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Every law Pennsylvania has passed
55,382 acts of the General Assembly, from William Penn’s first assembly in 1682 to 2026. Until 1874 much of the Assembly’s work was “special” legislation for a single person, company or town: a divorce, a road, a tavern license. That year’s constitution barred local and special laws on most subjects, and the yearly count fell; lately it is about 150.
Not yet complete · The state has not yet digitized its session laws act by act for most years between 1851 and 1949. We filled what we could from scans of the printed volumes: every year from 1851 to 1875 and most sessions from 1877 to 1907. A computer read those titles, so they can contain misspellings, and a few acts in each year were missed. Most years from 1909 to 1949 are still thin (marked below). Every other year is complete, from 1682 through 1850 and from 1950 to today.
2,472 laws of the 1980s
Constitution of 1968
Department of General Services - payment of rental charges to General State Authority
An Act making appropriations to the Department of General Services out of various funds for payment of rental charges to The General State Authority.
Appropriation Act 7A of 1987 · June 30, 1987 · SB 813 · Official record
Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs - operation
An Act making appropriations from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and from restricted revenue accounts within the General Fund to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in support of the professional licensure boards assigned thereto.
Appropriation Act 8A of 1987 · July 1, 1987 · HB 1286 · Official record
General Appropriation Act of 1987
An Act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and for the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 1987, to June 30, 1988, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1987; to provide appropriations from the Lottery Fund, the Pennsylvania Economic Revitalization Fund and the Energy Conservation and Assistance Fund to the Executive Department; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth and for the establishment of restricted receipts accounts for the fiscal year July 1, 1987, to June 30, 1988, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1987; itemizing appropriations required from the Motor License Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 1987, to June 30, 1988, for the proper operation of the several departments of the Commonwealth authorized to spend Motor License Fund moneys; and to further provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive Department and Judicial Department of the Commonwealth, the public debt and for the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 1986, to June 30, 1987, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1986.
Appropriation Act 9A of 1987 · July 3, 1987 · HB 209 · Official record
Department of Labor and Industry - administration of workmen's and occupational disease compensation laws
An Act making appropriations from the Workmen
Appropriation Act 10A of 1987 · July 3, 1987 · HB 1287 · Official record
Pennsylvania State University - instruction, operation, research, student aid, etc.
A Supplement to the act of April 1, 1863 (P. L. 213, No. 227), entitled "An act to accept the grant of Public Lands, by the United States, to the several states, for the endowment of Agricultural Colleges," making appropriations for carrying the same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of such appropriations; and providing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated.
Appropriation Act 11A of 1987 · July 3, 1987 · HB 1496 · Official record
University of Pittsburgh - instruction, operation, student aid, etc.
An Act amending the act of July 28, 1966 (3rd Sp. Sess., P. L. 87, No. 3), known as the "University of Pittsburgh-Commonwealth Act," making appropriations for carrying the same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of such appropriations; and providing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated.
Appropriation Act 12A of 1987 · July 3, 1987 · HB 1497 · Official record
Temple University - instruction, student aid, etc.
A Supplement to the act of November 30, 1965 (P. L. 843, No. 355), known as the "Temple University-Commonwealth Act," making appropriations for carrying the same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of such appropriations; and providing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated.
Appropriation Act 13A of 1987 · July 3, 1987 · HB 1498 · Official record
Lincoln University - student aid, etc.
A Supplement to the act of July 7, 1972 (P. L. 743, No. 176), known as the "Lincoln University-Commonwealth Act," making appropriations for carrying the same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of such appropriations; and providing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated.
Appropriation Act 14A of 1987 · July 3, 1987 · HB 1499 · Official record
University of Pennsylvania - instruction, etc.
An Act making appropriations to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.
Appropriation Act 15A of 1987 · July 3, 1987 · HB 1500 · Official record
Hahnemann University - instruction, student aid and maintenance
An Act making appropriations to the Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Appropriation Act 16A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1501 · Official record
Thomas Jefferson University - instruction, student aid, etc.
An Act making appropriations to the Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Appropriation Act 17A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1502 · Official record
Medical College of Pennsylvania - instruction, operation, student aid, etc.
An Act making appropriations to The Medical College of Pennsylvania, East Falls, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Appropriation Act 18A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1503 · Official record
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - instruction
An Act making an appropriation to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Appropriation Act 19A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1504 · Official record
Drexel University - instruction and student aid
An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Appropriation Act 20A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1505 · Official record
Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture - instruction and student aid
An Act making an appropriation to the Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture at Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
Appropriation Act 21A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1506 · Official record
Philadelphia Colleges of the Arts - instruction and student aid
An Act making an appropriation to the Philadelphia Colleges of the Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Appropriation Act 22A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1507 · Official record
Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science - instruction and student aid
An Act making an appropriation to the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science.
Appropriation Act 23A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1508 · Official record
Berean Training and Industrial School - operation, maintenance and debt service
An Act making appropriations to the Trustees of the Berean Training and Industrial School at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Appropriation Act 24A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1509 · Official record
Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural School - operation, maintenance, debts and special projects
An Act making appropriations to the Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural School, Downingtown, Pennsylvania.
Appropriation Act 25A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1510 · Official record
Johnson Technical Institute of Scranton - operation and maintenance
An Act making an appropriation to the Johnson Technical Institute of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Appropriation Act 26A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1511 · Official record
Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades - operation and maintenance
An Act making an appropriation to the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Appropriation Act 27A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1512 · Official record
Philadelphia College of Performing Arts - maintenance, operation and student aid
An Act making an appropriation to the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Appropriation Act 28A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1513 · Official record
Pennsylvania College of Optometry - instruction
An Act making an appropriation to the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Appropriation Act 29A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1514 · Official record
Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine - instruction
An Act making an appropriation to the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Appropriation Act 30A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1515 · Official record
Central Penn Oncology Group - operation
An Act making an appropriation to the Central Penn Oncology Group.
Appropriation Act 31A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1516 · Official record
Fox Chase Institute for Cancer Research - operation and maintenance
An Act making an appropriation to the Fox Chase Institute for Cancer Research, Philadelphia, for the operation and maintenance of the cancer research program.
Appropriation Act 32A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1517 · Official record
Wistar Institute-Research - operation, maintenance and research
An Act making an appropriation to the Wistar Institute-Research, Philadelphia.
Appropriation Act 33A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1518 · Official record
University of Pennsylvania - cardiovascular studies
An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania for cardiovascular studies.
Appropriation Act 34A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1519 · Official record
St. Francis Hospital - cardiovascular studies
An Act making an appropriation to St. Francis Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Appropriation Act 35A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1520 · Official record
St. Christopher's Hospital - treatment, maintenance and operation
An Act making appropriations to St. Christopher
Appropriation Act 36A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1521 · Official record
Lancaster Cleft Palate - treatment
An Act making an appropriation to the Lancaster Cleft Palate.
Appropriation Act 37A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1522 · Official record
Pittsburgh Cleft Palate - treatment
An Act making an appropriation to the Pittsburgh Cleft Palate.
Appropriation Act 38A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1523 · Official record
Jefferson Medical College and Hospital - Tay-Sachs disease program
An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of Jefferson Medical College and Hospital of Philadelphia for a comprehensive program relating to Tay-Sachs disease.
Appropriation Act 39A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1524 · Official record
Burn Foundation of Greater Delaware Valley - treatment
An Act making an appropriation to the Burn Foundation of Greater Delaware Valley.
Appropriation Act 40A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1525 · Official record
University of Pennsylvania - museum maintenance and purchases
An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania for the general maintenance and operation of the University of Pennsylvania Museum.
Appropriation Act 41A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1526 · Official record
Carnegie Museum of Natural History - maintenance and purchases
An Act making an appropriation to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History for maintenance and the purchase of apparatus, supplies and equipment.
Appropriation Act 42A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1527 · Official record
Franklin Institute Science Museum - maintenance
An Act making an appropriation to the Franklin Institute Science Museum.
Appropriation Act 43A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1528 · Official record
Academy of Natural Sciences - maintenance
An Act making an appropriation to the Academy of Natural Sciences.
Appropriation Act 44A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1529 · Official record
Buhl Science Center - operation
An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of the Buhl Science Center.
Appropriation Act 45A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1530 · Official record
Home for Crippled Children - operation
An Act making an appropriation to the Home for Crippled Children, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Appropriation Act 46A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1531 · Official record
Philadelphia Civic Center - maintenance and purchases
An Act making an appropriation to the Museum of the Philadelphia Civic Center for maintenance and the purchase of apparatus, supplies and equipment.
Appropriation Act 47A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1532 · Official record
Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum - operation, maintenance and purchases
An Act making an appropriation to the Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum for operating expenses.
Appropriation Act 48A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1533 · Official record
Everhart Museum - operation
An Act making an appropriation to the Everhart Museum in Scranton.
Appropriation Act 49A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1534 · Official record
Arsenal Family and Children's Center - operation
An Act making an appropriation to the Arsenal Family and Children
Appropriation Act 50A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1535 · Official record
University of Pittsburgh - maintenance and operation of Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of the University of Pittsburgh for the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.
Appropriation Act 51A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1536 · Official record
Beacon Lodge Camp - services to the blind
An Act making an appropriation to the Beacon Lodge Camp.
Appropriation Act 52A of 1987 · July 13, 1987 · HB 1537 · Official record
Uniform Parcel Identifier Law
An Act authorizing a county, with the written recommendation of its recorder of deeds or commissioner of records, by ordinance of its governing body, to establish a uniform parcel identifier system by providing for a depository agency of the county
Act 1 of 1988 · January 15, 1988 · SB 131 · Official record
Recorders of deeds - land referenced by uniform parcel identifier
An Act amending the act of March 18, 1875 (P. L. 32, No. 36), entitled "An act requiring recorders of deeds to prepare and keep in their respective offices general, direct and ad sectum indexes of deeds and mortgages recorded therein, prescribing the duty of said recorders and declaring that the entries in said general indexes shall be notice to all persons," prescribing entries of uniform parcel identifiers to be made by recorders of deeds in certain counties in the indexes for deeds and indexes for mortgages; and making a repeal.
Act 2 of 1988 · January 15, 1988 · SB 132 · Official record
Deeds and mortgages - land referenced by uniform parcel identifier
An Act amending the act of April 1, 1909 (P. L. 91, No. 53), entitled "An act relating to deeds for conveying or releasing lands, construing words and phrases used therein, and prescribing a form of deed and acknowledgment which may be used for conveying or releasing lands," providing for the description of land conveyed or released in a deed or other instrument by the use of the county tax parcel number of the land.
Act 3 of 1988 · January 15, 1988 · SB 133 · Official record
Recorders of deeds - land referenced by uniform parcel identifier
An Act amending the act of April 22, 1929 (P. L. 620, No. 258), entitled "An act directing the recorder of deeds of each county of the Commonwealth to refuse for record all deeds or other transfers of real estate, or interest in real estate, unless a certificate is attached to said instruments giving the precise residence of the grantee or grantees named therein;....," requiring the uniform parcel identifier to be included or endorsed on such deeds or other transfers of real estate, or interest in real estate in certain counties.
Act 4 of 1988 · January 15, 1988 · SB 134 · Official record
Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Chester County
An Act authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to convey to Chester County a tract of land situate in Newlin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Act 5 of 1988 · January 15, 1988 · SB 1073 · Official record
Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority Act - reestablishment of authority and organization of board
An Act amending the act of July 22, 1974 (P. L. 598, No. 206), entitled "Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority Act," providing for designees for legislative members; providing for removal from membership on the board; and reestablishing the agency.
Act 6 of 1988 · January 15, 1988 · SB 1082 · Official record
Domestic Relations (23 Pa.C.S.) - intermediary reports in adoption
An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for intermediary reports in adoption.
Act 7 of 1988 · January 15, 1988 · HB 836 · Official record
First Class Township Code - expenses of delegates to meetings
An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P. L. 1206, No. 331), entitled "The First Class Township Code," further providing for expenses of delegates and officers who attend certain meetings.
Act 8 of 1988 · January 28, 1988 · SB 562 · Official record
Second Class Township Code - expenses of delegates to meetings
An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), entitled "The Second Class Township Code," further providing for expenses of delegates who attend certain meetings.
Act 9 of 1988 · January 28, 1988 · SB 563 · Official record
Borough Code - expenses of delegates and mayors to meetings
An Act amending the act of February 1, 1966 (1965 P. L. 1656, No. 581), entitled "The Borough Code," further providing for expenses of delegates and mayors incurred in attending meetings and conventions.
Act 10 of 1988 · January 28, 1988 · SB 564 · Official record
Private Academic Schools Act
An Act defining and providing for the licensing and regulation of private academic schools; reestablishing the State Board of Private Academic Schools; imposing penalties; and making repeals.
Act 11 of 1988 · January 28, 1988 · SB 1068 · Official record
Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Act
An Act providing for low-level radioactive waste disposal; further providing for powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Resources and the Environmental Quality Board; providing for siting of low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities and for the licensing of operators thereof; establishing certain funds and accounts for the benefit of host municipalities and the general public; establishing the Low-Level Waste Advisory Committee and providing for its powers and duties; providing for membership on the Appalachian States Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission; requiring certain financial assurances; providing enforcement procedures; providing penalties; making repeals; and making appropriations.
Act 12 of 1988 · February 9, 1988 · SB 948 · Official record
Divorce Code - omnibus amendments
An Act amending the act of April 2, 1980 (P. L. 63, No. 26), entitled "Divorce Code," further providing for grounds for divorce, enforcement of foreign decrees, procedure, jurisdiction, marital property, relief and alimony; providing for agreements between parties; making editorial changes; and making a repeal.
Act 13 of 1988 · February 12, 1988 · SB 409 · Official record
Bingo Law - operation and conducting of bingo
An Act amending the act of July 10, 1981 (P. L. 214, No. 67), known as the "Bingo Law," further providing for the operation and conducting of bingo.
Act 14 of 1988 · February 12, 1988 · HB 446 · Official record
Goods and Services Installment Sales Act - providing for rates, service charges, fees and contracts and requiring plain language
An Act amending the act of October 28, 1966 (1st Sp. Sess., P. L. 55, No. 7), entitled "Goods and Services Installment Sales Act," further providing for rates, service charges, fees and contracts; requiring plain language; and making repeals.
Act 15 of 1988 · February 26, 1988 · SB 167 · Official record
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Act
An Act providing for the establishment, implementation and administration of the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority; imposing powers and duties on a board of trustees; transferring the rights, powers, duties and obligations of the Water Facilities Loan Board to the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority; providing for the issuance of notes and bonds; providing for financial assistance and for a comprehensive water facilities plan; authorizing a referendum to incur indebtedness; making an appropriation; and making repeals.
Act 16 of 1988 · March 1, 1988 · HB 1100 · Official record
Schuylkill Scenic River Act - additional waterways
An Act amending the act of November 26, 1978 (P. L. 1415, No. 333), known as the "Schuylkill Scenic River Act," extending the designation to an additional portion of the Schuylkill River and to two of its tributaries.
Act 17 of 1988 · March 2, 1988 · HB 482 · Official record
Borough Code - increasing fine for ordinance violations
An Act amending the act of February 1, 1966 (1965 P. L. 1656, No. 581), known as "The Borough Code," increasing the penalty for ordinance violations.
Act 18 of 1988 · March 2, 1988 · HB 829 · Official record
First Class Township Code - increasing fine for ordinance violations
An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P. L. 1206, No. 331), known as "The First Class Township Code," increasing fines for violation of ordinances.
Act 19 of 1988 · March 2, 1988 · HB 830 · Official record
Second Class Township Code - increasing fine for ordinance violations
An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), known as "The Second Class Township Code," increasing ordinance violation fines.
Act 20 of 1988 · March 2, 1988 · HB 831 · Official record
County Code - increasing fine for ordinance violations
An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P. L. 323, No. 130), known as "The County Code," increasing penalties for violations of ordinances.
Act 21 of 1988 · March 2, 1988 · HB 832 · Official record
Coroners' Education Board - creation, powers and duties
An Act creating the Coroners
Act 22 of 1988 · March 2, 1988 · SB 275 · Official record
Highway-Railroad and Highway Bridge Capital Budget Act for 1982-1983 - omnibus amendments
An Act amending the act of December 8, 1982 (P. L. 848, No. 235), entitled "Highway-Railroad and Highway Bridge Capital Budget Act for 1982-1983," further providing for or adding projects in Allegheny County, Beaver County, Bedford County, Berks County, Blair County, Bradford County, Bucks County, Butler County, Cambria County, Cameron County, Centre County, Chester County, Clearfield County, Crawford County, Cumberland County, Dauphin County, Delaware County, Elk County, Erie County, Forest County, Franklin County, Fulton County, Greene County, Huntingdon County, Indiana County, Jefferson County, Lackawanna County, Lancaster County, Lawrence County, Lebanon County, Lehigh County, Luzerne County, Lycoming County, McKean County, Mercer County, Mifflin County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Northampton County, Northumberland County, Perry County, Philadelphia County, Pike County, Potter County, Schuylkill County, Snyder County, Somerset County, Susquehanna County, Tioga County, Venango County, Warren County, Washington County, Wayne County, Westmoreland County and Wyoming County; and making mathematical corrections.
Act 23 of 1988 · March 2, 1988 · SB 515 · Official record
Philadelphia Municipal Court Fee Law - adding or changing fees
An Act amending the act of December 5, 1980 (P. L. 1107, No. 190), entitled "An act fixing the fees to be received by the Philadelphia Municipal Court in civil actions," further providing for fees.
Act 24 of 1988 · March 2, 1988 · SB 645 · Official record
Names (54 Pa.C.S.) - amending definition of organization to include Pennsylvania State Police
An Act amending Title 54 (Names) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding the Pennsylvania State Police to the definition of "organization."
Act 25 of 1988 · March 2, 1988 · SB 1066 · Official record
Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - adoption of sentencing guidelines
An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, making revisions to the provisions regarding the Pennsylvania sentencing guidelines.
Act 26 of 1988 · March 22, 1988 · SB 1130 · Official record
Business Corporation Law - option and conversion rights and shareholders' rights
An Act amending the act of May 5, 1933 (P. L. 364, No. 106), known as the "Business Corporation Law," providing for option and conversion rights; and further providing for the rights of shareholders.
Act 27 of 1988 · March 23, 1988 · HB 2031 · Official record
First Class Township Code - penalty for destroying or damaging signs
An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P. L. 1206, No. 331), known as "The First Class Township Code," further providing for the penalty for destroying or damaging certain signs.
Act 28 of 1988 · March 25, 1988 · HB 95 · Official record
Third Class City Code - penalty for destroying or damaging signs
An Act amending the act of June 23, 1931 (P. L. 932, No. 317), known as "The Third Class City Code," further providing for the penalties for destroying or damaging certain signs.
Act 29 of 1988 · March 25, 1988 · HB 96 · Official record
Second Class Township Code - penalty for destroying or damaging signs
An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), known as "The Second Class Township Code," further providing for the penalty for destroying, removing, injuring or defacing signs.
Act 30 of 1988 · March 25, 1988 · HB 272 · Official record
Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - prisoner litigation, alcohol offenses, drug trafficking, scattering rubbish, abortions and false reports
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the rights of a District Attorney in litigation involving prisoners; further providing for offenses relating to alcohol; providing for drug trafficking to minors; further providing for scattering rubbish; regulating matters relating to the performance and funding of abortions, the protection of women who undergo abortion, and the protection of children subject to abortion; revising the penalties for false reports to law enforcement authorities; making an editorial change; and making repeals.
Act 31 of 1988 · March 25, 1988 · HB 668 · Official record
Third Class City Code - contracts and purchases
An Act amending the act of June 23, 1931 (P. L. 932, No. 317), known as "The Third Class City Code," further providing for the power to make contracts and for regulations concerning contracts.
Act 32 of 1988 · March 25, 1988 · HB 1271 · Official record
Second Class County Code - contracts and purchases
An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P. L. 723, No. 230), known as the "Second Class County Code," further providing for contracts and purchases.
Act 33 of 1988 · March 25, 1988 · HB 1342 · Official record
Second Class County Port Authority Act - contracts and purchases
An Act amending the act of April 6, 1956 (1955 P. L. 1414, No. 465), known as the "Second Class County Port Authority Act," further providing for the awarding of contracts and making of purchases.
Act 34 of 1988 · March 25, 1988 · HB 1347 · Official record
Domestic Relations (23 Pa.C.S.) - support matters
An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for administration of support matters; providing for notice concerning judgments by operation of law; further providing for expedited procedure and for the duty to report; providing for arrears as judgments; and providing a penalty.
Act 35 of 1988 · March 25, 1988 · HB 1454 · Official record
First Class Township Code - appropriations for drug and alcohol abuse and observances and celebrations
An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P. L. 1206, No. 331), known as "The First Class Township Code," removing limits on appropriations for observances and celebrations; and providing for limited annual appropriations for support of drug and alcohol abuse programs.
Act 36 of 1988 · March 30, 1988 · HB 179 · Official record
Public Utilities (66 Pa.C.S.) - regulation of telephone companies that provide recorded message calls
An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the regulation of telephone companies that provide recorded message calls.
Act 37 of 1988 · March 30, 1988 · HB 429 · Official record
Information Technology Education Act - extending expiration date
An Act amending the act of July 9, 1984 (P. L. 676, No. 145), known as the "Information Technology Education Act," extending the operation of the act.
Act 38 of 1988 · March 30, 1988 · HB 783 · Official record
Urban Redevelopment Law - acquisition of blighted property and financing the purchase
An Act amending the act of May 24, 1945 (P. L. 991, No. 385), known as the "Urban Redevelopment Law," further providing for the acquisition of blighted property by redevelopment authorities for certain uses and the means of financing the purchase of property.
Act 39 of 1988 · March 30, 1988 · HB 931 · Official record
Borough Code - decrease in number of councilmen and appropriations
An Act amending the act of February 1, 1966 (1965 P. L. 1656, No. 581), known as "The Borough Code," further providing for a decrease in the number of councilmen and for appropriations; and making an editorial change.
Act 40 of 1988 · March 30, 1988 · HB 1099 · Official record
Second Class Township Code - supervisors' compensation and insurance purchases
An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), known as "The Second Class Township Code," further providing for the compensation of supervisors and for the purchase of insurance; and making editorial changes.
Act 41 of 1988 · March 30, 1988 · HB 1577 · Official record
LeTort Spring Run Scenic River Act
An Act designating LeTort Spring Run as a component of the Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers System in accordance with the Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Act; providing for cooperation and coordination in its protection and use and for the responsibilities of its management.
Act 42 of 1988 · March 30, 1988 · HB 1682 · Official record
Public School Code of 1949 - continuing professional development, use of State School Fund and reestablishment, powers and duties of State Board of Education
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), known as the "Public School Code of 1949," changing the date for plan submission on continuing professional development; reestablishing the State Board of Education; further providing for its membership, powers and duties; further providing for the State School Fund; and making repeals.
Act 43 of 1988 · March 30, 1988 · HB 1735 · Official record
Administrative Code of 1929 - Department of Transportation bridge inspection powers, liquid fuel tax allocation deductions and domestic violence and rape crisis programs
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), known as "The Administrative Code of 1929," imposing additional powers and duties on the Department of Transportation relating to the inspection of certain bridges without regard to ownership and directing the Department of Revenue to make certain deductions from county liquid fuel tax allocations; and reenacting, amending and adding provisions relating to domestic violence and rape crisis programs.
Act 44 of 1988 · March 30, 1988 · HB 2061 · Official record
Building regulations - driveway permits
An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P. L. 919, No. 170), entitled "An act providing for the approval or disapproval of applications for a permit relating to the construction or maintenance of improvements to real estate," further providing for driveway permits.
Act 45 of 1988 · March 30, 1988 · SB 403 · Official record
Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code - driveway permits
An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P. L. 805, No. 247), entitled, as amended, "Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code," further providing for driveway permits.
Act 46 of 1988 · March 30, 1988 · SB 404 · Official record
Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments
An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for substitute bail commissioners and for mandatory sentencing for offenses committed while impersonating a law enforcement officer; precluding actions for wrongful birth and wrongful life; precluding a defense against claims for injuries sustained in utero; providing for the dismissal of certain criminal charges; and further providing for postconviction relief.
Act 47 of 1988 · April 13, 1988 · SB 646 · Official record
Workers' Compensation Security Fund Act - extending act to certain insurers
An Act amending the act of July 1, 1937 (P. L. 2532, No. 470), entitled "Workmen
Act 48 of 1988 · April 13, 1988 · SB 1143 · Official record
Parker-Wescott Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge - designation
An Act designating a certain bridge in the Borough of Clarks Summit, Lackawanna County, as the Parker-Wescott Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Act 49 of 1988 · April 13, 1988 · HB 811 · Official record
Freedom Bridge - designation
An Act designating the bridge on Route 21 over Ten Mile Creek in Franklin Township, Greene County, as the Freedom Bridge.
Act 50 of 1988 · April 13, 1988 · HB 855 · Official record
Veterans Memorial Road - designation
An Act designating a section of Traffic Route 63 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, as the Veterans Memorial Road.
Act 51 of 1988 · April 13, 1988 · HB 1128 · Official record
Game and Wildlife Code (34 Pa.C.S.) - prohibiting certain arrow devices and cooperation after lawfully killing big game
An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further prohibiting the use of certain devices to release two or more arrows; and further providing for cooperation after lawfully killing big game.
Act 52 of 1988 · April 13, 1988 · HB 1258 · Official record
Thomas Gibson Bridge - designation
An Act designating a certain bridge on State Road in Bucks County as the Thomas Gibson Bridge.
Act 53 of 1988 · April 13, 1988 · HB 1449 · Official record
Frank D. O'Reilly, Jr., Highway - designation
An Act designating a section of Route 220 in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, as the Frank D. O
Act 54 of 1988 · April 13, 1988 · HB 2002 · Official record
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Constitution of 17761776–1789
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1682–1801: the Statutes at Large of Pennsylvania. 1802–1974: the Pamphlet Laws (Laws of the General Assembly). Both from the scans published by the Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau, which link to each original page. 1975 onward: the General Assembly’s own record of legislation enacted, which adds approval dates and bill numbers. Years the Bureau hasn’t indexed act by act come from the annual Laws of the General Assembly as scanned by the Internet Archive and Google Books: we split each volume into acts by their approval lines, and each one links to its scanned page. Before 1975 each year’s appropriation acts were scanned as one bundle, so they aren’t listed one by one. Proposed constitutional amendments, vetoed bills and reorganization plans are left out. Subject lines are the Bureau’s and the General Assembly’s, not the laws’ full titles.