HB711

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in exemptions, applicability and penalties, further providing for exemptions.

Introduced·2/24/25

Pennsylvania HB711 amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act to exempt certain homes for individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism.

Pennsylvania HB711 amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act to redefine "community home for individuals with an intellectual disability or autism" and exempts such homes from heightened automatic sprinkler requirements. This exemption applies to one-family and two-family dwellings used as community homes, excluding certain facilities like those operated by the Department of Human Services. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 13

11:00 AM

Housing & Community Development (h) Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

Reported as amended

Apr 13

House

First consideration

Apr 13

House

Laid on the table