Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 25 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 2860 — An Act amending the act of February 9, 1999 (P.L.1, No.1), known as the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act, in capital facilities, further providing for definitions and for administration of redevelopment assistance capital projects.

Last action — Referred to COMMERCE, Oct. 19, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 27 sponsors

    1 primary, 26 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (25 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill updates definitions and requirements for certain redevelopment projects in Pennsylvania.

This bill amends the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act to clarify definitions and establish requirements for redevelopment assistance capital projects, particularly involving schools. It specifies who can apply for funding and the conditions that projects must meet.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: For small businesses, the amendments may provide more clarity on funding opportunities for redevelopment projects.

Summary

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends definitions related to redevelopment assistance capital projects and changes procurement requirements for these projects.

  • Section 302

    Notwithstanding → Except for a school remediation project and notwithstanding any other provision of law

    Clarifies that the bid requirements apply except for school remediation projects.

  • Section 302

    Is → Except for a school remediation project, is

    Specifies that certain criteria for a redevelopment assistance capital project do not apply to school remediation projects.

  • Section 302

    Has → Except for a school remediation project, has

    Indicates that a specific financial requirement is waived for school remediation projects.

  • Section 302

    Has → Except for a school remediation project, has

    Adds an exception for school remediation projects regarding the total project cost requirement.

  • Section 318(f)

    Notwithstanding → Except for a school remediation project and notwithstanding any other provision of law,

    Indicates that exceptions will be made for school remediation projects in bid requirements.

  • Section 302

    A school remediation project shall have an estimated total project cost of at least $100,000.

    Establishes a minimum cost for school remediation projects.

  • Section 302

    Is → A project does not include highways, bridges, waste disposal facilities, sewage facilities or water facilities.

    Clarifies the scope of what constitutes a redevelopment assistance capital project.

  • Section 318(f)

    the foregoing → paragraph (1)

    Adjusts phrasing for clarity in the requirements for construction work.

Action History

  1. Referred to COMMERCE, Oct. 19, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 26 co-sponsors · 226 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (26)

Not signed on (226)

226 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2860 do?
RACP for Schools
Who sponsors HB 2860?
HB 2860 is sponsored by Elizabeth Fiedler (Democratic), Robert E. Merski (Democratic), Bridget M. Kosierowski (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Sean Dougherty (Democratic), INGLIS, Ben Waxman (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Jen Mazzocco (Democratic), Jim Prokopiak (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Rick Krajewski (Democratic), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Anthony A. Bellmon (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Brandon Dukes (Democratic), Tim Brennan (Democratic), Daniel J. Deasy (Democratic), Patrick J. Harkins (Democratic), Darisha K. Parker (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Jacklyn Rusnock (Democratic), Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic), and Thomas H. Kutz (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2860?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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