Pennsylvania SB1493: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in services and facilities, providing for electricity outage responses.

What the bill says

Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in services and facilities, providing for electricity outage responses.

From the introduced text, October 13, 2026:

Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in services and facilities, providing for electricity outage responses. 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: § 1512.1. Electricity outage responses. (a) Plans.--Following an electrical outage, each public utility company supplying electric service shall prioritize restoration of service to any facility or entity providing for the health and safety of individuals in a 24-hour care setting. (b) Penalties.--A public utility that fails to comply with subsection (a) may be subject to an enforcement action by the commission. Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.

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Sponsors

• Lisa Baker (R, 20) · primary sponsor
• Christine Tartaglione (D, 2)
• Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24)

Latest actions

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

Common questions

What is SB1493?

SB1493 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in services and facilities, providing for electricity outage responses.

What does SB1493 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in services and facilities, providing for electricity outage responses.

What is the status of SB1493?

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

Who sponsored SB1493?

Lisa Baker (R, 20), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1493?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1493