SB 1216

An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for residential rental application fees.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 14

Prime sponsor: Judith Schwank
Cosponsors (13): Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Daniel Laughlin, James Malone, Jay Costa, Lindsey Williams, Maria Collett, Nikil Saval, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes

Status

In committee as of March 18, 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 18, 2026	Senate	Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing

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

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