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SB670 • 2025

An Act amending the act of May 28, 1937 (P.L.955, No.265), referred to as the Housing Authorities Law, providing for public housing safety committees; further providing for requirements regarding tenants and landlords in cities of the first class; and providing for background checks for landlords.

An Act amending the act of May 28, 1937 (P.L.955, No.265), referred to as the Housing Authorities Law, providing for public housing safety committees; further providing for requirements regarding tenants and landlords in cities of the first class; and providing for background checks for landlords.

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Sponsor
LANGERHOLC
Last action
2025-04-28
Official status
Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, April 28, 2025
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2025-04-28 Pennsylvania General Assembly

    Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, April 28, 2025

Official Summary Text

An Act amending the act of May 28, 1937 (P.L.955, No.265), referred to as the Housing Authorities Law, providing for public housing safety committees; further providing for requirements regarding tenants and landlords in cities of the first class; and providing for background checks for landlords.