Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Died 22 D cosponsors

HB 2404 — An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in preliminary provisions, providing for effect of declaration of disaster emergency.

Last action — PN 3554 Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds new protections for tenants during a disaster emergency declared by the Governor, specifically prohibiting certain actions by landlords.

  • 35 Pa.C.S. § 7301

    It shall be deemed unlawful for a landlord to do any of the following during a disaster emergency declared by the Governor under 35 Pa.C.S. § 7301(c) (relating to general authority of Governor) due to an epidemic or pandemic: (1) Evict or attempt to evict a tenant unemployed, separated from employment or unable to find employment as a result of the declaration of disaster emergency. (2) Without the express consent of the tenant, enter the leased premises for purposes of showing the premises to prospective buyers or tenants.

    This addition makes it unlawful for landlords to evict certain tenants or enter leased properties without consent during a declared disaster emergency.

  • 35 Pa.C.S. § 7301

    A landlord found to be in violation of this section shall be subject to a penalty of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) per occurrence.

    This creates a monetary penalty for landlords who violate the new tenant protections during a disaster emergency.

  • 35 Pa.C.S. § 7301

    This section shall apply only to residential leaseholds and not to commercial leaseholds.

    This specifies that the protections only apply to residential properties, excluding commercial leases.

Action History

  1. PN 3554 Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 30 co-sponsors · 222 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2404?
HB 2404 is sponsored by Joanna E. McClinton (Democratic), Brandon J. Markosek (Democratic), G. Roni Green (Democratic), Tina M. Davis (Democratic), Mary Jo Daley (Democratic), MaryLouise Isaacson (Democratic), Lee, Murt, Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Tim Briggs (Democratic), Daniel J. Deasy (Democratic), David M. Delloso (Democratic), Donatucci, Peter Schweyer (Democratic), Joe Webster (Democratic), Williams, Gainey, Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Dan Frankel (Democratic), Galloway, Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Caltagirone, Malcolm Kenyatta (Democratic), Patty Kim (Democratic), Robert E. Merski (Democratic), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Christopher M. Rabb (Democratic), Ravenstahl, Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), and Mark Rozzi.
What is the current status of HB 2404?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 HB 2404?
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