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Clear filtersCouncil recognizes church's 125th anniversary
Bill CER26-0234, Council recognizes church's 125th anniversary, council would recognize Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church's 125th anniversary with a ceremonial resolution. It is at Retained by the Council as of November 10, 2026. Sponsored by Robert White (Democratic), Anita Bonds, Wendell Felder, Trayon White, Christina Henderson, Zachary Parker, and Phil Mendelson.
Manufactured-home residents gain protections
Bill SB-1446, Manufactured-home residents gain protections, introduced bill would create a DCED ombudsman and set relocation payments for manufactured-home communities, including up to $4,000 (single-section) or $6,000 (multisection) and 180 days' notice for closures. It is at Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Steven Santarsiero (Democratic) and Jay Costa.
Freedmen Affairs Office Bill
Bill SB-1501, Freedmen Affairs Office Bill, governor would appoint the Freedmen Affairs Office executive director to study Reconstruction-era obligations and issue annual policy recommendations. It is at Referred to State Government as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Sharif Street (Democratic) and Amanda Cappelletti.
Study on converting detention centers
Bill HR-673, Study on converting detention centers, pennsylvania House resolution would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study converting immigrant detention centers to community projects and report within 12 months. It is at Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations as of October 23, 2026. Sponsored by Christopher Rabb (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Nikki Rivera, Maureen Madden, Benjamin Waxman, Emily Kinkead, Ben Sanchez, Manuel Guzman, Dan Williams, Eddie Pashinski, and Ed Neilson.
Cities and Municipalities Day Act
Bill S-237, Cities and Municipalities Day Act, the bill would declare a national Cities and Municipalities Day. It is at Consideration in committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Éric Forest (Senator).
Abandoned properties pilot creates land bank
Bill A-5710, Abandoned properties pilot creates land bank, a bill would establish a temporary pilot to acquire abandoned properties in designated municipalities, with the DCA or CRDA running the program and a land bank created within six months. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Maureen Rowan (Democratic).
Abandoned-property rehab pilot begins
Bill S-4861, Abandoned-property rehab pilot begins, lawmakers would establish a temporary abandoned-property pilot ending December 1, 2031, run by the Division of Local Government Services, with DCA or CRDA acquiring designated properties. It is at Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by John Burzichelli (Democratic).
Veteran housing preference expands beyond wartime
Bill S-4859, Veteran housing preference expands beyond wartime, bill would let municipalities offer veteran housing preferences for up to 50% of affordable units via agreement. It is at Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Gordon Johnson (Democratic).
City could subordinate reversionary right for club loan
Bill H-5703, City could subordinate reversionary right for club loan, bill would authorize Brockton mayor to subordinate the city's reversionary right on 233 Warren Ave to a lender for up to $1.3 million. It is at Senate concurred as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Rita Mendes (Democratic) and Bridget Plouffe.
Tax tweak for residential like-kind exchanges
Bill HR-10883, Tax tweak for residential like-kind exchanges, bill would amend the tax code to allow nonrecognition of gain or loss in certain residential real property exchanges. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Michael Lawler (R) and Josh Gottheimer.
Town Could Lease School Lot to Pantry
Bill H-5701, Town Could Lease School Lot to Pantry, scituate select board could sell or lease part of a school site to the Scituate Food Pantry for up to 50 years. It is at Senate concurred as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Patrick Kearney (Democratic).
LIHTC occupancy rule could curb credits
Bill HR-10856, LIHTC occupancy rule could curb credits, LIHTC Security Act would require occupancy tests for low-income units to exclude alien individuals, with states choosing a rule or facing 5% credit reductions after 2027. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Jodey Arrington (R), Beth Van Duyne, and W. Steube.
Consolidate tax-title and deferment accounts
Bill H-5706, Consolidate tax-title and deferment accounts, chatham bill would let eligible homeowners consolidate tax-title and tax-deferment accounts. It is at Senate concurred as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Hadley Luddy (Democratic) and Julian Cyr.
Housing grants to streamline builder aid
Bill HR-10901, Housing grants to streamline builder aid, the bill would require HUD to create a formula grant program for states to streamline assistance to affordable-housing builders. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Norma Torres (D).
Expands marital and caregiver protections
Bill HB-2871, Expands marital and caregiver protections, bill adds marital and family caregiver protections to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, expanding employment and housing protections. It is at Referred to State Government as of October 21, 2026. Sponsored by Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Joseph Hohenstein, Christopher Pielli, Mary Jo Daley, La'Tasha Mayes, Jose Giral, Kristine Howard, Ben Sanchez, Danilo Burgos, Tarik Khan, Robert Freeman, Kyle Donahue, Carol Hill-Evans, Danielle Otten, Melissa Cerrato, Roni Green, Benjamin Waxman, Nikki Rivera, Anita Kulik, Malcolm Kenyatta, Tarah Probst, Jennifer O'Mara, Melissa Shusterman, and Perry Warren.
Fast-track quiet-title for fraudulent property claims
Bill HB-6433, Fast-track quiet-title for fraudulent property claims, property owners could file affidavits to challenge fraudulent property recordings. It is at Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/21/2026 as of October 28, 2026. Sponsored by Kara Hope (Democratic) and Tonya Myers Phillips.
Budget bill funds health, housing, energy
Bill H-5700, Budget bill funds health, housing, energy, the omnibus bill would boost MassHealth funding and homelessness programs for FY2026-27. It is at Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means as of October 26, 2026.
Property tax rules ease deed-fraud corrections
Bill HB-6434, Property tax rules ease deed-fraud corrections, michigan bill would allow uncapping taxable value after deed-fraud filing and title correction. It is at Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/21/2026 as of October 28, 2026. Sponsored by Emily Dievendorf (Democratic), Kara Hope, and Tonya Myers Phillips.
City weighs storefront grant revisions
Bill 5NV5ZN-2, City weighs storefront grant revisions, executive Committee backs motion to adopt revised Storefront Improvement Policy; grants could cover up to $50,000, with landscaping grants up to $10,000, awaiting City Council approval. It is at Committee decision as of October 21, 2026.
Policyholders get disaster-claim notices
Bill HB-2876, Policyholders get disaster-claim notices, policyholders filing disaster-related home claims would have to provide a contact person; bill would require insurers to explain the Insurance Department's complaint process within 10 business days, and void extensions. It is at Referred to Insurance as of October 21, 2026. Sponsored by Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Ben Sanchez, Melissa Cerrato, Carol Hill-Evans, Maureen Madden, Emily Kinkead, Tarah Probst, Jeanne McNeill, Carol Kazeem, Darisha Parker, Steven Malagari, Nikki Rivera, and Dan Williams.