Pennsylvania HB2186: An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for accessory dwelling units.

What the bill says

Amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for accessory dwelling units.

From the amended text, May 6, 2026:

Amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for accessory dwelling units. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 53 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a chapter to read: CHAPTER 63 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Sec. 6301. Definitions. 6302. Permitted use by right. 6303 . Application. 6304 . Attached or detached unit. 6305 . Restrictions on accessory dwelling units. 6306 . Conformity. § 6301. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Accessory dwelling unit." (1) A residential living unit: (i) on a parcel or lot on which a residential building is present or may be constructed; (ii) that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more individuals; and (iii) that includes, but is not limited (B) a unit that is part of an accessory structure, including a detached garage; or (C) a unit that is not part of an expanded or remodeled dwelling. (2) The term does not include a recreational vehicle. "Municipality." A city, borough, incorporated town, township, home rule municipality, optional plan municipality or optional charter municipality, located in this Commonwealth. "Planned community." As defined under 68 Pa.C.S. § 5103 (relating to definitions). …

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Sponsors

• Inglis III, John C. (D, 38) · primary sponsor
• Tarik Khan (D, 194)
• Gregory Scott (D, 54)
• Nathan Davidson (D, 103)
• Jared Solomon (D, 202)
• David Zimmerman (R, 99)
• Ismail Smith-Wade-El (D, 49)
• Lindsay Powell (D, 21)
• Robert FREEMAN (D, 136)
• Hanbidge, Liz (D, 61)
• Danielle Otten (D, 155)
• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)

Latest actions

1. June 5, 2026: Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, June 5, 2026
2. June 5, 2026: In the Senate
3. June 1, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 1, 2026
4. June 1, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, June 1, 2026 (139-62)
5. June 1, 2026: Re-reported as committed, June 1, 2026
6. May 6, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page 484-485), May 6, 2026
7. May 6, 2026: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, May 6, 2026
8. May 6, 2026: Second consideration, with amendments, May 6, 2026
9. May 5, 2026: Removed from table, May 5, 2026
10. April 13, 2026: Laid on the table, April 13, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HB2186, RC 1075 (June 1, 2026): 139 yea, 62 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (June 1, 2026): 34 yea, 3 nay, passed
• House Floor: HB2186, RC 1054 (May 6, 2026): 134 yea, 67 nay, passed
• House Housing & Community Development: Report Bill As Amended (April 13, 2026): 19 yea, 7 nay, passed
• House Housing & Community Development: Adopt Amendment (April 13, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2186?

HB2186 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for accessory dwelling units.

What does HB2186 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for accessory dwelling units.

What is the status of HB2186?

Passed one chamber as of June 5, 2026. Latest action: Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, June 5, 2026 (June 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2186?

Inglis III, John C. (D, 38), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2186?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2186