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PA HB 1931

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An Act providing for a judicial forum for claims for damages stemming from climate disasters, extreme weather attributable to climate change and harms resulting from long-term changes to the climate system.

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

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Did PA HB 1931 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 1931 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-10-08): Referred to Judiciary

What is PA HB 1931 about?

PA HB 1931 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act providing for a judicial forum for claims for damages stemming from climate disasters, extreme weather attributable to climate change and harms resulting from long-term changes to the climate system.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 1931?

Joe Webster is the primary sponsor of PA HB 1931, joined by 7 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-10-08 — Referred to Judiciary
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Joe Websterprimary
  • Kristine Howardcosponsor
  • Carol Hill-Evanscosponsor
  • Tarah Probstcosponsor
  • Benjamin Sanchezcosponsor
  • Keith Harriscosponsor
  • G. Roni Greencosponsor
  • Chris Piellicosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-10-08

    Referred to Judiciary

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1931

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