Pennsylvania HB2813: An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Local Business Forgivable Loan Program; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, September 30, 2026:

PRINTER'S NO. 3972 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL No. Session of INTRODUCED BY PARKER, HILL-EVANS, GIRAL, BURGOS, SANCHEZ, INGLIS, D. WILLIAMS, BELLMON, CERRATO, GUZMAN, GREEN AND CIRESI, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 Establishing the Pennsylvania Local Business Forgivable Loan Program; 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 Pennsylvania Local Business Forgivable Loan Program Act. Section 2. Declaration of purpose. The primary purpose of the Pennsylvania Local Business Forgivable Loan Program is to strengthen local businesses in low-income to moderate-income neighborhoods across this Commonwealth. The program intends to provide assistance to: (1) Support a vital mix of local businesses that contribute to a successful commercial corridor. (2) Help local businesses grow and improve the quality of their goods and services to allow them to become social anchors in terms of employment and neighborhood stabilization. Section 3. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Applicant." A local business that: (1) is located within an eligible commercial corridor, as determined by the …

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Sponsors

• Darisha Parker (D, 198) · primary sponsor
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Jose Giral (D, 180)
• Danilo Burgos (D, 197)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Inglis III, John C. (D, 38)
• Dan Williams (D, 74)
• Anthony Bellmon (D, 203)
• Melissa Cerrato (D, 151)
• Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
• Roni Green (D, 190)
• Joseph Ciresi (D, 146)

Latest actions

1. September 30, 2026: Referred to FINANCE, Sept. 30, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2813?

HB2813 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Local Business Forgivable Loan Program; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.

What is the status of HB2813?

In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Referred to FINANCE, Sept. 30, 2026 (September 30, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2813?

Darisha Parker (D, 198), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2813?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2813