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PA HB1091

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Torren Ecker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Pennsylvania's intestate succession law (Title 20, Section 2103) to redirect estates without surviving heirs from the Commonwealth to endowed community funds serving the decedent's final county of residence

  • Qualifying community foundations must have existed for at least 10 years, maintain 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, be publicly supported, and undergo annual independent financial audits

  • Community foundations must have an independent governing body representing the general public, maintain at least one part-time or full-time employee, and support a broad range of charitable activities

  • Endowed community fund is defined as a perpetual fund held by a qualifying community foundation that provides grants to charitable causes

  • Act takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In intestate succession, further providing for shares of others than surviving spouse.

Last Action

Laid on the table

9/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules6/17/2025
Judiciary4/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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