Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1147: An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in exemptions, applicability and penalties, providing for residential building construction defect remedies.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1147 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on April 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in exemptions, applicability and penalties, providing for residential building construction defect remedies. Primary sponsor: Joe Hohenstein (Democratic). It lists 23 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): Referred to Housing & Community Development.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 24
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Hohenstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Lisa Borowski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
| Tim Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Missy Cerrato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 151 |
| Kyle Donahue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| Bob Freeman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 136 |
| Pat Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 173 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Nancy Guenst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 152 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Mary Isaacson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 175 |
| Malcolm Kenyatta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 181 |
| Maureen Madden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Steve Malagari | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| La'Tasha Mayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Ed Neilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Darisha Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 198 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Jim Prokopiak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 140 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Joe Webster | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 150 |
| Dan Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Housing & Community Development