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SB972

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In corporate powers, further providing for care of memorials.

PA · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Last action 12 Jul 2026

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Progress

Introduced
In committee
Passed Senate
Passed House
Governor's desk

Introduced In committee Passed Senate Passed House Governor's desk

Key takeaways

Amends The Second Class Township Code concerning municipal powers related to the maintenance and care of memorials.
Passed the Senate 47-0 in December 2025 and the House 202-0 in July 2026.
Enacted into law as Act No. 25 of 2026 upon approval by the Governor on July 12, 2026.

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Pennsylvania Enacts Law Updating Second Class Township Care of Memorials

Senate Bill 972 amends The Second Class Township Code to update municipal corporate powers regarding the care of memorials. The legislation passed both the Senate and House with unanimous support. It was signed into law by the Governor on July 12, 2026, becoming Act No. 25 of 2026.

Amends The Second Class Township Code concerning municipal powers related to the maintenance and care of memorials.
Passed the Senate 47-0 in December 2025 and the House 202-0 in July 2026.
Enacted into law as Act No. 25 of 2026 upon approval by the Governor on July 12, 2026.

Government

Low impact

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Political leaning

Bipartisan

from sponsors

Support

Above average

12 of 51 members, against a typical 9 for this chamber.

Committees

Local Government 15 Aug

Appropriations 8 Oct