Pennsylvania HB1446: An Act authorizing local taxing authorities to provide for tax exemptions for improvements and redevelopment of certain underutilized property ; establishing the Economic Development and Mixed-Use Redevelopment Advisory Committee within the State Planning Board; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, May 13, 2025:

PRINTER'S NO. 1691 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL No. Session of INTRODUCED BY SIEGEL, SCHLOSSBERG, KHAN, GIRAL, SANCHEZ, KUZMA, KINKEAD, DONAHUE, HILL-EVANS AND BOROWSKI, MAY 12, 2025 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT, MAY 13, 2025 Authorizing local taxing authorities to provide for tax exemptions for improvements and redevelopment of shopping malls; establishing the Economic Development and Mixed-Use Redevelopment Advisory Committee within the State Planning Board; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Economic Development and Mixed-Use Redevelopment of Shopping Malls Act. Section 2. Findings and declaration of policy. It is determined and declared as a matter of legislative finding that there exists in this Commonwealth a number of underutilized shopping malls which provide an economic liability to the communities in which they sit. It is in the public interest to promote redevelopment of these large parcels and return them to function in accordance with sound and approved plans for their redevelopment that will promote public safety, convenience and welfare. Section 3. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless …

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Sponsors

• Joshua Siegel (D, 22) · primary sponsor
• Michael Schlossberg (D, 132)
• Tarik Khan (D, 194)
• Jose Giral (D, 180)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
• Emily Kinkead (D, 20)
• Kyle Donahue (D, 113)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Lisa Borowski (D, 168)
• Inglis III, John C. (D, 38)

Latest actions

1. December 15, 2025: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), Dec. 15, 2025
2. September 23, 2025: Removed from table, Sept. 23, 2025
3. September 23, 2025: Laid on the table, Sept. 23, 2025
4. July 14, 2025: Re-reported as committed, July 14, 2025
5. June 25, 2025: Re-committed to RULES, June 25, 2025
6. June 25, 2025: First consideration, June 25, 2025
7. June 25, 2025: Reported as amended, June 25, 2025
8. May 13, 2025: Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, May 13, 2025

Votes

• House Rules: Re-report Bill As Committed (July 14, 2025): 18 yea, 15 nay, passed
• House Local Government: Report Bill As Amended (June 25, 2025): 15 yea, 11 nay, passed
• House Local Government: Adopt Amendment (June 25, 2025): 15 yea, 11 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1446?

HB1446 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act authorizing local taxing authorities to provide for tax exemptions for improvements and redevelopment of certain underutilized property ; establishing the Economic Development and Mixed-Use Redevelopment Advisory Committee within the State Planning Board; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.

What is the status of HB1446?

In committee as of December 15, 2025. Latest action: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), Dec. 15, 2025 (December 15, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1446?

Joshua Siegel (D, 22), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1446?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1446