Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 501: An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, further providing for definitions; providing for force majeure; further providing for alternative energy portfolio standards, for portfolio requirements in other states, for health and safety standards and for interagency responsibilities; providing for zero emissions credits; and making editorial changes.

In committee Last action March 23, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Plain-language summary

HB 501 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on April 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, further providing for definitions; providing for force majeure; further providing for alternative energy portfolio standards, for portfolio requirements in other states, for health and safety standards and for interagency responsibilities; providing for zero emissions credits; and making editorial changes. Primary sponsor: Danielle Otten (Democratic). It lists 81 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Danielle Otten (Democratic). 81 co-sponsors.