SB 7372025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 737
An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for definitions, providing for public safety authorities and further providing for purposes and powers.
Out of committee Last action February 3, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 10
- Prime sponsor
- Lisa Baker
- Cosponsors (9)
- Amanda Cappelletti, Carolyn Comitta, Cris Dush, Elder Vogel, Jay Costa, Judith Schwank, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Timothy Kearney
Status
Out of committee as of February 3, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 2
October 27, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness): Adopt Amendment A01961Passed7–4
yes (7) Cris Dush, Doug Mastriano, Kim Ward, Lisa Baker, Michele Brooks, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (4) John Kane, Katie Muth, Lindsey Williams, Nick Pisciottano
October 27, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness): Reported as AmendedPassed7–4
yes (7) Cris Dush, Doug Mastriano, Kim Ward, Lisa Baker, Michele Brooks, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (4) John Kane, Katie Muth, Lindsey Williams, Nick Pisciottano
Timeline 4
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 3, 2026 | Senate | Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9) |
| October 27, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| October 27, 2025 | Senate | Reported as amended |
| May 7, 2025 | Senate | Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
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.