Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 13 D cosponsors

HB 52 — An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, providing for building permits and endangered and threatened species; and making an appropriation.

Last action — Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION, Jan. 14, 2025

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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 January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · 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.

  • 13 sponsors

    1 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (13 D).

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Summary

Stop Habitat Loss (Previously HB840)

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds new requirements for municipalities regarding building permits to protect endangered and threatened species.

  • 30 Pa.C.S. § 102

    An endangered species as defined under any of the following: (i) 30 Pa.C.S. § 102 (relating to definitions).

    Defines endangered species for the context of building permits by referencing the existing definition in current law.

  • 34 Pa.C.S. § 102

    A threatened species as defined under any of the following: (i) 34 Pa.C.S. § 102 (relating to definitions).

    Defines threatened species for building permits by referencing the existing definition in current law.

Action History

  1. Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION, Jan. 14, 2025

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 240 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (240)

240 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 52 do?
Stop Habitat Loss (Previously HB840)
Who sponsors HB 52?
HB 52 is sponsored by Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Greg Vitali (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), and G. Roni Green (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 52?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 52?
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