction plan approval from the municipality. Includes the uses of expedited approval. Requires the department and municipalities to coordinate with a Commonwealth Housing Ombudsman to facilitate expedited review, resolve interagency or municipal delays and promote compliance with applicable permitting timelines and establish or designate a technical assistance and expertise hub to support municipalities in implementing this section, including assistance with developing preapproved building plans, updating zoning or land use procedures, streamlining permitting processes and ensuring compliance with applicable statutory timelines. Permits a municipality to build capacity at the municipal or regional level to support the planning, permitting, administration and implementation of housing development under this section, including through technical assistance, planning support and assistance provided by housing coalitions, redevelopment authorities or other qualified entities. Defines “department” and “municipality.”

Referred to House Housing and Community Development Committee, 4/21/2026 

 

HB2438 RE: School Mapping Services. (by Rep. Ben V. Sanchez, et al)

Amends the Public School Code, in school finances, providing for school mapping services. Outlines the requirements that a contract funded in whole or in part with money appropriated by the commonwealth and entered into between a school district and a vendor for school mapping services shall comply with. Requires a school district to consult and receive written approval from the primary law enforcement agency serving and supporting the school district prior to entering into a contract for school mapping services to ensure that the data used under the contract complies with the requirements. Defines “school mapping services” as “services that create detailed mapping data of school campuses to improve emergency response and coordination, and which data is created in file formats that integrate into the software systems in use by public safety agencies to ensure use by public safety agencies to locate room numbers, exits and utility areas for emergency response.”

Referred to House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, 4/21/2026

 

HR403 RE: “Pennsylvania 8-1-1 Safe Digging Month.” (by Rep. Robert F. Matzie (D)

A Resolution designating the month of April 2026 as “Pennsylvania 8-1-1 Safe Digging Month.”

Adopted, 4/15/2026 

 

SB1279 RE: Office of Transformation and Opportunity. (by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill, et al)

The Reduce the Red Tape for Housing Act provides for issuance of housing construction permits by executive agencies, for designation of Commonwealth Housing Regulatory Compliance Officer and for timelines for permits related to housing construction; and imposes duties on the Office of Transformation and Opportunity. Provides definitions. Provides guidelines for agencies that issue permits relating to housing construction. Directs the Office of Transformation and Opportunity to designate a Commonwealth Housing Regulatory Compliance Officer to facilitate navigation through federal, state and local permitting processes and act as a liaison between agencies.

Referred to Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, 4/14/2026

 

SB1281 RE: Expedited High Density Housing Approval. (by Sen. Greg Rothman, et al)

Amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in planned residential development, adding a section to provide for expedited high density housing approval. Provides for rules requiring the governing body of a municipality to issue a land use decision, notwithstanding any comprehensive plan or land use regulations or statewide land use planning goals, approving the development of specified residential development types on certain lots or parcels under specified conditions under this section. Asserts that a rule established under this section shall only apply to lots or parcels that are zoned residential and served by public utilities. Outlines the residential development types that may be approved, as well as what the State Planning Board may specify for the approved residential development types allowed under this section. Provides for adopting rules and implementing this section. Requires the Department of Labor and Industry to designate a process by which an applicant for a building permit for a residential structure of a described type may receive building construction plan approval from the municipality. Referred to Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, 4/14/2026

 

SB1287 RE:.Ensuring Adequate Water Supply Before Final Land Development Approval (by Sen. Dawn W. Keefer, et al)

Amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, further providing for water supply. Adds that the evidence must be presented before final subdivision and land development approval.

Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, 4/17/2026 

Reported as committed from Senate Local Government Committee, and read first time, 4/21/2026 

Read second time, and re-referred to Senate Appropriations Committee, 4/22/2026 

 

SR211 RE: A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the effectiveness and performance of the Municipalities Planning Code and its preparation for review and enforcement under the Department of Community and Economic Development. (by Sen. Judy L. Schwank (D)

A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the effectiveness and performance of the Municipalities Planning Code and its preparation for review and enforcement under the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Asserts that the primary task for the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services within DCED and DCED itself. Adds to the scope of the study by requiring the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to examine the traditional zoning, including use-based segregation and provide a review of incremental zoning reform. (Prior PN: 1401)   (PN 1401) Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the effectiveness and performance of the Municipalities Planning Code and its preparation for review and enforcement under the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Adopted, 4/21/2026 

 

 

Local/Property Tax Reform

NONE

 

Mandate Waivers

NONE

 

Mechanic’s Lien

NONE

 

Permitting

NONE

 

Prevailing Wage

NONE

 

Procurement

NONE

 

Occupational/ Professional Licensure

 

HB2302 RE: Licensure as Well Driller. (by Rep. Paul Takac, et al)

Amends the Crane Operator Licensure Act (P.L. 1363, No. 100) to add water, geotechnical, geothermal and environmental well drillers to the Act. The bill adds four well drillers to the State Board of Crane Operators and Well Drillers. Of these four members, two are to be well water drillers, one a geotechnical well driller, and one a geothermal well driller. It outlines duties and criteria for well driller trainees and allows an individual who holds a license as a well driller to use the title “licensed well driller” and the abbreviation “L.W.D.” The bill also creates categories for well driller licensure, including “Expert L.W.D.” and “Specialized L.W.D.,” and authorizes the board to create other categories as deemed appropriate. The bill outlines the qualifications for licensure, including: • Be at least 18 and of good moral character. • Have bonding and liability insurance. • Be affiliated with a registered drilling company. • Demonstrate proficiency in drilling techniques via a board-approved exam (except for certain legacy applicants). • Pay the board fee. Applicants may receive a license without passing the exam for the first two years after the effective date of this legislation if they can: • Provide three professional references from the drilling industry. • Document significant prior drilling experience (minimum feet drilled and number of well types). After this period, all applicants must pass the exam.

Re-reported as committed from House Professional Licensure Committee, read first time, and laid on the table, 4/27/2026 

Removed from table, 5/4/2026 

Amended on House floor, read second time, and re-committed to House Appropriations Committee, 5/5/2026 

Re-reported as amended from House Appropriations Committee, read third time, and passed House, 5/6/2026 

Referred to Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, 5/7/2026 

 

 

Regulatory Process

NONE

 

Separations Act

NONE

 

School Construction

NONE

 

State/Local Taxes

 

SB1297 RE: Computer Data Center Equipment Incentive Program. (by Sen. Timothy P. Kearney, et al)

Amends the Tax Reform Code, in Computer Data Center Equipment Incentive Program, further providing for application for certification and for separation of facilities, providing for additional eligibility requirements, further providing for notification, for revocation of certification, for application for certification and for separation of facilities, providing for additional eligibility requirements and further providing for notification and records and for revocation of certification. Amends the existing tax exemption for data centers to require them to have purchased 100% of their energy from Tier 1 alternative energy sources and have invested in energy efficiency by 2030 to qualify for the exemption.

Referred to Senate Finance Committee, 4/23/2026

 

SB1299 RE: tax credit for automatic fire sprinkler system and associated monitoring or detection devices.

The City of the First Class Residential High-Rise Fire Sprinkler Retrofit Tax Relief Act provides for a tax credit for retrofitting residential high-rise structures with an automatic fire sprinkler system and associated monitoring or detection devices. Allows the Office of the Mayor of a city of the first class to award a tax credit to the owner of a residential high-rise structure in a determined amount against any income tax imposed by the city of the first class, for tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2026. Asserts that the tax credit shall be for investment in retrofitting residential high-rise structures with an automatic fire sprinkler system and associated monitoring or detection devices. Specifies the amount of the tax credit. Provides for administration.

Referred to Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, 4/23/2026

 

 

Transportation/Highways

 

HB2469 RE: Public-Private Transportation Partnerships. (Rep. Lindsay Powell, et al)

Amends Title 74 (Transportation), in public-private transportation partnerships, further providing for definitions and for sovereign immunity. Amends the definitions of “private entity” and “public entity.” Provides immunity from suit for certain and local agencies and their employees. Allows all counties, as well as the Cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, to use P3s for transportation projects

Referred to House Transportation Committee, 4/29/2026

 

 

Worker’s Comp

NONE

 

Workforce Development

 

SB867 RE: Accessibility Advisory Board. (by Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione, et al)

Amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions and for Accessibility Advisory Board; in Uniform Construction Code, further providing for adoption by regulations and for revised or successor codes; in training and certification of inspectors, further providing for education and training programs; and establishing the Accessibility Advisory Board Administration Account. Provides definitions for “accessibility code” and “updated accessibility code sections.” Stipulates that seven members of the Accessibility Advisory Board be appointed by the secretary. Increases term lengths to four years. Asserts that any member absent from three consecutive voting meetings may be dismissed and the vacancy will be filled in the same manner as the appointment of the absent member, unless the secretary, upon written request from the member, finds the member should be excused from a meeting. Directs the advisory board to review the e accessibility code and submit a report to the secretary with sections of the accessibility code that are specified for adoption or modification. Specifies the review process. Directs the department to adopt the advisory board’s decisions contained in the report without change within nine months of receiving the report. Asserts that the regulations will take effect 33 months after the commencement of the review. Establishes the Accessibility Advisory Board Administration Account within the State Treasury.

Reported as committed from House Labor and Industry Committee, read first time, and laid on the table, 4/13/2026

Removed from table, 4/14/2026

Read second time, and re-referred to House Appropriations Committee, 4/15/2026 

Re-reported as committed from House Appropriations Committee, read third time, and passed House, 4/27/2026 (196-4)

 

 

Upcoming meetings of Interest

Some House Committee meetings and session can be viewed online at: https://www.pahouse.net/LegisTrak/CommitteeMeetings

Senate Committee meetings and session can be streamed at: https://www.pasenategop.com/watch/

 

 

 

2026 House Session Schedule (Subject to Change)

June 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

September 28, 29, 30

October 5, 6, 7, 19, 20, 21

November 9, 10

 

2026 Senate Spring Session Schedule

June 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30

Fall Dates TBA

 

 

State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists Meeting Schedule 

PUBLIC WELCOME 

All Board meetings are held in person and remotely via Teams. In-person meetings will be held at a new location: 2525 N. 7^th Street, Harrisburg, PA, unless otherwise indicated.

https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/EngineersLandSurveyorsandGeologists/Pages/General-Board-Information.aspx#.VHNkfFZOk5s

2026 dates: May 20, July 22, September 23, December 2

2027 dates: January 13, March 10, May 12, July 14, September 15, November 17

2028 dates: January 12, March 8, May 10, July 12, September 13, November 15

 

State Geospatial Coordinating Board

2026 GeoBoard Quarterly Meetings: May 21, August 20, November 12

HYBRID virtual conference & in person at: Pennsylvania Geological Survey 3240 Schoolhouse Rd, Middletown, PA 17057

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/oa/programs/information-technology2/state-geospatial-coordinating-board.html

 

L&I: UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE REVIEW AND ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETINGS

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/programs-services/labor-management-relations/bureau-of-occupational-and-industrial-safety/uniform-construction-code-home/ucc-review-and-advisory-council.html

 

The Department of Labor & Industry’s Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 9 a.m. Participants may dial into the meeting at (929) 205-6099, using 361 131 6502 as the meeting ID and 259161 as the passcode. Questions may be directed to Kristen Gardner at (717) 346-1497.