PA HB 638

in committee

An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commercial protection, prohibiting confession of judgment provisions.

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

Quick answers

Did PA HB 638 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 638 is in committee as of 2025-02-20 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-20): Referred to Commerce

What is PA HB 638 about?

PA HB 638 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commercial protection, prohibiting confession of judgment provisions.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 638?

Kristine Howard is the primary sponsor of PA HB 638, joined by 12 cosponsors.

Introduced: —
Latest action: 2025-02-20 — Referred to Commerce
Bill type: bill
Last updated: —

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Action timeline

2025-02-20
Referred to Commerce
referral-committee

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Related bills

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb638

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