Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1279: An Act providing for issuance of housing construction permits by executive agencies, for designation of Commonwealth Housing Regulatory Compliance Officer and for timelines for permits related to housing construction; and imposing duties on the Office of Transformation and Opportunity.

Passed one chamber Last action June 3, 2026: Referred to Housing & Community Development

Plain-language summary

SB 1279 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for issuance of housing construction permits by executive agencies, for designation of Commonwealth Housing Regulatory Compliance Officer and for timelines for permits related to housing construction; and imposing duties on the Office of Transformation and Opportunity. Primary sponsor: Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2026): Referred to Housing & Community Development.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.