Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2498: An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for review of updated sections and adoption of updated sections into Uniform Construction Code and providing for pause of review of 2024 ICC codes, review of existing codes and creation of alternative economic standards to reduce construction costs and for resumption of 2027 and successor ICC code review; and, in Uniform Construction Code, further providing for revised or successor codes.

In committee Last action May 8, 2026: Referred to Housing & Community Development

Plain-language summary

HB 2498 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on May 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for review of updated sections and adoption of updated sections into Uniform Construction Code and providing for pause of review of 2024 ICC codes, review of existing codes and creation of alternative economic standards to reduce construction costs and for resumption of 2027 and successor ICC code review; and, in Uniform Construction Code, further providing for revised or successor codes. Primary sponsor: Doyle Heffley (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2026): Referred to Housing & Community Development.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Doyle Heffley (Republican). 5 co-sponsors.