Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2129: An Act amending Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in unconventional gas well fee, repealing provisions relating to expiration; imposing a natural gas tax; and imposing penalties.

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: Referred to Energy

Plain-language summary

HB 2129 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in unconventional gas well fee, repealing provisions relating to expiration; imposing a natural gas tax; and imposing penalties. Primary sponsor: Chris Pielli (Democratic). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Referred to Energy.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Chris Pielli (Democratic). 20 co-sponsors.