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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
Hahnemann University - instruction and maintenance
An Act making appropriations to the Hahnemann University, Philadelphia.
Appropriation Act 62A of 1988 · October 14, 1988 · HB 2375 · 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.
Appropriation Act 63A of 1988 · October 14, 1988 · HB 2380 · Official record
University of the Arts - instruction and student aid
An Act making an appropriation to The University of the Arts, Philadelphia.
Appropriation Act 64A of 1988 · October 14, 1988 · HB 2381 · 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.
Appropriation Act 65A of 1988 · October 14, 1988 · HB 2386 · Official record
Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine - instruction
An Act making an appropriation to the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia.
Appropriation Act 66A of 1988 · October 14, 1988 · HB 2388 · 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 67A of 1988 · October 14, 1988 · HB 2390 · Official record
Burn Foundation of Greater Delaware Valley - outpatient and inpatient treatment
An Act making an appropriation to the Burn Foundation of Greater Delaware Valley.
Appropriation Act 68A of 1988 · October 14, 1988 · HB 2398 · Official record
Department of Commerce - Sunny Day Fund
An Act appropriating money from the Sunny Day Fund to the Department of Commerce for various projects throughout this Commonwealth for fiscal year 1988-1989.
Appropriation Act 69A of 1988 · December 17, 1988 · SB 1640 · Official record
Auditor General, State Treasurer, Department of Commerce, Department of Community Affairs - transition expenses, music theater festival, and local drug enforcement and control programs
An Act making appropriations to the Auditor General and the State Treasurer for transition expenses of the Attorney General, the State Treasurer and the Auditor General; making an appropriation to the Department of Commerce from the General Fund for a music theater festival in southeastern Pennsylvania for the fiscal year July 1, 1988, to June 30, 1989; and making an appropriation to the Department of Community Affairs for support of local drug enforcement and control programs.
Appropriation Act 70A of 1988 · December 21, 1988 · HB 2412 · Official record
Election Code - number of signers and filing fee for nomination petition for district council candidates in second class city and voting assistance
An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), known as the "Pennsylvania Election Code," providing for the number of signers for the nomination petition for the office of district council member in a city of the second class and providing for the fee for filing the petition; and further providing for assistance in voting.
Act 1 of 1989 · February 13, 1989 · HB 67 · Official record
Eminent Domain Code - moving and related expenses of displaced persons, replacement housing and regulations
An Act amending the act of June 22, 1964 (Sp. Sess., P. L. 84, No. 6), known as the "Eminent Domain Code," further providing for the definition of "displaced person," for moving and related expenses of displaced persons, for replacement housing and for issuance of regulations.
Act 2 of 1989 · April 4, 1989 · HB 254 · Official record
Public Utility Code (66 Pa.C.S.) - requiring Public Utility Commission to make recordings available or release documents
An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, requiring the commission to make certain recordings available and to release certain documents.
Act 3 of 1989 · April 21, 1989 · HB 6 · Official record
Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.) - limiting, changing and funding catastrophic loss benefits
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, requiring certain insurers to provide for extraordinary medical benefits; providing for limits, for transition of catastrophic loss benefits and for funding of benefits; and making repeals.
Act 4 of 1989 · April 26, 1989 · SB 109 · Official record
Liquor Code - sale of beer in third class city stadiums and arenas
An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P. L. 90, No. 21), known as the "Liquor Code," further providing for stadium or arena permits.
Act 5 of 1989 · May 4, 1989 · HB 49 · Official record
Anthony J. Cimini Dam - designation
An Act designating the dam on the Susquehanna River at Williamsport as the Anthony J. Cimini Dam.
Act 6 of 1989 · June 16, 1989 · HB 50 · Official record
Lower Brandywine Scenic Rivers Act
An Act designating the Lower Brandywine in Chester and Delaware Counties as a component of the Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers System; requiring cooperation and coordination by State agencies in implementing the purposes of the Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Act; limiting liability; and authorizing the expenditure of moneys to further the purposes of this act.
Act 7 of 1989 · June 16, 1989 · SB 578 · Official record
Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.) - providing for restoration of operating privilege
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for restoration of operating privilege.
Act 8 of 1989 · June 16, 1989 · SB 681 · Official record
Public Official and Employee Ethics Law - reestablishment and organization of State Ethics Commission, statements of financial interests, etc.
An Act reenacting and amending the act of October 4, 1978 (P. L. 883, No. 170), referred to as the "Public Official and Employee Ethics Law," adding definitions; further providing for the membership, powers and duties of the State Ethics Commission and for persons who must file statements of financial interests; reestablishing the State Ethics Commission; and making an appropriation.
Act 9 of 1989 · June 26, 1989 · HB 75 · Official record
Civil Service Act - reestablishment and organization of Civil Service Commission, political activity, etc.
An Act amending the act of August 5, 1941 (P. L. 752, No. 286), known as the "Civil Service Act," reestablishing the State Civil Service Commission; further providing for the civil service system; further providing for political activity; making editorial changes; and making a repeal.
Act 10 of 1989 · June 26, 1989 · HB 162 · Official record
Board and Commission Compensation Law - salaries of Unemployment Compensation Board of Review
An Act amending the act of September 2, 1961 (P. L. 1177, No. 525), entitled "Board and Commission Compensation Law," removing from the act the salaries of the Chairman and members of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review; and making a repeal.
Act 11 of 1989 · June 28, 1989 · SB 872 · Official record
Holman Lake - designation
An Act designating the lake at Little Buffalo State Park, Perry County, as Holman Lake.
Act 12 of 1989 · June 29, 1989 · HB 210 · Official record
Liquid Fuels Tax Act - acceptable security in lieu of surety bonds
An Act amending the act of May 21, 1931 (P. L. 149, No. 105), known as "The Liquid Fuels Tax Act," further providing for acceptable security in lieu of surety bonds.
Act 13 of 1989 · June 29, 1989 · HB 338 · Official record
Tourist Promotion Law - eligible costs, regional tourist promotion agency and grants
An Act amending the act of April 28, 1961 (P. L. 111, No. 50), known as the "Tourist Promotion Law," further defining "eligible costs" and "regional tourist promotion agency"; and further providing for grants.
Act 14 of 1989 · June 29, 1989 · HB 506 · Official record
Project 500 lands - release and imposition of restrictions on Montgomery County lands
An Act authorizing the release of Project 500 restrictions imposed on certain land owned by the Township of Upper Dublin, Montgomery County in return for the imposition of Project 500 restrictions on certain other land owned by the Township of Upper Dublin, Montgomery County.
Act 15 of 1989 · June 29, 1989 · HB 514 · Official record
Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - spousal privilege in evidence
An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for spousal privilege in evidence.
Act 16 of 1989 · June 29, 1989 · HB 570 · Official record
Lithuanian Independence Day - designation
An Act designating February 16 of each year as "Lithuanian Independence Day."
Act 17 of 1989 · June 29, 1989 · HB 571 · Official record
Library Code - equalization aid to libraries
An Act amending the act of June 14, 1961 (P. L. 324, No. 188), entitled "The Library Code," further regulating equalization aid to libraries.
Act 18 of 1989 · June 30, 1989 · SB 842 · Official record
Regulatory Review Act - reestablishment and organization of Independent Regulatory Review Commission, regulatory review procedure, etc.
An Act reenacting and amending the act of June 25, 1982 (P. L. 633, No. 181), entitled, as reenacted and amended, "Regulatory Review Act," further providing for the membership of the Independent Regulatory Review Commission and for the procedure for regulatory review; changing the termination date for the commission; and making repeals.
Act 19 of 1989 · June 30, 1989 · SB 1093 · Official record
Fiscal Code - requiring Board of Finance and Review to issue written opinions to accompany its decisions and providing for shares tax appeals
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 343, No. 176), known as "The Fiscal Code," requiring the Board of Finance and Revenue to issue written opinions to accompany its decisions; and providing for shares tax appeals.
Act 20 of 1989 · July 1, 1989 · HB 31 · Official record
Tax Reform Code of 1971 - bank shares tax, title insurance and trust companies shares tax, realty transfer tax, mutual thrift institution tax, etc.
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), known as the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," providing for imposition of the bank shares tax; ascertaining values; requiring reports; imposing an alternative bank share tax; imposing the title insurance and trust companies shares tax; ascertaining values; imposing an alternative title insurance and trust companies shares tax; excluding certain transactions from the realty transfer tax; delaying the reduction of mutual thrift institution tax; and making repeals.
Act 21 of 1989 · July 1, 1989 · HB 285 · Official record
Unemployment Compensation Law - appropriation of certain interest fund moneys
An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp. Sess., 1937 P. L. 2897, No. 1), known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law," making an appropriation of certain interest fund moneys.
Act 22 of 1989 · July 1, 1989 · HB 1020 · Official record
Tax Reform Code of 1971 - employment incentive payments and new bank tax credits
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), known as the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," further providing for employment incentive payments; imposing new bank tax credits; providing for limitations and procedures; and requiring reports and evaluations.
Act 23 of 1989 · July 1, 1989 · HB 1373 · Official record
Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.) - Catastrophic Loss Benefits Continuation Fund and oversize vehicle permits
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, creating the Catastrophic Loss Benefits Continuation Fund for payment of certain catastrophic loss benefits; providing for surcharges for certain offenses to provide moneys for the fund; and further providing for conditions of permits.
Act 24 of 1989 · July 1, 1989 · SB 274 · Official record
Pennsylvania Conservation Corps Act - omnibus amendments and expiration of law
An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 561, No. 112), known as the "Pennsylvania Conservation Corps Act," further providing for educational opportunities, ability assessments, and terms of employment for corpsmembers; for the wages of corpsmembers and crewleaders; for corpsmember exchanges, annual reports, coordination with Job Training Partnership Act, and local conservation corps incubators; for program funding; and for the expiration of the act.
Act 25 of 1989 · July 1, 1989 · HB 22 · Official record
Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act - omnibus amendments and reestablishing certification board
An Act amending the act of January 24, 1966 (1965 P. L. 1535, No. 537), known as the "Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act," further providing for the Advisory Committee; further providing for the approval of certain plans, for permits, for the powers and duties of local agencies, the certification board, the Environmental Quality Board and the department; and reestablishing the State Board for Certification of Sewage Enforcement Officers pursuant to the Sunset Act.
Act 26 of 1989 · July 1, 1989 · HB 52 · Official record
Pennsylvania College of Technology Act
An Act recognizing the Pennsylvania College of Technology as an affiliate of The Pennsylvania State University; granting to the Pennsylvania College of Technology the benefits and obligations of the status of The Pennsylvania State University as a State-related university and an instrumentality of the Commonwealth; providing for the powers, duties, rights and obligations of the college; and providing for the college to assume the functions of The Williamsport Area Community College.
Act 27 of 1989 · July 1, 1989 · HB 1086 · Official record
Athletic Code
An Act reestablishing the State Athletic Commission; providing for an Executive Director and a Medical Advisory Board; permitting and regulating boxing contests and exhibitions; requiring licenses and permits; providing for the granting, suspension and revocation of licenses and permits issued by the State Athletic Commission; preserving the rights of existing licensees and permittees; prescribing penalties, fines, forfeitures and misdemeanors; requiring bonds and insurance; providing for rules and regulations; imposing a tax on certain receipts; establishing a restricted revenue account for receipts; and making an appropriation.
Act 28 of 1989 · July 1, 1989 · HB 1197 · Official record
Professional Wrestling Act
An Act providing for the licensing of promoters of professional wrestling exhibitions; imposing a tax on certain receipts; requiring the posting of performance bonds; and providing penalties.
Act 29 of 1989 · July 1, 1989 · HB 1198 · Official record
Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.) - increased fines for moving violations committed in construction and maintenance areas
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for increased fines for moving violations committed in construction and maintenance areas.
Act 30 of 1989 · July 5, 1989 · SB 400 · Official record
Phosphate Detergent Act
An Act prohibiting the sale, manufacture, distribution or use of certain cleaning agents containing phosphates; conferring powers and duties on the Environmental Quality Board and the Department of Environmental Resources; and providing penalties.
Act 31 of 1989 · July 5, 1989 · HB 168 · Official record
Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act
An Act providing for the regulation of storage tanks and tank facilities; imposing additional powers and duties on the Department of Environmental Resources and the Environmental Quality Board; and making an appropriation.
Act 32 of 1989 · July 6, 1989 · SB 280 · Official record
Plumbing System Lead Ban and Notification Act
An Act banning the sale and use of certain leaded materials in plumbing systems; requiring water suppliers to provide public notification relating to lead contamination in drinking water and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Environmental Resources in relation thereto; and providing penalties.
Act 33 of 1989 · July 6, 1989 · SB 283 · Official record
Great Lakes Protection Fund Act
An Act authorizing the Commonwealth to participate in the Great Lakes Protection Fund.
Act 34 of 1989 · July 6, 1989 · HB 1529 · Official record
Family Preservation Act
An Act providing for the establishment of a Family Preservation Program by the Department of Public Welfare; providing for grants to counties for programs enabling children who would otherwise be subject to out-of-home placement to remain at home.
Act 35 of 1989 · July 7, 1989 · SB 316 · Official record
Secondary Mortgage Loan Act - broker regulation, record retention, licensing contiguous State offices, loan closings, etc.
An Act amending the act of December 12, 1980 (P. L. 1179, No. 219), entitled "Secondary Mortgage Loan Act," defining and regulating a secondary mortgage loan broker; further providing for record retention, processing and the licensing of contiguous State offices; providing for loan closings; and further providing for the authority of the Secretary of Banking.
Act 36 of 1989 · July 7, 1989 · SB 339 · Official record
Insurance Company Law of 1921 - capital requirements for insurance companies, classes of shares, coverage for cancer therapy and mammograms
An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P. L. 682, No. 284), entitled "The Insurance Company Law of 1921," providing for requirements relating to minimum capital surplus for certain insurers; increasing capital requirements for certain insurance companies; authorizing stock insurers to establish more than one class or series of shares and to permit different voting rights according to the class of shares; and providing for insurance benefits for cancer chemotherapy and cancer hormone treatments and for mammographic examination.
Act 37 of 1989 · July 7, 1989 · SB 472 · Official record
Project 70 lands - transfer of Bradford County lands
An Act authorizing the Board of the Troy Borough Municipal Authority to transfer certain Project 70 lands in Troy Township, Bradford County, to the Department of Transportation for a highway project under certain conditions.
Act 38 of 1989 · July 7, 1989 · SB 790 · Official record
Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Westmoreland County
An Act authorizing and directing the Department of General Services and the General State Authority, with the approval of the Governor, to convey to Westmoreland County a tract of land situate in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.
Act 39 of 1989 · July 7, 1989 · HB 222 · Official record
Clean Streams Law - sewer extension permits
An Act amending the act of June 22, 1937 (P. L. 1987, No. 394), known as "The Clean Streams Law," providing that permits shall not be required for certain sewer extensions.
Act 40 of 1989 · July 7, 1989 · HB 439 · Official record
Higher Education Equal Opportunity Act - eligibility of part-time students
An Act amending the act of August 31, 1971 (P. L. 423, No. 101), known as the "Higher Education Equal Opportunity Act," further providing for eligibility of part-time students.
Act 41 of 1989 · July 7, 1989 · HB 691 · Official record
Administrative Code of 1929 - reestablishment and organization of State Planning Board, no-bid contracts, fees for Department of Labor and Industry, etc.
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), known as "The Administrative Code of 1929," further providing for increased fees and additional fees for the Department of Labor and Industry; further providing for the reestablishment, administration and operation of the State Planning Board; and further providing for no-bid contracts and for certain purchases in the open market by increasing the cost of such purchases; and providing for special State duty for the Pennsylvania National Guard and the pay for enlisted personnel performing Federally funded duty.
Act 42 of 1989 · July 7, 1989 · HB 1429 · Official record
Public School Code of 1949 - vacancies on school boards, group insurance contracts, property tax assessments, school subsidies, equipment grants, etc.
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), entitled "Public School Code of 1949," further providing for filling vacancies on certain boards of school directors, for group insurance contracts and for property tax assessments in certain school districts; providing for business administrators; further providing for the duties of the State Board of Education; further providing for an economic supplement; further defining "personal income valuation" and "market value/income aid ratio" to expand tax credits for income earned out-of-State; further providing for subsidies; providing for equipment grants; and making editorial changes.
Act 43 of 1989 · July 8, 1989 · SB 252 · Official record
Capital Loan Fund Act - time limit on approvals and apparel industry loan amounts
An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 545, No. 109), entitled "Capital Loan Fund Act," extending the time limit for Class III and apparel industry loans or aid; and further providing for apparel industry loans.
Act 44 of 1989 · July 10, 1989 · SB 519 · Official record
Small Business Incubators Act - time limit on approvals
An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 555, No. 111), entitled, as amended, "Small Business Incubators Act," extending the provisions relating to time limit on approvals.
Act 45 of 1989 · July 10, 1989 · SB 1010 · Official record
Capital Loan Fund Act - loans to agricultural processors
An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 545, No. 109), known as the "Capital Loan Fund Act," further providing for loans to agricultural processors.
Act 46 of 1989 · July 10, 1989 · HB 110 · Official record
Employee-Ownership Assistance Program Act - technical and financial assistance, program administration and expiration of law
An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 568, No. 113), known as the "Employee-Ownership Assistance Program Act," defining employee-owned enterprises; regulating technical assistance, financial assistance and program administration; further providing for the final date for approvals; and making repeals.
Act 47 of 1989 · July 10, 1989 · HB 1293 · Official record
Business Infrastructure Development Act - penalties and expiration of law
An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 520, No. 105), known as the "Business Infrastructure Development Act," further providing for conditions for grants and loans; and for the expiration of the act.
Act 48 of 1989 · July 10, 1989 · HB 1323 · Official record
Community Services Act - community action agencies, block grants, apportionment of appropriations and expiration of law
An Act amending the act of July 10, 1986 (P. L. 1263, No. 116), known as the "Community Services Act," further providing for community action agencies and the board, for funding eligibility for block grants, for apportionment of appropriations, and for monitoring and remedies for block grant contracts; and extending the sunset provision.
Act 49 of 1989 · July 10, 1989 · HB 1392 · Official record
Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Act
An Act establishing the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority and providing for its powers and duties.
Act 50 of 1989 · July 10, 1989 · HB 1450 · Official record
Site Development Act - grants for industrial site development projects
An Act amending the act of May 6, 1968 (P. L. 117, No. 61), known as the "Site Development Act," providing for grants to be made for industrial site development projects.
Act 51 of 1989 · July 10, 1989 · HB 1700 · Official record
Industrial Communities Action Program Act
An Act establishing an industrial communities action program for making grants to industrial communities to complement private investment at industrial sites; and prescribing requirements of and conditions for grants.
Act 52 of 1989 · July 10, 1989 · HB 1701 · Official record
Engineering School Equipment Act - reallocation of funds and expiration of law
An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 553, No. 110), known as the "Engineering School Equipment Act," further providing for acquisition and upgrading of equipment and for the expiration of the act.
Act 53 of 1989 · July 11, 1989 · HB 1302 · Official record
Capital Budget Project Itemization Act for 1987-88 - adding or changing projects
An Act amending the act of October 21, 1988 (P. L. 851, No. 113), entitled "Capital Budget Project Itemization Act for 1987-1988," adding projects; further providing for certain highway projects; moving certain projects to the correct categories; and making repeals.
Act 54 of 1989 · July 11, 1989 · SB 910 · Official record
Solid Waste Management Act - departmental powers and duties and reclamation of waste
An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P. L. 380, No. 97), known as the "Solid Waste Management Act," further providing for powers and duties of the department; and providing for the beneficial use or reclamation of municipal and residual waste.
Act 55 of 1989 · July 11, 1989 · HB 139 · Official record
Highway-Railroad and Highway Bridge Capital Budget Act for 1982-1983 - adding or changing projects and providing for Timber Bridge Program
An Act amending the act of December 8, 1982 (P. L. 848, No. 235), known as the "Highway-Railroad and Highway Bridge Capital Budget Act for 1982-1983," adding or changing projects; providing for a timber bridge program; making an appropriation; and making a repeal.
Act 56 of 1989 · July 11, 1989 · HB 756 · Official record
Goods and Services Installment Sales Act - service charge rates, etc.
An Act amending the act of October 28, 1966 (1st Sp. Sess., P. L. 55, No. 7), known as the "Goods and Services Installment Sales Act," further providing for rates, service charges, fees and contracts; requiring plain language; providing for retroactive application; and making repeals.
Act 57 of 1989 · July 11, 1989 · HB 1299 · Official record
Private Licensed Schools Act - creating a special fund for moneys received
An Act amending the act of December 15, 1986 (P. L. 1585, No. 174), known as the "Private Licensed Schools Act," creating a special fund to serve as repository for license fees authorized by the act.
Act 58 of 1989 · July 11, 1989 · HB 1694 · Official record
Capital Budget Act of 1989-1990
An Act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1989-1990.
Act 59 of 1989 · July 11, 1989 · HB 1740 · Official record
Health Care Facilities Act - pet therapy programs
An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P. L. 130, No. 48), entitled "Health Care Facilities Act," permitting health care facilities to board an animal in certain cases; and limiting liability when animals are boarded or brought on the premises of health care facilities.
Act 60 of 1989 · October 4, 1989 · SB 357 · Official record
Mortgages - eliminating marginal notations of mortgage postponements in certain cases
An Act amending the act of April 27, 1927 (P. L. 409, No. 267), entitled "An Act providing for the postponement of the lien of a mortgage and bond accompanying the same to the lien of another mortgage or mortgages and bond accompanying, and providing for the recording of the agreement therefor," eliminating marginal notations of mortgage postponements in certain cases; and making an editorial change.
Act 61 of 1989 · October 4, 1989 · SB 726 · Official record
Child Labor Law - minors employed by farms, bowling centers and summer resident camps, conferences and retreats
An Act amending the act of May 13, 1915 (P. L. 286, No. 177), known as the "Child Labor Law," further providing for agricultural exemptions; providing for certain minors employed by summer resident camps, conferences and retreats; and permitting persons 14 years of age or older to engage in certain employment in bowling centers.
Act 62 of 1989 · October 4, 1989 · HB 1573 · Official record
Real Estate Tax Sale Law - extension of period for discharge of tax claims
An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P. L. 1368, No. 542), known as the "Real Estate Tax Sale Law," reviving provisions relating to extension of the period for discharge of tax claims; and making repeals.
Act 63 of 1989 · October 31, 1989 · HB 1883 · Official record
Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments pertaining to abortion and incest
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, regulating matters relating to the performance of abortions, the protection of women who undergo abortion, and the protection of children subject to abortion; providing for notice to spouses prior to an abortion; prohibiting abortions based solely on the sex of the child; prohibiting certain abortions after 24 weeks gestation; and changing the penalty for incest.
Act 64 of 1989 · November 17, 1989 · SB 369 · Official record
T. Luke Toomey Bridge - designation
An Act designating a certain bridge on State Route 849 in Juniata Township, Perry County, as the T. Luke Toomey Bridge.
Act 65 of 1989 · November 22, 1989 · HB 211 · Official record
Joseph F. Bonetto Memorial Highway - designation
An Act designating the section of T.R. 380 in Plum Borough, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, as the Joseph F. Bonetto Memorial Highway; and making a repeal.
Act 66 of 1989 · November 22, 1989 · HB 744 · Official record
Joseph H. Long Boulevard - designation
An Act designating a certain portion of Pennsylvania Route 61 in Schuylkill County as the Joseph H. Long Boulevard.
Act 67 of 1989 · November 22, 1989 · HB 1569 · Official record
Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - regulating the carrying of loaded firearms in a vehicle
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further regulating the carrying of loaded firearms in a vehicle; and making a technical change.
Act 68 of 1989 · December 7, 1989 · HB 71 · Official record
Uniform Federal Lien Registration Act
An Act authorizing the filing of notices of Federal tax liens, certificates and other notices affecting Federal liens; making uniform the law relating thereto; and making a repeal.
Act 69 of 1989 · December 7, 1989 · HB 709 · Official record
Project 70 lands - release and imposition of restrictions on Dauphin County lands
An Act authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions imposed on certain lands owned by the Township of Lower Paxton, Dauphin County, being conveyed by the township, in return for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on certain lands being conveyed to the township.
Act 70 of 1989 · December 7, 1989 · HB 1886 · Official record
Teacher Certification Law - reestablishment, powers and duties of Professional Standards and Practices Commission
An Act amending the act of December 12, 1973 (P. L. 397, No. 141), entitled "Teacher Certification Law," further providing for the commission; and providing for the reestablishment of the commission.
Act 71 of 1989 · December 14, 1989 · SB 253 · Official record
First Class Township Code - sale of township real property
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 sale of township real property.
Act 72 of 1989 · December 14, 1989 · HB 837 · Official record
Borough Code - sale of borough real property
An Act amending the act of February 1, 1966 (1965 P. L. 1656, No. 581), known as "The Borough Code," further providing for the sale of borough real property.
Act 73 of 1989 · December 14, 1989 · HB 838 · Official record
Second Class Township Code - sale of township real property
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 sale of township real property.
Act 74 of 1989 · December 14, 1989 · HB 839 · Official record
Second Class County Code - omnibus amendments
An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P. L. 723, No. 230), entitled, as amended, "Second Class County Code," further providing for certain annual assessments; providing for the standard of care and liability of retirement board members; further providing for payments into the fund, for the amount of retirement allowances, for eligibility for retirement allowances, for interest on contributions and for requirements for credit for previous service; and further providing for publication of the controller
Act 75 of 1989 · December 14, 1989 · SB 122 · Official record
Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Monroe County and lease in City of Philadelphia
An Act authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Chancellor of the State System of Higher Education, to convey to Pocono Medical Center a certain tract of land situate in the Borough of East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, in exchange for a certain monetary consideration and a certain tract of land; and authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Environmental Resources, to supplement and amend a lease between the Commonwealth and the City of Philadelphia, authorized pursuant to the act of December 9, 1980 (P. L. 1133, No. 201), subject to certain conditions, in the fifth ward of the City of Philadelphia.
Act 76 of 1989 · December 20, 1989 · HB 53 · Official record
Coroner's jurors - increasing compensation and providing for mileage payments
An Act amending the act of June 11, 1879 (P. L. 147, No. 153), entitled "An act fixing the compensation of persons called to serve as coroner
Act 77 of 1989 · December 20, 1989 · HB 125 · Official record
Business Improvement District Act of 1967 - authorizing cities of second class to finance services within business improvement districts
An Act amending the act of November 30, 1967 (P. L. 658, No. 305), known as the "Business Improvement District Act of 1967," authorizing cities of the second class to finance services within business improvement districts.
Act 78 of 1989 · December 20, 1989 · HB 268 · Official record
Housing Finance Agency Law - extension of Homeowner's Emergency Assistance Program
An Act amending the act of December 3, 1959 (P. L. 1688, No. 621), known as the "Housing Finance Agency Law," continuing the Homeowner
Act 79 of 1989 · December 20, 1989 · HB 540 · Official record
Higher education scholarships - fiscal administration and increase in maximum grant
An Act amending the act of January 25, 1966 (1965 P. L. 1546, No. 541), entitled "An act providing scholarships and providing funds to secure Federal funds for qualified students of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who need financial assistance to attend postsecondary institutions of higher learning, making an appropriation, and providing for the administration of this act," further providing for fiscal administration and for an increase in the maximum grant.
Act 80 of 1989 · December 20, 1989 · HB 689 · Official record
Domestic relations (23 Pa.C.S.) - review of support guidelines and support orders, genetic tests and attachment of income
An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for periodic review of support guidelines; providing for genetic tests in relation to paternity disputes; providing for mandatory attachment of income in orders of support; and providing for a periodic review of support orders.
Act 81 of 1989 · December 20, 1989 · HB 1633 · Official record
Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law - providing for appeals during countywide revision of assessments
An Act amending the act of May 21, 1943 (P. L. 571, No. 254), known as "The Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law," further providing for appeals from assessments when there has been a countywide revision of assessments.
Act 82 of 1989 · December 20, 1989 · HB 1774 · Official record
Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Tioga County
An Act authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Secretary of Environmental Resources, to convey to Morris Township a road situate in Morris Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
Act 83 of 1989 · December 20, 1989 · HB 1890 · Official record
Administrative Code of 1929 - reestablishment of Office of Consumer Advocate
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), known as "The Administrative Code of 1929," reestablishing the Office of Consumer Advocate; and making a repeal.
Act 84 of 1989 · December 20, 1989 · HB 1895 · Official record
Emergency Management Services Code (35 Pa.C.S.) - establishment of radiological emergency response planning and preparedness program and funding
An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, requiring the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to establish a radiological emergency response planning and preparedness program; and providing for the funding of the program.
Act 85 of 1989 · December 20, 1989 · SB 1055 · Official record
Project 70 lands - release and imposition of restrictions on Cumberland County lands and lease of land in Lehigh County
An Act authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions imposed on certain lands owned by the Borough of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, in return for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on certain lands to be conveyed to the Borough of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County; and authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Public Welfare, to lease to the Lehigh County Housing Authority 1.7578 acres of land at Allentown State Hospital, Lehigh County.
Act 86 of 1989 · December 20, 1989 · SB 1200 · Official record
Health Club Act
An Act providing for the regulation of health club contracts; and providing for further duties of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, the Attorney General and district attorneys.
Act 87 of 1989 · December 21, 1989 · SB 134 · Official record
Cities and Counties of the First Class - public assembly facilities, real property tax exemptions and payments in lieu of taxes
An Act relating to cities and counties of the first class, defining "public property used for public purposes" to include any public assembly facility located on public land primarily used for sports, entertainment, musical concerts and other cultural and entertainment events, including accessory uses incident thereto; authorizing real property tax exemptions; providing for payments in lieu of taxes; and making repeals.
Act 88 of 1989 · December 21, 1989 · HB 103 · Official record
Capital Budget - Department of Corrections public improvement projects
An Act providing for capital projects for the Department of Corrections; providing for the issuance of bonds; and making an appropriation.
Act 89 of 1989 · December 21, 1989 · HB 2118 · Official record
Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Act
An Act providing for the regulation and licensing of mortgage bankers and mortgage brokers; imposing additional powers and duties on the Department of Banking and the State Real Estate Commission; and providing penalties.
Act 90 of 1989 · December 22, 1989 · SB 31 · Official record
Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act - schedules of controlled substances
An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P. L. 233, No. 64), entitled "The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act," further providing for schedules of controlled substances.
Act 91 of 1989 · December 22, 1989 · SB 123 · Official record
By decade
Constitution of 18741874–1967
Constitution of 17761776–1789
- 1780s 567
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.