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PA SB 1131

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An Act providing for geothermal energy development; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; promulgating regulations; establishing the Geothermal Energy Development Fund; and imposing penalties.

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

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Did PA SB 1131 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 1131 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-09): Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy

What is PA SB 1131 about?

PA SB 1131 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act providing for geothermal energy development; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; promulgating regulations; establishing the Geothermal Energy Development Fund; and imposing penalties.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 1131?

Nick Pisciottano is the primary sponsor of PA SB 1131, joined by 9 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-09 — Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Nick Pisciottanoprimary
  • Wayne Fontanacosponsor
  • Nikil Savalcosponsor
  • Christine Tartaglionecosponsor
  • John Kanecosponsor
  • Amanda Cappelletticosponsor
  • Jay Costacosponsor
  • Timothy Kearneycosponsor
  • Elder Vogelcosponsor
  • Nick Millercosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-01-09

    Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy

    referral-committee

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