HB 1178

An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public library code, providing for Rural Library Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.

In committee Last action April 9, 2025: Referred to Local Government

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 8

Prime sponsor: Russ Diamond
Cosponsors (7): Ben Waxman, Danilo Burgos, Joe Ciresi, Liz Hanbidge, Martin Causer, Nikki Rivera, R. Lee James

Status

In committee as of April 9, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
April 9, 2025	House	Referred to Local Government

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Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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