SB 4912025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 491
An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in alternative form of regulation of telecommunications services, further providing for network modernization plans and for additional powers and duties of commission.
Out of committee Last action February 4, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 8
- Prime sponsor
- Kristin Phillips-Hill
- Cosponsors (7)
- Camera Bartolotta, Doug Mastriano, Greg Rothman, Judy Ward, Lisa Baker, Patrick Stefano, Tracy Pennycuick
Status
Out of committee as of February 4, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 1
October 28, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Communications & Technology): Reported as CommittedPassed6–5
yes (6) Chris Gebhard, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Tracy Pennycuick
no (5) Frank Farry, James Malone, Joe Picozzi, John Kane, Nick Miller
Timeline 4
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | Senate | Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9) |
| October 28, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| October 28, 2025 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| March 21, 2025 | Senate | Referred to Communications & Technology |
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.