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PA SB639

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Argall

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 1511 of Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes regarding public utility corporation powers

  • Explicitly authorizes public utilities and railroads to use eminent domain (condemnation) powers to acquire property needed to serve a single customer or prospective customer

  • Service provided under this expanded condemnation authority must be consistent with the principal purposes already specified in existing law

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

  • Introduced by Senators Argall and Gebhard on April 14, 2025, and referred to the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee

Legislative Description

In corporate powers, duties and safeguards, further providing for additional powers of certain public utility corporations.

Last Action

Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure4/14/2025

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