Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 5 R cosponsors

SB 932 — An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in election of officers and vacancies in office, further providing for vacancies in general.

Last action — Referred to Local Government

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 14, 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.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 5 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill modifies the procedures for filling vacancies among the board of supervisors in second class townships in Pennsylvania.

  • Section 407(b)

    A → Except as provided under subsection (e), a

    Clarifies the conditions under which resignations are considered.

  • Section 407(c)(2)

    the board's first meeting each calendar year or as soon thereafter as is practical. → at the board's first meeting each calendar year or as soon thereafter as is practical.

    Requires the board of supervisors to appoint a registered elector to the vacancy board at their first meeting annually.

  • Section 407(c.1)

    Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c), if the board of supervisors cannot fill a vacancy, the board of supervisors may, by a majority vote at a public meeting, convene the vacancy board at any time after the occurrence of the vacancy for proceedings in accordance with subsection (d).

    Allows the board of supervisors to convene the vacancy board at any time if they are unable to fill a vacancy.

  • Section 407(d)

    If the vacancy board fails to fill the position within fifteen days, the chairperson, → The chairperson of the vacancy board or, if the position of the chairperson is vacant, the remaining members of the vacancy board shall petition the court of common pleas to fill the vacancy if either of the following occur:

    Changes the procedure for petitioning the court to fill a vacancy, specifying conditions under which the petition is necessary.

  • Section 407(e)

    If two or more vacancies in the office of supervisor occur on a three-member board, or three or more vacancies occur on a five-member board → Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, if the majority of seats on the board of supervisors are vacant,

    Alters the conditions under which the court of common pleas fills vacancies, focusing on the majority of seats being vacant.

Action History

  1. Referred to Local Government

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (242)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 932?
SB 932 is sponsored by Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican), Cris Dush (Republican), Dawn W. Keefer (Republican), Patty Kim (Democratic), Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic), Jay Costa (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), Judy Ward (Republican), and Judith L. Schwank (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 932?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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