SB 871 is sponsored by Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican), Dawn W. Keefer (Republican), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Patty Kim (Democratic), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), Judy Ward (Republican), and Cris Dush (Republican).

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Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 5 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 871 — An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in contracts, further providing for letting contracts.

Last action December 16, 2025 — Re-referred to Local Government

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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 has passed the Senate. Introduced June 19, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

Passed Senate

Current position in the legislative process.
7 sponsors

1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill modifies the bond requirements for successful bidders on contracts within second-class townships in Pennsylvania.

Section 3102(g)

~~unless covered under the bonding requirements of the act of December 20, 1967 (P.L.869, No.385), known as the "Public Works Contractors' Bond Law of 1967,"~~ → Unless covered under the bonding requirements of the act of December 20, 1967 (P.L.869, No.385), known as the "Public Works Contractors' Bond Law of 1967,"

The introductory clause was slightly reformatted but retains the same legal meaning.

Action History

December 16, 2025
Re-referred to Local Government
December 16, 2025
Reported with request to re-refer to Local Government
December 09, 2025
Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities
December 08, 2025
Third consideration and final passage
October 28, 2025
Re-reported as committed
October 08, 2025
Re-referred to Appropriations
October 08, 2025
Second consideration
October 07, 2025
First consideration
October 07, 2025
Reported as committed
June 19, 2025
Referred to Local Government

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Cris Dush Republican

Co-sponsors (6)

Scott E. Hutchinson Republican
Dawn W. Keefer Republican
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic
Patty Kim Democratic
Elder A. Vogel Republican
Judy Ward Republican

Not signed on (246)

246 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities): Re-refer Bill To Another Committee

December 16, 2025

Passed 26 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	14	0	0	0
Republican	12	0	0	0
Total	26	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (26)

Member	Party	Vote
Brian Munroe	Democratic	Yea
Chris Pielli	Democratic	Yea
Danilo Burgos	Democratic	Yea
Jessica Benham	Democratic	Yea
Jim Haddock	Democratic	Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein	Democratic	Yea
Kyle J. Mullins	Democratic	Yea
Lisa A. Borowski	Democratic	Yea
Mandy Steele	Democratic	Yea
MaryLouise Isaacson	Democratic	Yea
Morgan Cephas	Democratic	Yea
Napoleon J. Nelson	Democratic	Yea
Pat Gallagher	Democratic	Yea
Steven R. Malagari	Democratic	Yea
Abby Major	Republican	Yea
Alec J. Ryncavage	Republican	Yea
Carl Walker Metzgar	Republican	Yea
Craig Williams	Republican	Yea
Joe Hogan	Republican	Yea
Joshua D. Kail	Republican	Yea
Kathleen C. Tomlinson	Republican	Yea
Natalie Mihalek	Republican	Yea
Rob W. Kauffman	Republican	Yea
Ryan Warner	Republican	Yea
Thomas H. Kutz	Republican	Yea
Thomas L. Mehaffie	Republican	Yea

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FINAL PASSAGE

December 08, 2025

Passed 49 Yea · 1 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	27	0	0	0
Democratic	22	1	0	0
Total	49	1	0	0
% of votes cast	98%	2%	0%	0%

How each member voted (50)

Member	Party	Vote
Amanda M. Cappelletti	Democratic	Yea
Anthony H. Williams	Democratic	Yea
Art Haywood	Democratic	Yea
Carolyn T. Comitta	Democratic	Yea
Christine M. Tartaglione	Democratic	Yea
James Andrew Malone	Democratic	Yea
Jay Costa	Democratic	Yea
John I. Kane	Democratic	Yea
Judith L. Schwank	Democratic	Yea
Katie J. Muth	Democratic	Nay
Lindsey M. Williams	Democratic	Yea
Lisa M. Boscola	Democratic	Yea
Maria Collett	Democratic	Yea
Marty Flynn	Democratic	Yea
Nick Miller	Democratic	Yea
Nick Pisciottano	Democratic	Yea
Nikil Saval	Democratic	Yea
Patty Kim	Democratic	Yea
Sharif Street	Democratic	Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero	Democratic	Yea
Timothy P. Kearney	Democratic	Yea
Vincent J. Hughes	Democratic	Yea
Wayne D. Fontana	Democratic	Yea
Camera Bartolotta	Republican	Yea
Chris Gebhard	Republican	Yea
Cris Dush	Republican	Yea
Daniel Laughlin	Republican	Yea
David G. Argall	Republican	Yea
Dawn W. Keefer	Republican	Yea
Devlin J. Robinson	Republican	Yea
Doug Mastriano	Republican	Yea
Elder A. Vogel	Republican	Yea
Frank A. Farry	Republican	Yea
Gene Yaw	Republican	Yea
Greg Rothman	Republican	Yea
Jarrett Coleman	Republican	Yea
Joe Picozzi	Republican	Yea
Joe Pittman	Republican	Yea
Judy Ward	Republican	Yea
Kim L. Ward	Republican	Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill	Republican	Yea
Lisa Baker	Republican	Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver	Republican	Yea
Michele Brooks	Republican	Yea
Patrick J. Stefano	Republican	Yea
Rosemary M. Brown	Republican	Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson	Republican	Yea
Scott Martin	Republican	Yea
Tracy Pennycuick	Republican	Yea
Wayne Langerholc	Republican	Yea

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Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed

October 28, 2025

Passed 22 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	14	0	0	0
Democratic	8	0	0	0
Total	22	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (22)

Member	Party	Vote
Amanda M. Cappelletti	Democratic	Yea
Art Haywood	Democratic	Yea
Jay Costa	Democratic	Yea
Judith L. Schwank	Democratic	Yea
Patty Kim	Democratic	Yea
Sharif Street	Democratic	Yea
Timothy P. Kearney	Democratic	Yea
Vincent J. Hughes	Democratic	Yea
Cris Dush	Republican	Yea
Daniel Laughlin	Republican	Yea
Devlin J. Robinson	Republican	Yea
Elder A. Vogel	Republican	Yea
Jarrett Coleman	Republican	Yea
Joe Picozzi	Republican	Yea
Joe Pittman	Republican	Yea
Kim L. Ward	Republican	Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill	Republican	Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver	Republican	Yea
Rosemary M. Brown	Republican	Yea
Scott Martin	Republican	Yea
Tracy Pennycuick	Republican	Yea
Wayne Langerholc	Republican	Yea

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Committee vote (Local Government): Reported as Committed

October 07, 2025

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	7	0	0	0
Democratic	4	0	0	0
Total	11	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (11)

Member	Party	Vote
Carolyn T. Comitta	Democratic	Yea
James Andrew Malone	Democratic	Yea
Patty Kim	Democratic	Yea
Timothy P. Kearney	Democratic	Yea
Cris Dush	Republican	Yea
Dawn W. Keefer	Republican	Yea
Doug Mastriano	Republican	Yea
Kim L. Ward	Republican	Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver	Republican	Yea
Rosemary M. Brown	Republican	Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson	Republican	Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 871?: SB 871 is sponsored by Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican), Dawn W. Keefer (Republican), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Patty Kim (Democratic), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), Judy Ward (Republican), and Cris Dush (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 871?: This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 19, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 871?: Track SB 871 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 871
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: June 19, 2025
Status: Passed Senate
Prime sponsor: Cris Dush

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