SB780

In uses of property, providing for encampments.

Chamber Passed·6/25/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB780 regulates unauthorized encampments on public and private property, prohibiting them if they constitute a public nuisance.

Pennsylvania SB780 amends Title 68 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to address unauthorized encampments. It defines an "encampment" as an unsheltered location where temporary structures are used for habitation by three or more people. The bill prohibits unauthorized encampments that constitute a public nuisance, defined by conditions such as insufficient sanitation facilities, dangerous accumulations, open fires, and drug-related activities.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 27–23 · Jun 25, 2025
Current
Local Government Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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16 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 24, 2025

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Jun 10, 2025

9:30 AM

Local Government (s) Hearing

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Third consideration and final passage (34-16)

Jun 25, 2025

House

In the House

Jun 25, 2025

House

Referred to Local Government