HB 25592025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 2559
An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Student Lodging, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain land situate in Millersville Borough, Lancaster County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the Philadelphia Housing Authority certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Corrections and the Governor, to grant and convey to Ferris Land Development, LP, a Pennsylvania limited partnership, certain lands situate in Benner Township, Centre County; authorizing the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Friends of Peace Church, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain lands and improvements known as Peace Church situate in Hampden Township, Cumberland County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the Borough of Danville certain lands situate in Danville Borough, Montour County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Gaudenzia Foundation, Inc., certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the City of Hermitage, certain lands situate in the City of Hermitage, formerly known as Hickory Township, Mercer County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey certain lands situate in the City of Nanticoke, Luzerne County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the consent and approval of the Governor, to grant and convey certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain lands owned by the Pennsylvania Game Commission in exchange for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on other land in Sandy Creek Township, Mercer County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Penn Township Municipal Authority certain lands situate in Penn Township, Snyder County; and authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to release a use restriction and reversionary interest affecting certain real property located on the following campuses of The Pennsylvania State University: Dubois Campus, located in Dubois, Clearfield County; Fayette Campus, located in Lemont Furnace, Fayette County; Mont Alto Campus, located in Mont Alto, Franklin County; New Kensington Campus, located in New Kensington, Westmoreland County; Shenango Campus, located in Sharon, Mercer County; Wilkes-Barre Campus, located in West Pittston, Luzerne County; and York Campus, located in York, York County.
Enacted Last action July 20, 2026: Act No. 40 of 2026
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 6
- Prime sponsor
- Ismail Smith-Wade-El
- Cosponsors (5)
- G. Roni Green, Keith Harris, Malcolm Kenyatta, Nikki Rivera, Tarik Khan
Status
Enacted as of July 20, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 12
July 12, 2026House of RepresentativesCONCURRENCEPassed105–97
yes (105) Abby Major, Abigail Salisbury, Alec Ryncavage, Ana Tiburcio, Andre Carroll, Andrew Kuzma, Arvind Venkat, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brandon Markosek, Brenda Pugh, Brian Munroe, Bryan Cutler, Carol Kazeem, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Clint Owlett, Craig Williams, Dan Frankel, Dane Watro, Daniel Deasy, David Rowe, Doyle Heffley, Elizabeth Fiedler, Frank Burns, Greg Vitali, Heather Boyd, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jack Rader, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jacob Banta, James Struzzi, Jamie Flick, Jared Solomon, Jason Dawkins, Jason Ortitay, Jeff Olsommer, Jesse Topper, Jim Prokopiak, Joanna Mcclinton, Joe Ciresi, Joe Emrick, Joe Hamm, Joe Hogan, Joe Kerwin, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, Jonathan Fritz, Jordan Harris, Justin Fleming, Kathleen Tomlinson, Keith Greiner, Keith Harris, Kerry Benninghoff, Leanne Krueger, Lindsay Powell, Liz Hanbidge, Manuel Guzman, Marci Mustello, Marla Brown, Martin Causer, Martina White, Mary Jo Daley, Marylouise Isaacson, Matthew Bradford, Maureen Madden, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Michael Stender, Mindy Fee, Morgan Cephas, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Natalie Mihalek, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Parke Wentling, Pat Gallagher, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry A. Stambaugh, Perry Warren, Peter Schweyer, Rick Krajewski, Robert Freeman, Robert Leadbeter, Robert Matzie, Ryan Bizzarro, Sean Dougherty, Shelby Labs, Sheryl Delozier, Steve Samuelson, Steven Mentzer, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett, Valerie Gaydos
no (97) Aaron Bernstine, Aerion Abney, Amen Brown, Andrea Verobish, Anita Kulik, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Barbara Gleim, Brad Roae, Brett Miller, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bridget Kosierowski, Bud Cook, Carl Metzgar, Carol Hill-Evans, Catherine Wallen, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Craig Staats, Dallas Kephart, Dan Goughnour, Dan Moul, Dan Williams, Danielle Friel Otten, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, David Maloney, David Zimmerman, Donna Scheuren, Ed Neilson, Eddie Pashinski, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Eric Weaknecht, G. Roni Green, Gary Day, George Margetas, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Jamie Barton, Jamie Walsh, Jeanne Mcneill, Jen Mazzocco, Jennifer O'Mara, Jeremy Shaffer, Jessica Benham, Jill Cooper, Jim Haddock, Jim Rigby, Joanne Stehr, Joe Mcandrew, John Lawrence, John Schlegel, Jose Giral, Joseph D'Orsie, Joseph Hohenstein, Josh Bashline, Joshua Kail, Kate Klunk, Kathy Rapp, Kristin Marcell, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Leslie Rossi, Lisa Borowski, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Marc Anderson, Mark Gillen, Melissa Cerrato, Mike Armanini, Mike Jones, Milou Mackenzie, Patrick Harkins, R. Lee James, Regina G. Young, Rich Irvin, Rob Kauffman, Robert Merski, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Ryan Warner, Scott Barger, Scott Conklin, Stephanie Borowicz, Steven Malagari, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Twardzik, Tom Jones, Wendy Fink, Zachary Mako
July 12, 2026House of RepresentativesMOTION TO RECOMMIT STATE GOVERNMENTFailed26–176
yes (26) Aaron Bernstine, Barbara Gleim, Brad Roae, Brett Miller, Bud Cook, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Dan Moul, David Maloney, David Zimmerman, Eric Weaknecht, Gary Day, Jamie Walsh, Joanne Stehr, Joe Mcandrew, Kathy Rapp, Leslie Rossi, Marc Anderson, Mark Gillen, Milou Mackenzie, Parke Wentling, Rob Kauffman, Stephanie Borowicz, Timothy Bonner, Tom Jones, Wendy Fink
no (176) Abby Major, Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Alec Ryncavage, Amen Brown, Ana Tiburcio, Andre Carroll, Andrea Verobish, Andrew Kuzma, Anita Kulik, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brandon Markosek, Brenda Pugh, Brian Munroe, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Carl Metzgar, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Catherine Wallen, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Craig Williams, Dallas Kephart, Dan Frankel, Dan Goughnour, Dan Williams, Dane Watro, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, David Rowe, Donna Scheuren, Doyle Heffley, Ed Neilson, Eddie Pashinski, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Frank Burns, G. Roni Green, George Margetas, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Greg Vitali, Heather Boyd, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jack Rader, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jacob Banta, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jamie Flick, Jared Solomon, Jason Dawkins, Jason Ortitay, Jeanne Mcneill, Jeff Olsommer, Jen Mazzocco, Jennifer O'Mara, Jeremy Shaffer, Jesse Topper, Jessica Benham, Jill Cooper, Jim Haddock, Jim Prokopiak, Jim Rigby, Joanna Mcclinton, Joe Ciresi, Joe Emrick, Joe Hamm, Joe Hogan, Joe Kerwin, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, John Lawrence, John Schlegel, Jonathan Fritz, Jordan Harris, Jose Giral, Joseph D'Orsie, Joseph Hohenstein, Josh Bashline, Joshua Kail, Justin Fleming, Kate Klunk, Kathleen Tomlinson, Keith Greiner, Keith Harris, Kerry Benninghoff, Kristin Marcell, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Leanne Krueger, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Marci Mustello, Marla Brown, Martin Causer, Martina White, Mary Jo Daley, Marylouise Isaacson, Matthew Bradford, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Michael Stender, Mike Armanini, Mike Jones, Mindy Fee, Morgan Cephas, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Natalie Mihalek, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Pat Gallagher, Patrick Harkins, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry A. Stambaugh, Perry Warren, Peter Schweyer, R. Lee James, Regina G. Young, Rich Irvin, Rick Krajewski, Robert Freeman, Robert Leadbeter, Robert Matzie, Robert Merski, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Ryan Bizzarro, Ryan Warner, Scott Barger, Scott Conklin, Sean Dougherty, Shelby Labs, Sheryl Delozier, Steve Samuelson, Steven Malagari, Steven Mentzer, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Tim Twardzik, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett, Valerie Gaydos, Zachary Mako
July 12, 2026State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed46–4
yes (46) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Carolyn Comitta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
no (4) Doug Mastriano, Jarrett Coleman, Katie Muth, Scott Hutchinson
July 12, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Rules): Re-report Bill As CommittedPassed31–2
yes (31) Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Clint Owlett, Dan Frankel, Darisha K. Parker, David Rowe, Elizabeth Fiedler, James Struzzi, Jason Dawkins, Jeanne Mcneill, Jesse Topper, Joanna Mcclinton, John Lawrence, Jonathan Fritz, Jordan Harris, Kerry Benninghoff, Leanne Krueger, Martina White, Mary Jo Daley, Matthew Bradford, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Patrick Harkins, Robert Matzie, Ryan Bizzarro, Sheryl Delozier, Thomas Kutz, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett
no (2) Kate Klunk, Rob Kauffman
July 12, 2026State SenatePITTMAN AMENDMENT NO. A-4173Passed49–1
yes (49) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Carolyn Comitta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Katie Muth, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
no (1) Doug Mastriano
June 30, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (State Government): Adopt Amendment A04083Passed10–1
yes (10) Anthony Williams, Cris Dush, David Argall, Doug Mastriano, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Steven Santarsiero
no (1) Katie Muth
June 30, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (State Government): Reported as AmendedPassed10–1
yes (10) Anthony Williams, Cris Dush, David Argall, Doug Mastriano, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Steven Santarsiero
no (1) Katie Muth
June 29, 2026House of RepresentativesFINAL PASSAGEPassed154–48
yes (154) Abby Major, Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Alec Ryncavage, Amen Brown, Ana Tiburcio, Andre Carroll, Andrew Kuzma, Anita Kulik, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brad Roae, Brandon Markosek, Brett Miller, Brian Munroe, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Catherine Wallen, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Craig Williams, Dan Frankel, Dan Goughnour, Dan Moul, Dan Williams, Dane Watro, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, David Rowe, Doyle Heffley, Ed Neilson, Eddie Pashinski, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, G. Roni Green, Gary Day, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Heather Boyd, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jack Rader, Jacklyn Rusnock, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jamie Flick, Jamie Walsh, Jared Solomon, Jason Dawkins, Jason Ortitay, Jeanne Mcneill, Jeff Olsommer, Jen Mazzocco, Jennifer O'Mara, Jesse Topper, Jessica Benham, Jim Prokopiak, Joanna Mcclinton, Joe Ciresi, Joe Emrick, Joe Hogan, Joe Kerwin, Joe Mcandrew, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, John Schlegel, Jonathan Fritz, Jordan Harris, Jose Giral, Joseph Hohenstein, Justin Fleming, Kathleen Tomlinson, Kathy Rapp, Keith Greiner, Keith Harris, Kerry Benninghoff, Kristin Marcell, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Leanne Krueger, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Martin Causer, Martina White, Mary Jo Daley, Marylouise Isaacson, Matthew Bradford, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Michael Stender, Milou Mackenzie, Mindy Fee, Morgan Cephas, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Natalie Mihalek, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Parke Wentling, Pat Gallagher, Patrick Harkins, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry A. Stambaugh, Perry Warren, Peter Schweyer, Regina G. Young, Rich Irvin, Rick Krajewski, Robert Freeman, Robert Matzie, Robert Merski, Russ Diamond, Ryan Bizzarro, Sean Dougherty, Shelby Labs, Sheryl Delozier, Stephanie Borowicz, Steve Samuelson, Steven Malagari, Steven Mentzer, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett, Tom Jones, Zachary Mako
no (48) Aaron Bernstine, Andrea Verobish, Barbara Gleim, Brenda Pugh, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bud Cook, Carl Metzgar, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Dallas Kephart, David Maloney, David Zimmerman, Donna Scheuren, Eric Nelson, Eric Weaknecht, Frank Burns, George Margetas, Greg Vitali, Jacob Banta, Jeremy Shaffer, Jill Cooper, Jim Haddock, Jim Rigby, Joanne Stehr, Joe Hamm, John Lawrence, Joseph D'Orsie, Josh Bashline, Joshua Kail, Kate Klunk, Leslie Rossi, Marc Anderson, Marci Mustello, Mark Gillen, Marla Brown, Mike Armanini, Mike Jones, R. Lee James, Rob Kauffman, Robert Leadbeter, Roman Kozak, Ryan Warner, Scott Barger, Scott Conklin, Tim Twardzik, Valerie Gaydos, Wendy Fink
June 29, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As CommittedPassed37–0
yes (37) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Dave Madsen, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Gina Curry, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jeff Olsommer, Jim Rigby, Joe Webster, Jordan Harris, Joshua Kail, Justin Fleming, Kristin Marcell, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Manuel Guzman, Marci Mustello, Marla Brown, Pat Gallagher, Paul Friel, Regina G. Young, Steven Malagari, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Tim Brennan, Zachary Mako
June 24, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Rules): Re-report Bill As CommittedPassed33–0
yes (33) Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Clint Owlett, Dan Frankel, Darisha K. Parker, David Rowe, Elizabeth Fiedler, James Struzzi, Jason Dawkins, Jeanne Mcneill, Jesse Topper, Joanna Mcclinton, John Lawrence, Jonathan Fritz, Jordan Harris, Kate Klunk, Kerry Benninghoff, Leanne Krueger, Martina White, Mary Jo Daley, Matthew Bradford, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Patrick Harkins, Rob Kauffman, Robert Matzie, Ryan Bizzarro, Sheryl Delozier, Thomas Kutz, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett
June 22, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (State Government): Report Bill As AmendedPassed26–0
yes (26) Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brad Roae, Carol Hill-Evans, Catherine Wallen, Eric Weaknecht, G. Roni Green, Heather Boyd, Jacob Banta, Jamie Walsh, Jeremy Shaffer, Joe Webster, John Inglis Iii, Kristine Howard, Malcolm Kenyatta, Marla Brown, Melissa Shusterman, Nancy Guenst, Nathan Davidson, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Scott Barger, Tarah Probst, Tim Brennan, Timothy Bonner, Wendy Fink
June 22, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (State Government): Adopt Amendment A03662Passed26–0
yes (26) Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brad Roae, Carol Hill-Evans, Catherine Wallen, Eric Weaknecht, G. Roni Green, Heather Boyd, Jacob Banta, Jamie Walsh, Jeremy Shaffer, Joe Webster, John Inglis Iii, Kristine Howard, Malcolm Kenyatta, Marla Brown, Melissa Shusterman, Nancy Guenst, Nathan Davidson, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Scott Barger, Tarah Probst, Tim Brennan, Timothy Bonner, Wendy Fink
Timeline 22
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2026 | House | Act No. 40 of 2026 |
| July 20, 2026 | House | Approved by the Governor |
| July 12, 2026 | House | Presented to the Governor |
| July 12, 2026 | House | Signed in Senate |
| July 12, 2026 | House | Signed in House |
| July 12, 2026 | House | House concurred in Senate amendments |
| July 12, 2026 | House | Re-reported on concurrence, as committed |
| July 12, 2026 | House | Referred to Rules |
| July 12, 2026 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| July 11, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration, with amendments |
| June 30, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| June 30, 2026 | Senate | Reported as amended |
| June 29, 2026 | Senate | Referred to State Government |
| June 29, 2026 | House | Third consideration and final passage |
| June 29, 2026 | House | Re-reported as committed |
| June 24, 2026 | House | Re-committed to Appropriations |
| June 24, 2026 | House | Second consideration |
| June 24, 2026 | House | Re-reported as committed |
| June 22, 2026 | House | Re-committed to Rules |
| June 22, 2026 | House | First consideration |
| June 22, 2026 | House | Reported as amended |
| June 1, 2026 | House | Referred to State Government |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.