Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

HB 2597 — An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, further providing for leases for not more than three years and for leases for more than three years and providing for notice of building credit through rent reporting program for residential leases; and providing for reporting rent payment information to consumer reporting agency program.

Last action — Referred to Commerce

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · 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.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).

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In plain language

The bill updates rules around residential leases and rent reporting.

This bill modifies The Landlord and Tenant Act to address residential leases and introduces a rent reporting program. It includes provisions for different lease durations and requirements for reporting rent payments to consumer agencies.

What this means for you
  • Workers: {}
  • Families: Families renting homes may benefit from improved lease clarity and credit-building opportunities through rental payment reporting.
  • Consumers: If you rent your home, this bill may help you build your credit score through rent payments.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Commerce

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 243 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (243)

243 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2597?
HB 2597 is sponsored by Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Manuel Guzman (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Danilo Burgos (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), John C. Inglis III (Democratic), and Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2597?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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