Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HB72: An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, providing for tenants' rights in cases of violence.
Status: Passed one chamber, May 1, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to the rights, obligations and liabilities of landlord and tenant and of parties dealing with them and amending, revising, changing and consolidating the law relating thereto," providing for tenants' rights in cases of violence.
From the amended text, April 28, 2026:
An act relating to the rights, obligations and liabilities of landlord and tenant and of parties dealing with them and amending, revising, changing and consolidating the law relating thereto," providing for tenants' rights in cases of violence. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. The act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, is amended by adding an article to read: ARTICLE V-C TENANTS' RIGHTS IN CASES OF VIOLENCE Section 501-C. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Attesting third party." A law enforcement official, <-- licensed health care professional, licensed social worker, victim advocate or human services provider as defined under 37 Pa. Code § 411.2 (relating to definitions). "Crime." An act of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking or a crime as defined under section 103 of the Crime Victims Act. "Domestic violence." The occurrence of any of the following acts between family or household members as defined under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6102(a) (relating to definitions): (1) Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing, or attempting to cause, bodily injury, serious bodily injury or sexual assault. (2) Placing another individual in reasonable fear of imminent …
Sponsors
- Lisa Borowski (D, 168) · primary sponsor
- Jose Giral (D, 180)
- Malcolm Kenyatta (D, 181)
- Ismail Smith-Wade-El (D, 49)
- Joe McAndrew (D, 32)
- Kristine Howard (D, 167)
- Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
- Joseph Ciresi (D, 146)
- Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
- Tarik Khan (D, 194)
- Nancy Guenst (D, 152)
- Perry Warren (D, 31)
Latest actions
- : Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, May 1, 2026
- : In the Senate
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page 399-400), April 29, 2026
- : Third consideration and final passage, April 29, 2026 (118-83)
- : Re-reported as committed, April 29, 2026
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page 366-369), April 28, 2026
- : Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 28, 2026
- : Second consideration, with amendments, April 28, 2026
- : Removed from table, April 15, 2026
- : Laid on the table, April 13, 2026
Votes
- Third consideration and final passage, April 29, 2026 (118-83) (April 29, 2026): 118 yea, 83 nay, passed
- House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (April 29, 2026): 23 yea, 14 nay, passed
- House Floor: HB0072, RC 971 (April 28, 2026): 112 yea, 89 nay, passed
- House Floor: HB0072, RC 970 (April 28, 2026): 98 yea, 103 nay, failed
- House Judiciary: Report Bill As Amended (April 9, 2026): 14 yea, 12 nay, passed
- House Judiciary: Adopt Amendment (April 9, 2026): 25 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: JUDICIARY, URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, APPROPRIATIONS
Common questions
- What is HB72?
- HB72 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, providing for tenants' rights in cases of violence.
- What does HB72 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to the rights, obligations and liabilities of landlord and tenant and of parties dealing with them and amending, revising, changing and consolidating the law relating thereto," providing for tenants' rights in cases of violence.
- What is the status of HB72?
- Passed one chamber as of May 1, 2026. Latest action: Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, May 1, 2026 (May 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB72?
- Lisa Borowski (D, 168), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB72?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb72
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