Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 712: An Act amending Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in development, further providing for definitions and for plugging requirements.

Passed one chamber Last action February 5, 2026: Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection

Plain-language summary

SB 712 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on May 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in development, further providing for definitions and for plugging requirements. Primary sponsor: Gene Yaw (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gene Yaw (Republican). 6 co-sponsors.