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PA SB682
Bill
Status
6/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gene Yaw
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AI Summary
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Renames Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to the Department of Environmental Services (DES), with all existing statutory and regulatory references automatically applying to the renamed agency
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Existing licenses, contracts, deeds, and official actions remain valid under the new name, and the department may continue using "Department of Environmental Protection" on materials until supplies are exhausted
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Prohibits replacing existing signage at department locations until signs are worn and need replacement, coordinating the transition with changes in administration
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Computer systems will retain the old name until routine upgrades occur, at which point the name change will be implemented
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In renaming Department of Environmental Resources and defining rulemaking authority of Department of Environmental Protection, repealing provisions relating to Department of Environmental Protection and providing for Department of Environmental Services; and making editorial changes.
Last Action
Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection
6/4/2025