Pennsylvania SB1491: 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, October 13, 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

• Kristin Phillips-Hill (R, 28) · primary sponsor
• Gene Yaw (R, 23)
• Lisa Boscola (D, 18)
• Scott Hutchinson (R, 21)
• Culver, Lynda Schlegel (R, 27)

Latest actions

1. October 13, 2026: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Oct. 13, 2026

Common questions

What is SB1491?

SB1491 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 SB1491 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 SB1491?

In committee as of October 13, 2026. Latest action: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Oct. 13, 2026 (October 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1491?

Kristin Phillips-Hill (R, 28), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1491?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1491