HB 1705

An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for website and disclosure of flood risks.

In committee Last action July 8, 2025: Referred to Insurance

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 14

Prime sponsor: Perry Warren
Cosponsors (13): Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Dan Williams, David Delloso, Greg Vitali, Jim Haddock, Joe Ciresi, Jose Giral, Liz Hanbidge, Tarik Khan, Tina Davis

Status

In committee as of July 8, 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
July 8, 2025	House	Referred to Insurance

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

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