HB469

Amending the act of August 5, 1977 (P.L.181, No.47), entitled "An act providing for the acceptance by the Governor of jurisdiction relinquished by the United States to the Commonwealth over lands within the Commonwealth's boundaries," further providing for general provisions and for procedure relating to concurrent jurisdiction over military installations.

Chamber Passed·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB469 amends the retrocession of jurisdiction over military installations to Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania HB469 amends the act of August 5, 1977, to provide for the acceptance by the Governor of jurisdiction relinquished by the United States to the Commonwealth over lands within the Commonwealth's boundaries. The bill authorizes the Governor to accept retrocession of jurisdiction, which can be partial, concurrent, or exclusive. It outlines a procedure for the Governor's written acceptance, including the requirement for a metes and bounds description of the land and whether the request includes future contiguous expansions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Feb 4
Current
State Government Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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13
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

198 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Dec 15, 2025

10:00 AM

Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations (h) Hearing

History

Feb 27

Senate

Referred to State Government

Feb 4

House

Re-reported as committed

Feb 4

House

Third consideration and final passage (198-0)