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PA SB 737

introduced

An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for definitions, providing for public safety authorities and further providing for purposes and powers.

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

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Did PA SB 737 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 737 has been introduced but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-03): Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

What is PA SB 737 about?

PA SB 737 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for definitions, providing for public safety authorities and further providing for purposes and powers.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 737?

Lisa Baker is the primary sponsor of PA SB 737, joined by 9 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-03 — Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Lisa Bakerprimary
  • Timothy Kearneycosponsor
  • Carolyn Comittacosponsor
  • Rosemary Browncosponsor
  • Elder Vogelcosponsor
  • Jay Costacosponsor
  • Patrick Stefanocosponsor
  • Amanda Cappelletticosponsor
  • Judith Schwankcosponsor
  • Cris Dushcosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-03

    Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

  2. 2025-10-27

    First consideration

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  3. 2025-10-27

    Reported as amended

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  4. 2025-05-07

    Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

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Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Committee vote (Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness): Reported as Amended

    2025-10-27 · pass · 7-4

    Member-level votes (11)
    • Lisa Baker: yes
    • Michele Brooks: yes
    • Cris Dush: yes
    • Wayne Langerholc: yes
    • Tracy Pennycuick: yes
    • Kim Ward: yes
    • Doug Mastriano: yes
    • John Kane: no
    • Katie Muth: no
    • Nick Pisciottano: no
    • Lindsey Williams: no

  • Committee vote (Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness): Adopt Amendment

    2025-10-27 · pass · 7-4

    Member-level votes (11)
    • Lisa Baker: yes
    • Michele Brooks: yes
    • Cris Dush: yes
    • Wayne Langerholc: yes
    • Tracy Pennycuick: yes
    • Kim Ward: yes
    • Doug Mastriano: yes
    • John Kane: no
    • Katie Muth: no
    • Nick Pisciottano: no
    • Lindsey Williams: no

Related bills

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/senate/committees/roll-call-votes/vote-list/vote-summary?committeecode=21&rollcallid=513&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0

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