Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 1477 — An Act providing for hazardous tree removal and remediation, disposition of wood material and sidewalk repair or replacement within municipalities and for responsibilities of municipalities and property owners.

Last action — Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Sept. 30, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

In plain language

The bill allows municipalities to manage hazardous trees affecting public safety.

This legislation authorizes municipalities to mandate the removal or remediation of hazardous trees on private property that threaten safety. It requires notification to property owners and establishes compliance timelines and potential municipal intervention.

Summary

Public Right-of-Way Safety Act - Addressing Hazardous Trees

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Sept. 30, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 249 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (249)

249 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1477 do?
Public Right-of-Way Safety Act - Addressing Hazardous Trees
Who sponsors SB 1477?
SB 1477 is sponsored by MILLER, Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), and Lisa M. Boscola (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 1477?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 1477?
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