Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 491: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in alternative form of regulation of telecommunications services, further providing for network modernization plans and for additional powers and duties of commission.

In committee Last action February 4, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

Plain-language summary

SB 491 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on March 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in alternative form of regulation of telecommunications services, further providing for network modernization plans and for additional powers and duties of commission. Primary sponsor: Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican). 7 co-sponsors.