An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code ...
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SB 191 — An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions and for application.
Last action — Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
76 added · 75 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill SB 191 has made some important changes regarding fire safety inspection requirements for historic buildings. It now explicitly requires the municipality’s code administrator to inspect the building if the owner fails to comply with the necessary conditions. This ensures that buildings are regularly checked for fire safety measures, such as functional smoke detectors and portable fire extinguishers, which are crucial for the safety of residents and visitors. By clarifying the inspection process and the responsibilities of the municipality, it enhances accountability and promotes safer living environments in historic buildings.
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159 THEPRINTER'S GENERALNO. ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
442 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
WARD, REGAN, PHILLIPS-HILL, LANGERHOLC, STEFANO, DiSANTO, AUMENT, MASTRIANO, BAKER, HUTCHINSON AND PITTMAN, FEBRUARY 10, 2021 REFERREDAS TOAMENDED LABORON ANDSECOND INDUSTRY,CONSIDERATION, FEBRUARYMARCH 10,16, 2021 AN ACT Amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), entitled "An act establishing a uniform construction code;
* * * (4.1) A historical agricultural building, provided that the owner of the building annually files an affidavit with the municipality CODE ADMINISTRATOR stating that the <-- following conditions are satisfied or, if the owner fails to do so, the municipality CODE ADMINISTRATOR inspects the <-- building at the owner's expense and determines that the following conditions are satisfied:
or (B) battery-powered detectors if electrical wiring has not been installed in the interior of the 20210SB0191PN0442 - 2 - building.
20210SB0191PN0159 - 2 - (iii) Portable fire extinguishers are placed in the building consistent with the Uniform Construction Code.
(B) "This facility is subject to alternative commercial building and public safety requirements as provided under the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act." (ix) Unless permitted toilet facilities are provided on the grounds of the building, portable toilet 20210SB0191PN0442 - 3 - facilities are provided in accordance with the minimum 20210SB0191PN0159 - 3 - number of required toilets for a restaurant or banquet hall in the International Building Code that was part of the Uniform Construction Code at the time of inspection.
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Action History
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Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY
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Final passage
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Vote on final passage reconsidered
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Third consideration and final passage
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PN 0442 Second consideration, with amendments
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First consideration
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Reported as committed
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PN 0159 Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Sponsors
- Judy Ward · Primary
- Regan · Cosponsor
- Kristin Phillips-Hill · Cosponsor
- Wayne Langerholc · Cosponsor
- Patrick J. Stefano · Cosponsor
- Disanto · Cosponsor
- Aument · Cosponsor
- Doug Mastriano · Cosponsor
- Lisa Baker · Cosponsor
- Scott E. Hutchinson · Cosponsor
- Joe Pittman · Cosponsor
- Mensch · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on · 16 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Judy Ward Republican
Co-sponsors (11)
- Regan
- Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican
- Wayne Langerholc Republican
- Patrick J. Stefano Republican
- Disanto
- Aument
- Doug Mastriano Republican
- Lisa Baker Republican
- Scott E. Hutchinson Republican
- Joe Pittman Republican
- Mensch
Not signed on (241)
241 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 241 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 58% | 40% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (48)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| AUMENT | — | Yea |
| BREWSTER | — | Nay |
| BROWNE | — | Yea |
| CORMAN | — | Yea |
| DISANTO | — | Yea |
| GORDNER | — | Yea |
| MENSCH | — | Yea |
| REGAN | — | Not Voting |
| SABATINA | — | Nay |
| SCAVELLO | — | Yea |
| YUDICHAK | — | Nay |
| Anthony Williams | — | Nay |
| Amanda M. Cappelletti | Democratic | Nay |
| Art Haywood | Democratic | Nay |
| Carolyn T. Comitta | Democratic | Nay |
| Christine M. Tartaglione | Democratic | Nay |
| Jay Costa | Democratic | Nay |
| John I. Kane | Democratic | Nay |
| Judith L. Schwank | Democratic | Nay |
| Katie J. Muth | Democratic | Nay |
| Lindsey M. Williams | Democratic | Nay |
| Lisa M. Boscola | Democratic | Yea |
| Maria Collett | Democratic | Nay |
| Nikil Saval | Democratic | Nay |
| Sharif Street | Democratic | Nay |
| Steven J. Santarsiero | Democratic | Nay |
| Timothy P. Kearney | Democratic | Yea |
| Vincent J. Hughes | Democratic | Nay |
| Wayne D. Fontana | Democratic | Nay |
| Camera Bartolotta | Republican | Yea |
| Cris Dush | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Laughlin | Republican | Yea |
| David G. Argall | Republican | Yea |
| Devlin J. Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Doug Mastriano | Republican | Yea |
| Elder A. Vogel | Republican | Yea |
| Gene Yaw | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Pittman | Republican | Yea |
| Judy Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kathleen C. Tomlinson | Republican | Yea |
| Kim L. Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kristin Phillips-Hill | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Baker | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Brooks | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick J. Stefano | Republican | Yea |
| Scott E. Hutchinson | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Martin | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne Langerholc | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 60% | 38% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (48)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| SABATINA | — | Nay |
| SCAVELLO | — | Yea |
| YUDICHAK | — | Nay |
| AUMENT | — | Yea |
| BREWSTER | — | Nay |
| BROWNE | — | Yea |
| CORMAN | — | Yea |
| DISANTO | — | Yea |
| GORDNER | — | Yea |
| MENSCH | — | Yea |
| REGAN | — | Not Voting |
| Anthony Williams | — | Nay |
| Amanda M. Cappelletti | Democratic | Nay |
| Art Haywood | Democratic | Nay |
| Carolyn T. Comitta | Democratic | Nay |
| Christine M. Tartaglione | Democratic | Yea |
| Jay Costa | Democratic | Nay |
| John I. Kane | Democratic | Nay |
| Judith L. Schwank | Democratic | Nay |
| Katie J. Muth | Democratic | Nay |
| Lindsey M. Williams | Democratic | Nay |
| Lisa M. Boscola | Democratic | Yea |
| Maria Collett | Democratic | Nay |
| Nikil Saval | Democratic | Nay |
| Sharif Street | Democratic | Nay |
| Steven J. Santarsiero | Democratic | Nay |
| Timothy P. Kearney | Democratic | Yea |
| Vincent J. Hughes | Democratic | Nay |
| Wayne D. Fontana | Democratic | Nay |
| Camera Bartolotta | Republican | Yea |
| Cris Dush | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Laughlin | Republican | Yea |
| David G. Argall | Republican | Yea |
| Devlin J. Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Doug Mastriano | Republican | Yea |
| Elder A. Vogel | Republican | Yea |
| Gene Yaw | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Pittman | Republican | Yea |
| Judy Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kathleen C. Tomlinson | Republican | Yea |
| Kim L. Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kristin Phillips-Hill | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Baker | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Brooks | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick J. Stefano | Republican | Yea |
| Scott E. Hutchinson | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Martin | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne Langerholc | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 64% | 27% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| DISANTO | — | Yea |
| MENSCH | — | Yea |
| CORMAN | — | Yea |
| Christine M. Tartaglione | Democratic | Nay |
| John I. Kane | Democratic | Nay |
| Lindsey M. Williams | Democratic | Nay |
| Timothy P. Kearney | Democratic | Yea |
| Camera Bartolotta | Republican | Yea |
| Cris Dush | Republican | Yea |
| Devlin J. Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Baker | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 191?
- SB 191 is sponsored by Judy Ward (Republican), Regan, Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Wayne Langerholc (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Disanto, Aument, Doug Mastriano (Republican), Lisa Baker (Republican), Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican), Joe Pittman (Republican), and Mensch.
- What is the current status of SB 191?
- This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 191?
- Track SB 191 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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