Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 10 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 516 — An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.

Last action — Referred to Housing & Community Development

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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.

  • 12 sponsors

    1 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (10 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the definition of 'recreational cabin' in the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act to specify its use and characteristics more precisely.

  • Section 103

    "Recreational cabin." A structure which is: (1) utilized principally for recreational activity; (2) not utilized as a domicile or residence for any individual for any time period; (3) not utilized for commercial purposes, except when located on a recreational campground or State park; (4) not greater than two stories in height, excluding basement; (5) not utilized by the owner or any other person as a place of employment; (6) not a mailing address for bills and correspondence; and (7) not listed as an individual's place of residence on a tax return, driver's license, car registration or voter registration.

    The bill specifies the functional limitations of recreational cabins, clarifying their use and prohibiting residential and commercial functions.

Action History

  1. Referred to Housing & Community Development

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (241)

241 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 516?
HB 516 is sponsored by Clint Owlett (Republican), Paul Takac (Democratic), Joe Hamm (Republican), Brian Smith (Republican), Tina Pickett (Republican), David H. Rowe (Republican), Bud Cook (Republican), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Josh Bashline (Republican), Charity Grimm Krupa (Republican), and Mark M. Gillen (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 516?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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