Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 D · 5 R cosponsors

SB 1346 — 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 subdivision and land development, further providing for contents of subdivision and land development ordinance; and, in zoning, further providing for ordinance provisions and providing for accessory dwelling units.

Last action — First consideration, July 12, 2026

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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.

  • 13 sponsors

    1 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 5 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill reforms regulations for accessory dwelling units in Pennsylvania.

The bill amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to provide updated definitions and regulations for accessory dwelling units. It aims to support the development of these units to potentially lower housing costs.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill may create more affordable housing options for families through the development of accessory dwelling units.

Summary

Lowering Housing Costs: Accessory Dwelling Unit Reform

Bill Text

Action History

  1. First consideration, July 12, 2026

  2. Reported as committed, July 12, 2026

  3. Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, May 26, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 240 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (240)

240 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1346 do?
Lowering Housing Costs: Accessory Dwelling Unit Reform
Who sponsors SB 1346?
SB 1346 is sponsored by Sharif Street (Democratic), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Amanda M. Cappelletti (Democratic), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), David G. Argall (Republican), Art Haywood (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), James Andrew Malone (Democratic), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Nikil Saval (Democratic), and Greg Rothman (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1346?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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