HB316

In neighborhood blight reclamation and revitalization, further providing for municipal permit denial.

Chamber Passed·4/22/25

Pennsylvania HB316 amends municipal permit denial rules for blight reclamation, requiring disclosure of property issues and fines for non-disclosure.

Pennsylvania HB316 amends Title 53 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify municipal permit denial criteria in neighborhood blight reclamation and revitalization. The bill allows municipalities to deny permits if the applicant owns property with final and unappealable tax, water, sewer, or refuse collection delinquencies, or serious violations of state law or municipal codes. It prohibits denials if the permit is necessary to correct violations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 114–89 · Apr 22, 2025
Current
Local Government Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

11:00 AM

Housing And Community Development (h) Hearing

History

Apr 28, 2025

Senate

Referred to Local Government

Apr 22, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Apr 22, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (114-89)