Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

HB 711 — An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in exemptions, applicability and penalties, further providing for exemptions.

Last action — Laid on the table, April 13, 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 February 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 20% · 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.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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Summary

Exempting Community Homes for Adults with Disabilities from Discriminatory Sprinkler Requirements

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

55 added · 54 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 711 involved updates to definitions and requirements related to various types of care facilities. Notably, the definition of "autism" was refined to clarify it specifically includes "autism spectrum disorder" as per the latest diagnostic standards. Additionally, the bill now includes requirements for licensed facilities and approved foster homes, ensuring they adhere to higher standards for care. These amendments are important because they aim to enhance the safety and quality of care for individuals with autism and other disabilities, ultimately benefiting those who rely on these services.

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730 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
3171 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
711 2025 INTRODUCED BY DELOZIER, IRVIN, GLEIM AND KENYATTA, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 AN ACT Amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), entitled "An act establishing a uniform construction code;
711 2025 INTRODUCED BY DELOZIER, IRVIN AND GLEIM, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, APRIL 13, 2026 AN ACT Ame"An act establishing a uniform construction code;
imposing powers and duties on municipalities and the Department of Labor and Industry;
imposingled powers and duties on municipalities and the Department of Labor and Industry;
imposing penalties;
imposing further providing for definitions;
and making repeals," in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions;
and, in exemptions,ons, applicability and penalties, further providing for exemptions.
and, in exemptions, applicability and penalties, further providing for exemptions.
* * * "Autism." A neurodevelopmental disorder AUTISM SPECTRUM <-- DISORDER AS defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) that includes autistic <-- disorder, Asperger's disorder and autism spectrum disorder., <-- TEXT REVISIONS (DSM-5-TR).
* * * "Autism." A neurodevelopmental disorder defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) that includes autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder and autism spectrum disorder.
(iv) A AN APPROVED foster family care home licensed <-- by the Office of Children, Youth and Families of the Department of Human Services RESIDENCE that serves only <-- foster care children.
(iv) A foster family care home licensed by the Office of Children, Youth and Families of the Department of Human Services that serves only foster care children.
(vi) A LICENSED facility serving exclusively <-- personal care home, drug and alcohol, mental health or domiciliary care residents.
(vi) A facility serving exclusively personal care home, drug and alcohol, mental health or domiciliary care residents.
20250HB0711PN3171 - 2 - (viii) A child residential facility which serves exclusively children.
(viii) A child residential facility which serves 20250HB0711PN0730 - 2 - exclusively children.
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Action History

  1. Laid on the table, April 13, 2026

  2. First consideration, April 13, 2026

  3. Reported as amended, April 13, 2026

  4. Referred to HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, Feb. 24, 2025

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (250)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 711 do?
Exempting Community Homes for Adults with Disabilities from Discriminatory Sprinkler Requirements
Who sponsors HB 711?
HB 711 is sponsored by Sheryl M. Delozier (Republican), Rich Irvin (Republican), and Barbara Gleim (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 711?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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