Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR484: A Concurrent Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the creation of a Statewide housing accelerator and to conduct a comprehensive review of State and local housing approval and permitting processes that delay residential construction.
Status: In committee, April 16, 2026
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the creation of a Statewide housing accelerator and to conduct a comprehensive review of State and local housing approval and permitting processes that delay residential construction.
From the introduced text, April 16, 2026:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the creation of a Statewide housing accelerator and to conduct a comprehensive review of State and local housing approval and permitting processes that delay residential construction. WHEREAS, Communities across this Commonwealth are experiencing a shortage of housing that is attainable and sufficient to meet demand; and WHEREAS, Limited housing supply contributes to rising costs, workforce shortages and economic strain across Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, Many shovel-ready housing projects face long delays due to inconsistent State and local permitting requirements, conservation district backlogs and uneven local land development review processes; and WHEREAS, Prolonged approval timelines increase residential construction costs and discourage the timely development of new housing; and WHEREAS, A coordinated Statewide approach could help identify and reduce regulatory barriers that unnecessarily delay residential construction; therefore be it RESOLVED (the Senate concurring), That the General Assembly direct the Joint State Government Commission to study whether the Commonwealth should create a Statewide housing accelerator to assist in advancing shovel-ready housing projects; and be it further RESOLVED, That the study include a comprehensive review of State and local housing-related policies and procedures, including zoning, conservation district approvals, land development regulations and permitting processes to identify barriers that delay residential construction; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission evaluate best …
Sponsors
- Jared Solomon (D, 202) · primary sponsor
- Abby Major (R, 60)
- Joseph Hogan (R, 142)
- Keith Harris (D, 195)
- Tarik Khan (D, 194)
- Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
- Valerie Gaydos (R, 44)
- Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
- Inglis III, John C. (D, 38)
- Ismail Smith-Wade-El (D, 49)
Latest actions
- : Referred to HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, April 16, 2026
Subjects: HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Common questions
- What is HR484?
- HR484 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Concurrent Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the creation of a Statewide housing accelerator and to conduct a comprehensive review of State and local housing approval and permitting processes that delay residential construction.
- What does HR484 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the creation of a Statewide housing accelerator and to conduct a comprehensive review of State and local housing approval and permitting processes that delay residential construction.
- What is the status of HR484?
- In committee as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Referred to HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, April 16, 2026 (April 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR484?
- Jared Solomon (D, 202), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR484?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr484
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