HB743

In land banks, further providing for acquisition of property and providing for municipal acquisition of real property.

Chamber Passed·4/23/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB743 amends land bank laws to allow municipalities to acquire and redevelop blighted properties.

Pennsylvania HB743 amends Title 68 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify land bank procedures. The bill allows municipalities to authorize land banks to acquire and redevelop real property that has been abandoned or vacant and blighted for five consecutive years, or declared a nuisance property. The municipality must notify the property owner by certified mail and provide an opportunity to appeal the designation. If the owner submits a redevelopment plan, the municipality may grant an appeal.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Apr 23, 2025
Current
Urban Affairs & Housing Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

115 Yea

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88 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

11:00 AM

Housing And Community Development (h) Hearing

History

Apr 28, 2025

Senate

Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing

Apr 23, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Apr 23, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (115-88)