Pennsylvania HB2791: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for high-voltage transmission lines.

What the bill says

Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for high-voltage transmission lines.

From the introduced text, September 23, 2026:

Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for high-voltage transmission lines. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 66 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a section to read: § 1513. High-voltage transmission lines. (a) Consideration of corridors.-- (1) An entity responsible for siting a new electric transmission facility, including a high-voltage transmission line, shall consider corridors in the following order of priority: (i) E xisting utility corridors. (ii) Highway corridors. (iii) New corridors. (2) When reviewing a siting application filed under 52 Pa. Code Ch. 57 Subch. G (relating to commission review of siting and construction of electric transmission lines) or a letter of notification in lieu of application filed with the commission under 52 Pa. Code Ch. 57 (relating to electric service), the commission shall consider whether the applicant meets its obligations under paragraph (1) to the greatest extent feasible and consistent with economic and engineering considerations, reliability of the electric system, protection of the environment and the rights of private property owners. (b) Permit.--An electric distribution company or developer may apply for a permit from the department to construct, place or maintain a high-voltage transmission line within a State- owned public right-of-way or along any State-owned highway, federally …

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Sponsors

• Paul Takac (D, 82) · primary sponsor
• Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
• Dan Williams (D, 74)
• Elizabeth Fiedler (D, 184)

Latest actions

1. September 23, 2026: Referred to ENERGY, Sept. 23, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2791?

HB2791 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for high-voltage transmission lines.

What does HB2791 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for high-voltage transmission lines.

What is the status of HB2791?

In committee as of September 23, 2026. Latest action: Referred to ENERGY, Sept. 23, 2026 (September 23, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2791?

Paul Takac (D, 82), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2791?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2791