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PA SR211

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judy Schwank

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the effectiveness and performance of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (Act of July 31, 1968)

  • Study must examine the Code's impact on housing affordability, local economic development, revenue, and costs of zoning delays and appeals

  • Requires analysis of administrative and compliance costs imposed on municipalities and the Commonwealth, including staffing, procedural fees, and professional services

  • Mandates a review of planning and zoning practices in peer states to identify best practices and modernization trends

  • Report with findings and recommendations due to the General Assembly within 180 days of resolution adoption

Legislative Description

Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the effectiveness and performance of the Municipalities Planning Code and its preparation for review and enforcement under the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Last Action

Referred to Local Government

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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