Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 3 R cosponsors

SB 225 — An Act amending Title 26 (Eminent Domain) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in just compensation and measure of damages, providing for compensation for loss of goodwill.

Last action — Laid on the table, June 30, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 14, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    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).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill provides compensation for loss of goodwill in eminent domain cases.

The bill amends Pennsylvania's rules on eminent domain to include compensation for the loss of goodwill. This means businesses affected by property acquisition can receive payment for their intangible losses.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: If your business is affected by property acquisition, you may receive compensation for loss of goodwill.

Summary

Compensation for Loss of Goodwill in Eminent Domain

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on the table, June 30, 2026

  2. First consideration, June 30, 2026

  3. Reported as committed, June 30, 2026

  4. Re-referred to COMMERCE, Sept. 30, 2025

  5. Reported with request to re-refer to COMMERCE, Sept. 30, 2025

  6. Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, June 11, 2025

  7. In the House

  8. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page 540-541), June 10, 2025

  9. Third consideration and final passage, June 10, 2025 (50-0)

  10. Re-reported as committed, June 10, 2025

  11. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, March 26, 2025

  12. Second consideration, March 26, 2025

  13. First consideration, March 25, 2025

  14. Reported as committed, March 25, 2025

  15. Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, March 14, 2025

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 250 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (250)

250 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage

Passed 50 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27000
Democratic 23000
Total 50000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Yea
Anthony H. Williams Democratic Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Yea
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Yea
James Andrew Malone Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Yea
John I. Kane Democratic Yea
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Yea
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Yea
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Yea
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Yea
Nikil Saval Democratic Yea
Patty Kim Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Yea
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Yea
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Yea
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 225 do?
Compensation for Loss of Goodwill in Eminent Domain
Who sponsors SB 225?
SB 225 is sponsored by Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican), Greg Rothman (Republican), and Cris Dush (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 225?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 14, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 225?
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