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HB2361

In alteration of territory or corporate entity and dissolution, further providing for definitions, for procedure for consolidation or merger, for joint agreement of governing bodies, for initiative of electors seeking consolidation or merger with new home rule charter and for conduct of referenda, repealing provisions relating to consolidation or merger agreement, providing for advisory committee, consolidation or merger agreement and mediation, further providing for effectuation of consolidation or merger, for procedures and for court review of transitional plan and providing for extension of deadlines and for grant qualification.

Introduced·4/7/26

Pennsylvania HB2361 amends municipal consolidation and merger laws, detailing procedures, agreements, and mediation processes.

HB2361 revises Pennsylvania's statutes on municipal consolidation and merger, focusing on the procedures, agreements, and mediation processes. It mandates that governing bodies of municipalities enter into a joint agreement to consolidate or merge. If initiated by electors' petition, an advisory committee must be established to present a consolidation or merger agreement. If the committee cannot reach an agreement, mediation is required. The bill outlines the composition of the advisory committee and transitional planning committee, detailing their roles and duties.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 29

10:00 AM

Local Government (h) Hearing

History

Jun 1

House

Removed from table

Apr 29

House

Reported as amended

Apr 29

House

First consideration