Pennsylvania HB2177: An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns), 11 (Cities) and 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ordinances, further providing for publication; in council, further providing for publication of proposed ordinance; and, in county commissioners and chief clerks, further providing for ordinances and resolutions.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, January 30, 2026:

PRINTER'S NO. 2832 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL No. Session of INTRODUCED BY FREEMAN, SAPPEY, SMITH-WADE-EL, JAMES AND B. MILLER, JANUARY 30, 2026 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT, JANUARY 30, 2026 Amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns), 11 (Cities) and 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ordinances, further providing for publication; in council, further providing for publication of proposed ordinance; and, in county commissioners and chief clerks, further providing for ordinances and resolutions. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 3301.2(a) and (b) heading of Title 8 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, amended March 8, 2024 (P.L.2, No.2), are amended and the section is amended by adding subsections to read: § 3301.2. Publication. (a) Requirements.--Except as provided under this part or other law, council shall publish every proposed ordinance once in one newspaper of general circulation no less than seven days and no more than 60 days prior to the day when council shall vote on the proposed ordinance. Publication of any proposed ordinance shall include all of the following: [(1) The full text or the title of the ordinance and a brief summary prepared by the borough solicitor setting forth all the provisions in reasonable detail.] (1) The full text of the proposed ordinance or …

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Sponsors

• Robert FREEMAN (D, 136) · primary sponsor
• Christina Sappey (D, 158)
• Ismail Smith-Wade-El (D, 49)
• Robert James (R, 64)
• Brett Miller (R, 41)

Latest actions

1. April 29, 2026: Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, April 29, 2026
2. April 29, 2026: In the Senate
3. April 28, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, April 28, 2026 (198-3)
4. April 28, 2026: Re-reported as committed, April 28, 2026
5. April 27, 2026: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 27, 2026
6. April 27, 2026: Second consideration, April 27, 2026
7. April 15, 2026: Removed from table, April 15, 2026
8. February 4, 2026: Laid on the table, Feb. 4, 2026
9. February 4, 2026: First consideration, Feb. 4, 2026
10. February 4, 2026: Reported as committed, Feb. 4, 2026

Votes

• Third consideration and final passage, April 28, 2026 (198-3) (April 28, 2026): 198 yea, 3 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (April 28, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Local Government: Report Bill As Committed (February 4, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2177?

HB2177 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns), 11 (Cities) and 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ordinances, further providing for publication; in council, further providing for publication of proposed ordinance; and, in county commissioners and chief clerks, further providing for ordinances and resolutions.

What is the status of HB2177?

Passed one chamber as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, April 29, 2026 (April 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2177?

Robert FREEMAN (D, 136), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2177?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2177