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PA HB 1196

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An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for method of incorporation, for municipalities withdrawing from and joining in joint authorities, for amendment of articles and for governing body.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · lower

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Did PA HB 1196 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 1196 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-04-15): Referred to Local Government

What is PA HB 1196 about?

PA HB 1196 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for method of incorporation, for municipalities withdrawing from and joining in joint authorities, for amendment of articles and for governing body.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 1196?

David Zimmerman is the primary sponsor of PA HB 1196, joined by 3 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-04-15 — Referred to Local Government
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Sponsors

  • David Zimmermanprimary
  • Charity Krupacosponsor
  • Dan Moulcosponsor
  • Mark Gillencosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-04-15

    Referred to Local Government

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1196

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