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PA HB977

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Kuzma

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to add a definition for "recording device," which includes photographic or video cameras, audio or video recorders, and any other device used for recording or transferring images, audio, or video.

  • Expands the acceptable methods for recording zoning hearing board proceedings beyond stenographic records or audio recordings to include any "recording device" of sufficient quality to ensure accurate transcription for appeals.

  • Requires stenographer appearance fees or recording production costs to be shared equally between the applicant and the zoning hearing board.

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

In general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in zoning hearing bo ard and other administrative proceedings, further providing for hearings.

Last Action

Laid on the table

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government3/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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