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PA SB 685

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An Act amending the act of January 8, 1960 (1959 P.L.2119, No.787), known as the Air Pollution Control Act, further providing for powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection and for civil penalties.

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

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Did PA SB 685 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 685 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-04-28): Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy

What is PA SB 685 about?

PA SB 685 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending the act of January 8, 1960 (1959 P.L.2119, No.787), known as the Air Pollution Control Act, further providing for powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection and for civil penalties.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 685?

Katie Muth is the primary sponsor of PA SB 685, joined by 5 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-04-28 — Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Katie Muthprimary
  • Art Haywoodcosponsor
  • Carolyn Comittacosponsor
  • Vincent Hughescosponsor
  • Wayne Fontanacosponsor
  • Nikil Savalcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-04-28

    Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb685

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