Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2172: An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in dispositions independent of letters, family exemption, probate of wills and grant of letters, providing for small estate primary residence affidavit.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2172 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in dispositions independent of letters, family exemption, probate of wills and grant of letters, providing for small estate primary residence affidavit. Primary sponsor: Greg Scott (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Aerion Abney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Sean Dougherty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 172 |
| Pat Harkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| La'Tasha Mayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Ed Neilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Danielle Otten | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 155 |
| Lindsay Powell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| 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 Judiciary