HB 642

An Act amending Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in development, further providing for penalties.

In committee Last action February 20, 2025: Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 9

Prime sponsor: Kristine Howard
Cosponsors (8): Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, G. Roni Green, Jose Giral, Mandy Steele, Maureen Madden, Nancy Guenst, Tarik Khan

Status

In committee as of February 20, 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
February 20, 2025	House	Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection

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

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