2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill

SB 501

An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, further providing for definitions; providing for force majeure; further providing for alternative energy portfolio standards, for portfolio requirements in other states, for health and safety standards and for interagency responsibilities; providing for zero emissions credits; and making editorial changes.

In committee Last action May 12, 2025: Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 16

Prime sponsor

Steven Santarsiero

Cosponsors (15)

Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Jay Costa, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Lindsey Williams, Maria Collett, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes

Status

In committee as of May 12, 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
May 12, 2025	Senate	Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy

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.