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

HB 934 — An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), known as the Solid Waste Management Act, in general provisions, providing for areas where landfills are prohibited.

Last action — Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION, March 17, 2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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Summary

Landfill Sites – Setback (Prior HB 992)

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill prohibits the establishment of landfills within 2,500 feet of occupied dwellings in Pennsylvania.

  • Solid Waste Management Act

    A landfill designed, operated or maintained for the disposal of municipal waste, residual waste or hazardous waste may not be located within 2,500 feet, measured horizontally, from an occupied dwelling.

    This adds a restriction on landfill placement to protect residential areas.

Action History

  1. Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION, March 17, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 251 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (251)

251 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 934 do?
Landfill Sites – Setback (Prior HB 992)
Who sponsors HB 934?
HB 934 is sponsored by Timothy R. Bonner (Republican) and Jim Haddock (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 934?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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