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PA HB 2821

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An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in subdivision and land development, providing for local option for high impact data centers.

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

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Did PA HB 2821 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 2821 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-02): Referred to Local Government

What is PA HB 2821 about?

PA HB 2821 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in subdivision and land development, providing for local option for high impact data centers.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 2821?

Joe Ciresi is the primary sponsor of PA HB 2821, joined by 12 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-10-02 — Referred to Local Government
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Joe Ciresiprimary
  • Manuel Guzmancosponsor
  • Patrick Harkinscosponsor
  • Chris Piellicosponsor
  • Ben Waxmancosponsor
  • Jeanne Mcneillcosponsor
  • Milou Mackenziecosponsor
  • Bud Cookcosponsor
  • Liz Hanbidgecosponsor
  • Lisa Borowskicosponsor
  • Kyle Donahuecosponsor
  • Jamie Flickcosponsor
  • Mark Gillencosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-10-02

    Referred to Local Government

    referral-committee

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