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

SB 1493 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in services and facilities, providing for electricity outage responses.

Last action — Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Oct. 13, 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 October 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill requires public utilities to prioritize restoring service to 24-hour care facilities after outages.

This legislation mandates that public utility companies restore electricity first to facilities that provide health and safety for individuals in 24-hour care following an outage. If they fail to comply, they may face enforcement actions.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families with loved ones in 24-hour care facilities may benefit from prioritized electricity restoration during outages.

Summary

Restoring electricity during prolonged outages

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill adds new requirements for public utility companies in Pennsylvania regarding electricity outage responses.

  • Title 66

    § 1512.1. Electricity outage responses. (a) Plans.--Following an electrical outage, each public utility company supplying electric service shall prioritize restoration of service to any facility or entity providing for the health and safety of individuals in a 24-hour care setting. (b) Penalties.--A public utility that fails to comply with subsection (a) may be subject to an enforcement action by the commission.

    This establishes a requirement for public utility companies to prioritize the restoration of electrical service to health and safety facilities after an outage.

Action History

  1. Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Oct. 13, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 250 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (250)

250 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1493 do?
Restoring electricity during prolonged outages
Who sponsors SB 1493?
SB 1493 is sponsored by Lisa Baker (Republican), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), and Tracy Pennycuick (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1493?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced October 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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