SB 1203

An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in dispositions independent of letters, family exemption, probate of wills and grant of letters, providing for small estate primary residence affidavit.

In committee Last action March 30, 2026: Referred to Judiciary

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 5

Prime sponsor: James Malone
Cosponsors (4): Jay Costa, John Kane, Steven Santarsiero, Vincent Hughes

Status

In committee as of March 30, 2026. 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
March 30, 2026	Senate	Referred to Judiciary

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

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