Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1131: An Act providing for geothermal energy development; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; promulgating regulations; establishing the Geothermal Energy Development Fund; and imposing penalties.

In committee Last action January 9, 2026: Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy

Plain-language summary

SB 1131 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for geothermal energy development; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; promulgating regulations; establishing the Geothermal Energy Development Fund; and imposing penalties. Primary sponsor: Nick Pisciottano (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 9, 2026): Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Nick Pisciottano (Democratic). 9 co-sponsors.