Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1216: An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for residential rental application fees.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing

Plain-language summary

SB 1216 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on March 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for residential rental application fees. Primary sponsor: Judy Schwank (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Judy Schwank (Democratic). 13 co-sponsors.