Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

SB 309 — An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in adoption and enforcement by municipalities, further providing for administration and enforcement.

Last action — Referred to Labor & Industry

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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 is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act to update provisions for municipal administration and enforcement, including the use of third-party agencies.

  • Section 501(b)(2)

    This paragraph shall expire January 1, 2026.

    Removes the expiration date for the option of municipalities to retain construction code officials or third-party agencies for enforcement.

  • Section 501(b)

    (2.1) On and after January 1, 2026, by the retention of two or more third-party agencies to act on behalf of the municipality for administration and enforcement of this act.

    Allows municipalities to retain two or more third-party agencies for administration and enforcement starting January 1, 2026.

  • Section 501(b)(1)

    (b.1) Administration and enforcement by third-party agencies.--A municipality opting to administer and enforce this act by retaining two or more third-party agencies under subsection (b)(2.1) shall be subject to the following requirements: ...

    Introduces a set of requirements for municipalities when they opt to use third-party agencies for enforcement.

  • Section 501(b.1)(4)

    A professional services contract entered into between a municipality and a third-party agency on or after the effective date of this subsection may not exceed three years.

    Establishes a three-year limit on professional services contracts with third-party agencies.

  • Section 501(b.2)

    Waiver.--If a municipality opts to administer and enforce this act under subsection (b)(2.1) but cannot obtain an offer from a third-party agency to fulfill the need to have at least two third-party agencies ...

    Creates a waiver process for municipalities unable to secure two third-party agencies.

  • Section 501(c)(1)

    A municipality which has adopted an ordinance for the administration and enforcement of this act or municipalities which are parties to an agreement for the joint administration and enforcement of this act shall establish or designate a board of appeals as provided by regulations promulgated by the department to hear appeals from decisions of the code administrator. → A municipality which has adopted an ordinance for the administration and enforcement of this act or municipalities which are parties to an agreement for the joint administration and enforcement of this act shall establish or designate a board of appeals as provided by regulations promulgated by the department to hear appeals from decisions of the code administrator subject to the following: ...

    Adds conditions under which municipalities may establish boards of appeals for code enforcement.

Action History

  1. Referred to Labor & Industry

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 249 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (249)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 309?
SB 309 is sponsored by Daniel Laughlin (Republican), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), and Cris Dush (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 309?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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