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PA HB1951

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Scott Conklin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Corrections must publish notice of intent to sell closed state correctional institution land in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, including property description and bid submission instructions

  • Attorney General accepts bids for 30 days, then must review and approve sale to the highest responsible bidder within 7 days of bidding closure

  • Department of Corrections, in consultation with the Attorney General, may establish a minimum reserve price that must be met before accepting any offer

  • All bidder names and amounts, plus the winning bid, must be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin for public transparency

  • Deed transfers require an approval certificate from the Attorney General and filing with the county recorder of deeds; act takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Imposing requirements when lands containing certain State correctional institutions are offered for sale; and imposing duties on the Department of Corrections and the Office of Attorney General.

Last Action

Referred to State Government

10/16/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government10/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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