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PA SB 1256

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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 zoning, providing for accessory dwelling units and for public availability of public utility fees.

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

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Did PA SB 1256 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 1256 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-06): Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing

What is PA SB 1256 about?

PA SB 1256 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 zoning, providing for accessory dwelling units and for public availability of public utility fees.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 1256?

Maria Collett is the primary sponsor of PA SB 1256, joined by 6 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-06 — Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Maria Collettprimary
  • James Malonecosponsor
  • Christine Tartaglionecosponsor
  • Amanda Cappelletticosponsor
  • Jay Costacosponsor
  • Art Haywoodcosponsor
  • John Kanecosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-04-06

    Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1256

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