HB 1976

An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in dispositions independent of letters, family exemption and probate of wills and grant of letters, further providing for payments to family and funeral directors.

In committee Last action October 22, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 13

Prime sponsor: Scott Conklin
Cosponsors (12): Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Dan Williams, Danielle Friel Otten, G. Roni Green, Jeanne Mcneill, Joe Ciresi, Jose Giral, La'Tasha Mayes, Mark Gillen, Nancy Guenst, Perry Warren

Status

In committee as of October 22, 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
October 22, 2025	House	Referred to Judiciary

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

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