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PA SB 491

introduced

An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in alternative form of regulation of telecommunications services, further providing for network modernization plans and for additional powers and duties of commission.

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

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Did PA SB 491 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 491 has been introduced but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-04): Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

What is PA SB 491 about?

PA SB 491 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in alternative form of regulation of telecommunications services, further providing for network modernization plans and for additional powers and duties of commission.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 491?

Kristin Phillips-Hill is the primary sponsor of PA SB 491, joined by 7 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-04 — Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Kristin Phillips-Hillprimary
  • Camera Bartolottacosponsor
  • Greg Rothmancosponsor
  • Tracy Pennycuickcosponsor
  • Judy Wardcosponsor
  • Lisa Bakercosponsor
  • Patrick Stefanocosponsor
  • Doug Mastrianocosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-04

    Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

  2. 2025-10-28

    First consideration

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  3. 2025-10-28

    Reported as committed

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  4. 2025-03-21

    Referred to Communications & Technology

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Votes

  • Committee vote (Communications & Technology): Reported as Committed

    2025-10-28 · pass · 6-5

    Member-level votes (11)
    • Lisa Baker: yes
    • Lisa Boscola: yes
    • Chris Gebhard: yes
    • Kristin Phillips-Hill: yes
    • Kim Ward: yes
    • Tracy Pennycuick: yes
    • Frank Farry: no
    • John Kane: no
    • James Malone: no
    • Nick Miller: no
    • Joe Picozzi: no

Related bills

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/senate/committees/roll-call-votes/vote-list/vote-summary?committeecode=5&rollcallid=518&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0

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