Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1203: 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
SB 1203 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on March 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: James Malone (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Malone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Vincent Hughes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Steve Santarsiero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“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