HB2028

Providing for permitted use of public space; and, in matters affecting government units, further providing for exceptions to sovereign immunity.

Introduced·11/12/25

Pennsylvania HB2028 allows individuals experiencing homelessness to use public spaces for life-sustaining activities and protects their vehicles from.

Pennsylvania HB2028 permits individuals experiencing homelessness to use public spaces for life-sustaining activities, such as moving, resting, and storing personal property, without obstruction of traffic. It also allows them to retrieve items from and reclaim their vehicles from storage free of charge or at a reduced rate. The bill defines "individual experiencing homelessness" and "life-sustaining activity," and it provides an affirmative defense against violations of these provisions.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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17
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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12 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 27

11:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Jun 24

House

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Apr 29

House

Removed from table

Apr 27

House

Reported as amended