Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1131: An Act providing for geothermal energy development; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; promulgating regulations; establishing the Geothermal Energy Development Fund; and imposing penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1131 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for geothermal energy development; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; promulgating regulations; establishing the Geothermal Energy Development Fund; and imposing penalties. Primary sponsor: Nick Pisciottano (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 9, 2026): Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pisciottano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Amanda Cappelletti | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Tim Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Nick Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Nikil Saval | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Tina Tartaglione | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Elder Vogel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
“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 Environmental Resources & Energy