Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

SB 1502 — An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in township supervisors, further providing for monthly meetings, quorum and voting.

Last action — Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Oct. 15, 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 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

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In plain language

This bill updates quorum requirements and remote participation rules for second-class township supervisors.

The bill amends the Second Class Township Code to establish that a quorum for meetings must include members physically present. It also allows for remote participation in certain circumstances under a telecommunications policy.

Summary

In-Person Quorum Requirements for Second-Class Townships

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill changes quorum requirements and allows telecommunication participation for township supervisors' meetings under specific conditions.

  • Section 603

    A quorum is two members of a three-member board of supervisors or three members of a five-member board of supervisors. → A majority of the members of the board of supervisors shall constitute a quorum.

    This change simplifies the quorum requirement by stating that a majority of board members constitutes a quorum.

  • Section 603

    Only members of the board of supervisors physically present at a meeting place within the township shall be counted in establishing a quorum. → Except as provided in subsection (c), only members of the board of supervisors physically present at a meeting place within the township shall be counted in establishing a quorum.

    This maintains the existing requirement for physical presence to establish a quorum but allows for exceptions in subsection (c).

  • Section 603(c)

    The board of supervisors may, under an established telecommunications policy... provide for the participation of members of the board in township meetings by means of telecommunication devices...

    This addition allows board members to participate in meetings remotely through telecommunications under specified conditions.

  • Section 603(c)(1)(i)

    If, after the convening or reconvening of a meeting, a member of the board has been disqualified from voting as a matter of law, and is still physically present, members of the board participating by telecommunication device in accordance with this section shall be counted to maintain a quorum.

    This allows members participating by telecommunication to count towards quorum even if one member is disqualified but physically present.

  • Section 603(c)(1)(iv)

    The board of supervisors may only authorize participation by telecommunication device for one or more of the following reasons: illness or disability of the member of council; to care for the ill or newborn in the member's immediate family; an emergency; and family or business travel.

    This specifies acceptable reasons for board members to participate in meetings via telecommunication.

Action History

  1. Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Oct. 15, 2026

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (249)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1502 do?
In-Person Quorum Requirements for Second-Class Townships
Who sponsors SB 1502?
SB 1502 is sponsored by Gene Yaw (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), and Dawn W. Keefer (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1502?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced October 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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