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HB1211

Providing for the voluntary dissolution of the existing form of governance of a municipal corporation located in a county of the second class and the creation of unincorporated districts of counties of the second class; authorizing the county to assume responsibility for the governance of the municipal corporation and delivery of public services to the citizens residing in the municipal corporation through the administration of an unincorporated district; authorizing unincorporated district advisory committees; and making a repeal.

Introduced·4/15/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1211 allows for the voluntary dissolution of municipal corporations and creation of unincorporated districts in second-class counties.

Pennsylvania HB1211 amends the Second Class County Code to allow municipal corporations in second-class counties to voluntarily dissolve and become unincorporated districts. The bill outlines procedures for developing an essential services transition plan and intergovernmental cooperation agreement. It mandates public hearings and notice, sets a 180-day period for plan development, and allows for an additional 90-day extension.

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Where it stands

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Local Government Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Apr 15, 2025

House

Referred to Local Government