Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 31 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 1496 — An Act amending the act of October 31, 2006 (P.L.1210, No.133), known as the Price Gouging Act, further providing for definitions and for price gouging prohibited.

Last action — Laid on the table, Sept. 30, 2025

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 32 sponsors

    1 primary, 31 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (31 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Prohibiting Price Gouging During Local Disaster Emergencies

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on the table, Sept. 30, 2025

  2. First consideration, Sept. 30, 2025

  3. Reported as committed, Sept. 30, 2025

  4. Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES, May 28, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 31 co-sponsors · 221 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (31)

Not signed on (221)

221 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1496 do?
Prohibiting Price Gouging During Local Disaster Emergencies
Who sponsors HB 1496?
HB 1496 is sponsored by Aerion Abney (Democratic), Jessica Benham (Democratic), Emily Kinkead (Democratic), Abigail Salisbury (Democratic), La'Tasha D. Mayes (Democratic), Arvind Venkat (Democratic), Dan Goughnour (Democratic), John C. Inglis III (Democratic), Brandon J. Markosek (Democratic), Anita Astorino Kulik (Democratic), Dan Frankel (Democratic), Daniel J. Deasy (Democratic), Joe McAndrew (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), Lindsay Powell (Democratic), Robert F. Matzie (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Justin C. Fleming (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), Jim Haddock (Democratic), David M. Delloso (Democratic), Perry S. Warren (Democratic), Joe Webster (Democratic), Jacklyn Rusnock (Democratic), and Brett R. Miller (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1496?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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