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PA HB1685

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

7/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Kuzma

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Pennsylvania's Local Health Administration Law of 1951 to allow municipalities to opt out of county health department rules regarding asbestos abatement

  • Municipal governing bodies may choose to exempt their jurisdiction from county-level asbestos regulations, standards, and penalties for buildings and structures

  • The opt-out provision applies to asbestos and "other similar material" abatement requirements

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Further providing for powers and duties of county departments of health and providing for exception for abatement of asbestos or other similar material.

Last Action

Referred to Local Government

7/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government7/1/2025

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