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PA HB2160

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the Department of Community and Economic Development to the Department of Housing and Community Development throughout Pennsylvania law
  • Changes the Deputy Secretary position from "Community Affairs and Development" to "Housing and Community Development"
  • Updates the act's stated purpose to emphasize that housing and community development are "inextricably linked" rather than the previous focus on community and economic development
  • Requires the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct performance audits every two years on the renamed department
  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Renaming the Department of Community and Economic Development to the Department of Housing and Community Development; and making a repeal and editorial changes.

Last Action

Referred to Housing & Community Development

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing and Community Development1/28/2026

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