Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 R · 4 D cosponsors

SB 665 — An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Safe Exchange Zone Program.

Last action — Re-referred to Appropriations

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill establishes a Safe Exchange Zone Program within Pennsylvania's municipal law.

  • Title 53

    CHAPTER 62 SAFE EXCHANGE ZONE PROGRAM Sec. 6201. Scope of chapter. 6202. Definitions. 6203. Legislative purpose. 6204. Safe Exchange Zone Program.

    Adds a new chapter to Pennsylvania municipal law specifically dedicated to safe exchange zones.

  • Section 6201

    This chapter relates to the Safe Exchange Zone Program.

    Defines the scope of the newly added chapter.

  • Section 6202

    Definitions for terms such as 'County,' 'Department,' 'Municipality,' 'Participant,' 'Participating entity,' 'Program,' and 'Safe exchange zone.'

    Establishes definitions for key terms used in the Safe Exchange Zone Program.

  • Section 6203

    The purpose of this chapter is to establish safe public locations for participants to exchange goods purchased online and for child custody exchanges through the distribution of grant money to municipalities.

    Clarifies the legislative purpose behind the Safe Exchange Zone Program.

  • Section 6204

    The Safe Exchange Zone Program is established within the department.

    Creates the Safe Exchange Zone Program within the Department of Community and Economic Development.

  • Section 6204(b)

    Municipalities may apply for a one-time grant under the program to establish safe exchange zones at a participating entity's office or barracks or in a public area.

    Allows municipalities to apply for grants to set up safe exchange zones.

  • Section 6204(c)

    The department shall generate an application upon which municipalities may apply for a grant under the program.

    Mandates the creation of a grant application for municipalities.

  • Section 6204(e)(1)(iii)

    Safe exchange zones may only be placed within specified distances of certain public safety locations.

    Sets criteria for where safe exchange zones can be established.

  • Section 6204(h)

    Priority shall be given to municipalities awarded a grant under this section in the following order: Municipalities seeking to establish safe exchange zones within 100 feet of specified safety offices.

    Establishes priorities for grant awards to municipalities based on location.

  • Section 6204(j)

    Grant money must be used exclusively for the purpose of establishing a safe exchange zone and is subject to audit by the department and the Auditor General.

    Ensures that funds are allocated specifically for safe exchange zones and can be audited.

  • Section 6204(k)

    Limits liability for municipalities and participating entities for the conduct of participants in a safe exchange zone.

    Provides legal protection for municipalities and entities involved in the safe exchange zones.

Action History

  1. Re-referred to Appropriations

  2. Second consideration

  3. First consideration

  4. Reported as committed

  5. Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 243 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (243)

243 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (Community, Economic & Recreational Development): Reported as Committed

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democratic 5000
Total 14000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Anthony H. Williams Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Yea
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Patty Kim Democratic Yea
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Yea
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 665?
SB 665 is sponsored by Wayne Langerholc (Republican), Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), Cris Dush (Republican), Jay Costa (Democratic), Doug Mastriano (Republican), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), and Nick Miller (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 665?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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