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PA HB2109

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tarik Khan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits local governments in Pennsylvania from limiting the number of individuals who may live together in a single dwelling based on familial relationship (blood, marriage, adoption, or foster care connections)

  • Local governments may only limit dwelling occupancy based on demonstrated health and safety standards, including International Building Code standards, fire code regulations, or DEP wastewater and water quality standards

  • Occupancy limits may also be based on federal, state, local, or municipal affordable housing program guidelines

  • Applies to all counties, cities, boroughs, incorporated towns, townships, and home rule or optional plan/charter municipalities in Pennsylvania

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In preemptions, providing for prohibiting occupancy limits.

Last Action

Referred to Housing & Community Development

1/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing and Community Development1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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