Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 11 D · 4 R cosponsors

SR 348 — A Resolution directing the Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council to conduct a study and issue a report recommending modifications and limitations to the International Building Code that would allow for a single-exit stairway to serve multifamily residential structures up to six stories above grade plane.

Last action — Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, June 26, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    1 primary, 14 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (11 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill directs a study on allowing single-exit stairways for some residential buildings.

This resolution calls for a review of the International Building Code to consider allowing single-exit stairways in multifamily residential buildings up to six stories. A report with recommendations is to be issued based on this study.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Construction workers may see changes in building design and safety protocols depending on the study's outcome.
  • Families: Families living in multifamily housing may experience different safety standards related to fire exits based on the new regulations.

Summary

Single-Exit Stairwells

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, June 26, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 238 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (238)

238 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 348 do?
Single-Exit Stairwells
Who sponsors SR 348?
SR 348 is sponsored by Anthony H. Williams (Democratic), Sharif Street (Democratic), Nikil Saval (Democratic), Lisa M. Boscola (Democratic), Amanda M. Cappelletti (Democratic), Jay Costa (Democratic), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), Jarrett Coleman (Republican), James Andrew Malone (Democratic), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), David G. Argall (Republican), Dawn W. Keefer (Republican), and Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic).
What is the current status of SR 348?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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