Pennsylvania HB661: An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in contracts, further providing for contract procedures, terms and bonds and advertising for bids.

What the bill says

Amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in contracts, further providing for contract procedures, terms and bonds and advertising for bids.

From the introduced text, February 20, 2025:

Amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in contracts, further providing for contract procedures, terms and bonds and advertising for bids. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 15102(h)(10) of Title 16 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, added May 8, 2024 (P.L.50, No.14), is amended to read: § 15102. Contract procedures, terms and bonds and advertising for bids. * * * (h) Exceptions.--Contracts or purchases made by the county commissioners for the following may not require advertising, bidding or price quotations: * * * (10) The purchase of milk [for counties of the second class A]. * * * Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days. 20250HB0661PN0669 - 2 -

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Sponsors

• Louis Schmitt (R, 79) · primary sponsor
• Robert James (R, 64)
• Bradley Roae (R, 6)
• Joseph Hamm (R, 84)
• Tina Pickett (R, 110)
• David Rowe (R, 85)
• David Zimmerman (R, 99)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)

Latest actions

1. September 10, 2025: Laid on the table, Sept. 10, 2025
2. September 10, 2025: Re-reported as committed, Sept. 10, 2025
3. June 11, 2025: Re-committed to RULES, June 11, 2025
4. June 11, 2025: First consideration, June 11, 2025
5. June 11, 2025: Reported as committed, June 11, 2025
6. February 20, 2025: Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Feb. 20, 2025

Votes

• House Local Government: Report Bill As Committed (June 11, 2025): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB661?

HB661 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in contracts, further providing for contract procedures, terms and bonds and advertising for bids.

What does HB661 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in contracts, further providing for contract procedures, terms and bonds and advertising for bids.

What is the status of HB661?

In committee as of September 10, 2025. Latest action: Laid on the table, Sept. 10, 2025 (September 10, 2025).

Who sponsored HB661?

Louis Schmitt (R, 79), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB661?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb661