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PA HB2177
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Freeman
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AI Summary
- Amends publication requirements for proposed ordinances in boroughs, cities, and counties under Titles 8, 11, and 16 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
- Requires published ordinance summaries to specifically describe any adoption, amendment, or repeal of taxes, fees, charges, assessments, or regulations providing for civil or criminal penalties
- Mandates summaries include descriptions of provisions involving payment or disbursement of funds, or restrictions or pledges of funds for specific purposes
- Adds requirement to reference a publicly accessible Internet website, if available, where the full text of proposed ordinances may be examined
- Establishes legal sufficiency standards for published summaries when subject to legal challenge, and exempts land use ordinances under the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code from the new requirements
Legislative Description
In ordinances, further providing for publication; in council, further providing for publication of proposed ordinance; and, in county commissioners and chief clerks, further providing for ordinances and resolutions.
Last Action
Laid on the table
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Local Government1/30/2026
Full Bill Text
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