Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 2053 — An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Pennsylvania Census Commission; and imposing duties on the Joint State Government Commission.

Last action — Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Nov. 19, 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 November 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

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  • In Committee

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill establishes the Pennsylvania Census Commission within the Joint State Government Commission, creating new responsibilities and reporting requirements related to census activities.

  • Title 71

    CHAPTER 43 PENNSYLVANIA CENSUS COMMISSION Sec. 4301. Definitions. 4302. Pennsylvania Census Commission. 4303. Report on census activities.

    Adds a new chapter to Title 71, establishing the Pennsylvania Census Commission.

  • § 4301

    "Commission." The Pennsylvania Census Commission established under section 4302 (relating to Pennsylvania Census Commission).

    Defines the term 'Commission' as it pertains to the new Pennsylvania Census Commission.

  • § 4302

    (a) Establishment.--The Pennsylvania Census Commission is established within the Joint State Government Commission.

    Legally establishes the Pennsylvania Census Commission within the existing Joint State Government Commission.

  • § 4302

    (b) Membership.--The commission shall be composed of the following members: ... who: (i) Represent a rural community. (ii) Represent an urban community. (iii) Represent a suburban community. (iv) Represent the following regions of this Commonwealth: (A) The northeastern region. (B) The northwestern region. (C) The southcentral region. (D) The southeastern region. (E) The southwestern region.

    Specifies the membership structure of the Pennsylvania Census Commission, including representation from various community types and regions.

  • § 4302

    (c) Duties.--The commission shall have the following duties: (1) Advise the Governor and the General Assembly on census activities within the Commonwealth. ... (8) Gather information and produce reports under section 4303 (relating to report on census activities).

    Outlines specific duties and responsibilities of the Pennsylvania Census Commission.

  • § 4303

    (a) Annual report.--The commission shall gather and issue an annual report on the commission's findings by December 1, 2025, and each December 1 thereafter.

    Requires the Pennsylvania Census Commission to produce an annual report on its findings related to census activities.

  • § 4303

    (b) Additional reports.--In addition to the commission's annual report, the commission shall gather and issue the following reports: ... (5) Funding recommendation plan for a future Federal decennial census by July 1, 2028, and each July 1 thereafter that begins 24 months prior to the start of a future Federal decennial census year.

    Mandates creation of multiple additional reports regarding past and future census activities and funding recommendations.

  • § 4303

    (d) Reports made publicly available.--A copy of all reports under this section shall be made publicly available by being posted on the Joint State Government Commission's publicly accessible Internet website.

    Establishes a requirement for the Commission to make all reports publicly accessible online.

Action History

  1. Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Nov. 19, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 252 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (252)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2053?
HB 2053 is sponsored by Seth Grove.
What is the current status of HB 2053?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced November 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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