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PA HB 585

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An Act amending Title 1 (General Provisions) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of construction, further providing for legislative intent controls.

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

Quick answers

Did PA HB 585 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 585 is in committee as of 2025-02-12 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-12): Referred to Judiciary

What is PA HB 585 about?

PA HB 585 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending Title 1 (General Provisions) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of construction, further providing for legislative intent controls.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 585?

Jacob Banta is the primary sponsor of PA HB 585, joined by 11 cosponsors.

Introduced
Latest action
2025-02-12 — Referred to Judiciary
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Jacob Bantaprimary
  • Milou Mackenziecosponsor
  • Andrew Kuzmacosponsor
  • Joe Hammcosponsor
  • David Rowecosponsor
  • Seth Grovecosponsor
  • Brian Smithcosponsor
  • David Zimmermancosponsor
  • R. Lee Jamescosponsor
  • Mark Gillencosponsor
  • Tom Jonescosponsor
  • Russ Diamondcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-12

    Referred to Judiciary

    referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

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Attribution

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