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

HB 1685 — An Act amending the act of August 24, 1951 (P.L.1304, No.315), known as the Local Health Administration Law, further providing for powers and duties of county departments of health and providing for exception for abatement of asbestos or other similar material.

Last action — Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, July 1, 2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 01, 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

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  • 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

Allowing Municipalities Discretion in Remediating Asbestos in Demolition of Blighted Properties

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the Local Health Administration Law to introduce an exception allowing municipalities to opt out of certain health regulations regarding asbestos abatement.

  • Section 10

    After → Except as provided in section 10.1, after

    It modifies the introductory language of Section 10 to include a reference to the new exception in Section 10.1.

  • Section 10.1. Exception for abatement of asbestos or other similar material.--A rule, regulation, standard or penalty implemented by a county department of health regarding the abatement of asbestos or other similar material in a building or structure shall not be applicable to a municipality within the county whose governing body chooses to opt out of the rule, regulation or standard.

    It establishes a new provision allowing municipalities to opt out of specific health regulations related to asbestos abatement.

Action History

  1. Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, July 1, 2025

Sponsors

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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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1685 do?
Allowing Municipalities Discretion in Remediating Asbestos in Demolition of Blighted Properties
Who sponsors HB 1685?
HB 1685 is sponsored by Andrew Kuzma (Republican), Michael Stender (Republican), and Natalie Mihalek (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1685?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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