Pennsylvania HB2867: An Act providing for supplemental payments to households eligible for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and for emergency utility payments; imposing duties on the Department of Human Services; and making an interfund transfer.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, October 28, 2026:

PRINTER'S NO. 4105 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL No. Session of INTRODUCED BY HEFFLEY, JAMES, PUGH, PICKETT AND GALLAGHER, OCTOBER 20, 2026 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES, OCTOBER 28, 2026 Providing for supplemental payments to households eligible for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and for emergency utility payments; imposing duties on the Department of Human Services; and making an interfund transfer. 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 Emergency LIHEAP Assistance Act. Section 2. 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: "Department." The Department of Human Services of the Commonwealth. "Household." As defined in 55 Pa. Code § 601.3 (relating to definitions). "LIHEAP." The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program under 42 U.S.C. Ch. 94 Subch. II (relating to low-income home energy assistance). Section 3. Supplemental payments. (a) Duty of department.--The department shall provide a supplemental payment to households that are eligible for LIHEAP in an amount that matches the household's projected cash and crisis benefits to be received by the household during the 2026- 2027 LIHEAP season. (b) Terms.--The terms of the supplemental …

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Sponsors

• Doyle Heffley (R, 122) · primary sponsor
• Robert James (R, 64)
• Brenda Pugh (R, 120)
• Tina Pickett (R, 110)
• Patrick Gallagher (D, 173)

Latest actions

1. October 28, 2026: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES, Oct. 28, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2867?

HB2867 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act providing for supplemental payments to households eligible for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and for emergency utility payments; imposing duties on the Department of Human Services; and making an interfund transfer.

What is the status of HB2867?

In committee as of October 28, 2026. Latest action: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES, Oct. 28, 2026 (October 28, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2867?

Doyle Heffley (R, 122), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2867?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2867