Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 1324 — An Act amending the act of October 17, 2008 (P.L.1645, No.132), known as the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, further providing for definitions, for registration of contractors, for procedures for registration as a contractor, for application fees, for home improvement contracts and for home improvement fraud; and making a repeal.

Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

  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 May 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 60% · high confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill updates regulations for home improvement contractors and consumer protection.

The bill amends the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act to clarify definitions and processes for contractor registration and home improvement contracts. It aims to enhance consumer protections and address home improvement fraud.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers will benefit from clearer protections and regulations when dealing with home improvement contractors.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

  2. First consideration

  3. Reported as committed

  4. Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 248 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (248)

248 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 & Professional Licensure): Reported as Committed

Passed 13 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 5000
Republican 8100
Total 13100
% of votes cast 93%7%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Yea
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Nay
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1324?
SB 1324 is sponsored by Camera Bartolotta (Republican), Lynda Schlegel Culver (Republican), Lisa M. Boscola (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), and Lisa Baker (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1324?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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