SB 12812025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 1281
An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in planned residential development, providing for expedited high density housing approval.
In committee Last action June 3, 2026: Referred to Housing & Community Development
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 7
- Prime sponsor
- Greg Rothman
- Cosponsors (6)
- Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Elder Vogel, Joe Picozzi, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Patrick Stefano
Status
In committee as of June 3, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 4
June 3, 2026State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed50–0
yes (50) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Carolyn Comitta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, 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
June 2, 2026State SenateLANGERHOLC AMENDMENT NO. A-3426Passed50–0
yes (50) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Carolyn Comitta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, 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
June 1, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed21–1
yes (21) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judith Schwank, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes
no (1) Wayne Langerholc
May 6, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Urban Affairs & Housing): Reported as CommittedPassed10–1
yes (10) David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Kim Ward, Nikil Saval, Sharif Street, Wayne Fontana
no (1) Nick Miller
Timeline 9
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | House | Referred to Housing & Community Development |
| June 3, 2026 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| June 2, 2026 | Senate | Amended on third consideration |
| June 1, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| June 1, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| June 1, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| May 6, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| May 6, 2026 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| April 14, 2026 | Senate | Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing |
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.