Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

HB 2651 — An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in comprehensive plan, further providing for preparation of comprehensive plan; in subdivision and land development, further providing for contents of subdivision and land development ordinance; in zoning, further providing for ordinance provisions; and providing for renewable energy siting standards.

Last action — Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, June 22, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    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 June 22, 2026. 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

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 D).

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In plain language

The bill updates planning codes to include renewable energy siting standards in Pennsylvania.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Municipalities Planning Code to define renewable energy projects and establish siting standards for them. It aims to streamline planning processes related to energy investments and development.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This introduces standards that may promote cleaner energy sources and encourage sustainable development practices.
  • Small Business: This means potential opportunities for small businesses involved in construction and energy sectors as renewable energy projects are facilitated.

Summary

Lowering Electricity Bills by Keeping Energy Investment, Construction Jobs, and Affordable Power in Pennsylvania

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, June 22, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (247)

247 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

housing environment energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2651 do?
Lowering Electricity Bills by Keeping Energy Investment, Construction Jobs, and Affordable Power in Pennsylvania
Who sponsors HB 2651?
HB 2651 is sponsored by Tina M. Davis (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), and Robert E. Merski (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2651?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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