Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2821: An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in subdivision and land development, providing for local option for high impact data centers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2821 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on October 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in subdivision and land development, providing for local option for high impact data centers. Primary sponsor: Joe Ciresi (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 2, 2026): Referred to Local Government.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ciresi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Lisa Borowski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
| Bud Cook | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Kyle Donahue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| Jamie Flick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Mark Gillen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Manny Guzman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 127 |
| Liz Hanbidge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Pat Harkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Milou Mackenzie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 131 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Ben Waxman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
“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 Local Government