Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 1271 — An Act amending the act of June 30, 1987 (P.L.163, No.16), known as the Rural Pennsylvania Revitalization Act, in Center for Rural Pennsylvania, further providing for grants.

Last action — Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs

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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 April 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies eligibility criteria for grants to include a broader range of higher education institutions and increases the maximum grant amount.

  • Section 304(a)

    the various colleges and university members of the State System of Higher Education and the current land grant university and the regional campuses of the University of Pittsburgh → an institution of higher education located in this Commonwealth

    The eligibility for grants is expanded to include any institution of higher education in Pennsylvania.

  • Section 304(b)

    $60,000 → $100,000

    The maximum grant amount is increased from $60,000 to $100,000.

Action History

  1. Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 252 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (252)

252 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1271?
SB 1271 is sponsored by Gene Yaw (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1271?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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