Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1138: An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adopting Uniform Acts: in short title and definitions, further providing for definitions; in wills, further providing for validity of execution and for revocation of a will; providing for electronic wills; in dispositions independent of letters, family exemption, probate of wills and grant of letters, further providing for self-proved wills; providing for uniform electronic estate planning documents; and making conforming changes.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1138 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adopting Uniform Acts: in short title and definitions, further providing for definitions; in wills, further providing for validity of execution and for revocation of a will; providing for electronic wills; in dispositions independent of letters, family exemption, probate of wills and grant of letters, further providing for self-proved wills; providing for uniform electronic estate planning documents; and making conforming changes. Primary sponsor: Lisa Baker (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 9, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Camera Bartolotta | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Amanda Cappelletti | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Art Haywood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Greg Rothman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Judy Schwank | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Pat Stefano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Elder Vogel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Judy Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
“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