Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 84 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in construction and renovation of buildings by school entities, further providing for definitions and for building condition assessments.

Last action — Referred to Institutional Sustainability & Innovation

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. 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.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill adds new requirements for facilities condition assessments for school entities, including compliance with disaster prevention duties outlined in 35 Pa.C.S. § 7701.

  • 35 Pa.C.S. § 7701

    Evidence of compliance with 35 Pa.C.S. § 7701 (relating to duties concerning disaster prevention). A copy of an 'All-Hazards' plan may be used to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph.

    Schools must demonstrate compliance with disaster prevention duties as part of their facilities condition assessment.

Action History

  1. Referred to Institutional Sustainability & Innovation

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (247)

247 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 84?
SB 84 is sponsored by David G. Argall (Republican), Rosemary M. Brown (Republican), Jarrett Coleman (Republican), Cris Dush (Republican), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), and Nick Miller (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 84?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 84?
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