Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1291: An Act amending Title 45 (Legal Notices) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in legal advertising, further providing for level of advertising rates, for effect of failure to advertise when required and for no unauthorized advertisements to be published and providing for publication in newspapers of general circulation; and making editorial changes.

In committee Last action June 2, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Plain-language summary

HB 1291 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on April 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 45 (Legal Notices) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in legal advertising, further providing for level of advertising rates, for effect of failure to advertise when required and for no unauthorized advertisements to be published and providing for publication in newspapers of general circulation; and making editorial changes. Primary sponsor: Bob Freeman (Democratic). It lists 25 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2026): Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bob Freeman (Democratic). 25 co-sponsors.