HB2023

In recovery of possession, further providing for hearing, judgment, writ of possession and payment of rent by tenant.

Introduced·11/12/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2023 amends landlord-tenant law to allow stays on evictions during extreme weather for certain tenants.

Pennsylvania HB2023 amends the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 to allow a justice of the peace to stay the execution of a writ of possession during extreme weather conditions for tenants enrolled in specific assistance programs. The stay applies to temperatures of 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, winter or hurricane warnings, and excessive heat warnings. The writ must be executed within five days after the weather conditions cease. This provision affects tenants enrolled in programs like the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Housing & Community Development: PN2582, Report Bill As Committed

14 Yea

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12 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 2

11:00 AM

Housing & Community Development (h) Hearing

History

Feb 2

House

Reported as committed

Feb 2

House

First consideration

Feb 2

House

Laid on the table