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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.

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1,833 laws of the 1990s

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  1. SS1 Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - jurisdiction and venue and summary offenses in relation to juveniles

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for jurisdiction and venue and for summary offenses in relation to juveniles.

    Act 9 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · March 31, 1995 · HB 31 · Official record

  2. SS1 Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.), Domestic Relations Code (23 Pa.C.S) and Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for sexual offenses and the consequences of committing sexual offenses, for incest, for statutory sexual assault, for prostitution and related offenses and for award of custody; further defining "abuse"; further providing for sexual abuse of children, for information relating to prospective child-care personnel and for sentences for offenses against infant persons and for intermediate punishment.

    Act 10 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · March 31, 1995 · SB 2 · Official record

  3. SS1 Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - conduct of hearings

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for conduct of hearings.

    Act 11 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · April 6, 1995 · HB 10 · Official record

  4. SS1 Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S) and Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for restitution for injuries to person or property, for disposition of profits received from commission of crime, for sentencing generally and for collection of restitution, reparation, fees, costs, fines and penalties; and making a repeal.

    Act 12 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · May 3, 1995 · HB 18 · Official record

  5. SS1 Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for disposition of a delinquent child, for effect of adjudication and for collection of restitution, reparation, fees, costs, fines and penalties.

    Act 13 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · May 12, 1995 · HB 19 · Official record

  6. SS1 DNA Detection of Sexual and Violent Offenders Act

    An Act providing for DNA testing of certain offenders; establishing the State DNA Data Base and the State DNA Data Bank; further providing for duties of the Pennsylvania State Police; imposing costs on certain offenders; and establishing the DNA Detection Fund.

    Act 14 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · May 28, 1995 · HB 3 · Official record

  7. SS1 Administrative Code of 1992 - powers and duties of Board of Pardons

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, further providing for the Board of Pardons.

    Act 15 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · June 1, 1995 · HB 5 · Official record

  8. SS1 Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole Law - investigations and recommendations to Board of Pardons

    An Act amending the act of August 6, 1941 (P.L.861, No.323), referred to as the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole Law, further providing for investigations and recommendations to the Board of Pardons.

    Act 16 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · June 1, 1995 · HB 6 · Official record

  9. SS1 Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) and Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - possession of firearms and establishment of Statewide juvenile offender registry

    An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the possession of firearms; establishing a selected Statewide juvenile offender registry; and making an appropriation.

    Act 17 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · June 13, 1995 · HB 110 · Official record

  10. SS1 Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - minimum penalty for delivery of contraband and possession of controlled substance by inmate

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for a mandatory minimum penalty for delivery of contraband to certain confined persons; and prohibiting possession of a controlled substance by an inmate.

    Act 18 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · July 6, 1995 · HB 24 · Official record

  11. SS1 Corrections and Secure Facilities Capital Budget Project Itemization Act

    A Supplement to the act of (P. L. , No. ), entitled "An Act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1995-1996," itemizing public improvement projects to be constructed or acquired by the Department of General Services, together with estimated financial costs; authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed or acquired by the Department of General Services; stating the estimated useful life of the projects; and making an appropriation.

    Act 19 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · July 6, 1995 · SB 101 · Official record

  12. SS1 Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) and Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, authorizing the court to order an offender to pay the cost of a reward; further providing for exceptions to the interception and disclosure of communications by inmates of correctional institutions; and providing for costs for forensic examination for sexual offenses and criminal prosecution involving domestic violence.

    Act 20 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · September 26, 1995 · HB 127 · Official record

  13. SS1 Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) and Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for sentencing and for delays in relation to certain juvenile hearings.

    Act 21 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · October 11, 1995 · HB 93 · Official record

  14. SS1 Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S) - sentencing in capital cases

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for sentencing in capital cases.

    Act 22 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · October 11, 1995 · SB 54 · Official record

  15. SS1 Model Expedited Eviction of Drug Traffickers Act

    An Act providing for expedited eviction of drug traffickers; providing remedies; conferring powers and duties upon the Department of Health; and making an appropriation.

    Act 23 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · October 11, 1995 · SB 103 · Official record

  16. SS1 Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - registration of sexual offenders (Megan's Law)

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for sexually violent offenders.

    Act 24 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · October 24, 1995 · SB 7 · Official record

  17. SS1 Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - arrest without warrant

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for arrest without warrant.

    Act 25 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · November 17, 1995 · HB 22 · Official record

  18. SS1 Administrative Code of 1929 - basic bill of rights for victims and responsibilities of local correctional facilities

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, further providing for basic bill of rights for victims and for responsibilities of local correctional facilities.

    Act 26 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · November 17, 1995 · HB 103 · Official record

  19. SS1 Administrative Code of 1929 - crime victims' compensation amendments

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, further providing for crime victims

    Act 27 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · November 17, 1995 · HB 126 · Official record

  20. SS1 Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - authorizing courts to require presence of parents, guardians or custodians at proceedings and court- ordered programs for juveniles

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, authorizing courts to enter orders requiring the presence of parents, guardians or custodians at proceedings for juveniles and their participation in court-ordered programs.

    Act 28 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · November 17, 1995 · SB 34 · Official record

  21. SS1 Public School Code of 1949 - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), entitled "Public School Code of 1949," further providing for penalties for truancy; providing for suspension of operating privilege and for antitruancy programs; and further providing for arrests of children failing to attend school and for power of arrest.

    Act 29 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · November 17, 1995 · SB 98 · Official record

  22. SS1 Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - juvenile history record information and adjudication

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for juvenile history record information and for adjudication.

    Act 30 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · November 17, 1995 · SB 99 · Official record

  23. SS1 Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - sentencing for first degree murder

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for sentencing for first degree murder.

    Act 31 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · November 17, 1995 · SB 72 · Official record

  24. SS1 Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - postconviction relief and unitary review in death penalty cases

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for postconviction relief; and providing for unitary review in death penalty cases.

    Act 32 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · November 17, 1995 · SB 81 · Official record

  25. SS1 Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, requiring the presence of parents, guardians or custodians at proceedings involving juveniles; further defining "delinquent act" to exclude certain criminal offenses; and providing for children committing delinquent acts.

    Act 33 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · November 17, 1995 · SB 100 · Official record

  26. SS1 1995 Special Session Somerset Hospital Conversion Security and Quehanna Boot Camp Project Itemization Act

    A Supplement to the act of July 6, 1995 (P. L. 269, No. 38), entitled "An act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1995-1996," itemizing public improvement projects to be constructed or acquired by the Department of General Services, together with estimated financial costs; authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed or acquired by the Department of General Services; stating the estimated useful life of the projects; and making an appropriation.

    Act 34 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · November 17, 1995 · SB 109 · Official record

  27. SS1 Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole Act - powers of parole and probation officers relating to searches

    An Act amending the act of August 6, 1941 (P.L.861, No.323), referred to as the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole Law, providing for powers of parole and probation officers relating to searches.

    Act 35 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · November 17, 1995 · HB 115 · Official record

  28. SS1 Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - voluntary manslaughter

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for voluntary manslaughter.

    Act 36 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · November 17, 1995 · HB 130 · Official record

  29. SS1 Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole Law - investigations and recommendations to Board of Pardons and powers and duties of Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole

    An Act amending the act of August 6, 1941 (P. L. 861, No. 323), entitled, as amended, "Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole Law," further providing for investigations and recommendations to the Board of Pardons and for powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole; and making an appropriation.

    Act 37 of 1995 (Special Session 1) · November 17, 1995 · SB 23 · Official record

  30. Municipal Claim and Tax Lien Law - attorney fees in municipal claims and certified mail notification to property owners of petitions or rules

    An Act amending the act of May 16, 1923 (P.L.207, No.153), referred to as the Municipal Claim and Tax Lien Law, providing for attorney fees in actions involving municipal claims; and authorizing certified mail to notify property owners of petitions or rules.

    Act 1 of 1996 · February 7, 1996 · HB 1076 · Official record

  31. Ohiopyle State Park - granting restricted right-of way allowing cable television transmission lines to cross property

    An Act authorizing the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to grant a restricted right-of-way allowing cable television transmission lines to cross Ohiopyle State Park property.

    Act 2 of 1996 · February 7, 1996 · HB 76 · Official record

  32. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure (42 Pa.C S.) - confidential mediation communications and documents and collection of restitution, reparation, fees, costs, fines and penalties

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for confidential mediation communications and documents; and further providing for collection of restitution, reparation, fees, costs, fines and penalties.

    Act 3 of 1996 · February 7, 1996 · SB 619 · Official record

  33. Amusement Ride Inspection Act - accident records and reports

    An Act amending the act of June 18, 1984 (P. L. 384, No. 81), entitled "Amusement Ride Inspection Act," further providing for definitions and for accident records and reports.

    Act 4 of 1996 · February 7, 1996 · SB 725 · Official record

  34. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure (42 Pa. C.S.) - exceptions relating to attachment of personal earnings

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for exceptions relating to attachment of personal earnings.

    Act 5 of 1996 · February 15, 1996 · HB 908 · Official record

  35. First class cities - medical examiners authorized to arrange for embalming of bodies and good faith immunity for persons acting under authorization

    An Act authorizing medical examiners in cities of the first class to arrange for the embalming of bodies; and providing good faith immunity for persons acting under such authorization.

    Act 6 of 1996 · February 15, 1996 · HB 2009 · Official record

  36. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - aggravated assault and prohibition of certain entertainment on bottle club premises

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for aggravated assault; and prohibiting certain entertainment in specified establishments.

    Act 7 of 1996 · February 23, 1996 · HB 569 · Official record

  37. Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for homicide by vehicle; adding the offense of aggravated assault by vehicle; further providing for accidents involving death or personal injury, for certain authorized travel periods, for permit for movement during course of manufacture and for movement of certain oxygen furnace parts; and providing for movement of domestic animal feed.

    Act 8 of 1996 · February 23, 1996 · HB 2079 · Official record

  38. Sunshine Act - executive sessions

    An Act amending the act of July 3, 1986 (P. L. 388, No. 84), entitled "Sunshine Act," further providing for executive sessions.

    Act 9 of 1996 · February 23, 1996 · SB 238 · Official record

  39. Administrative Code of 1929 - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, providing for transfer of general fund surplus, for tree harvesting practices, for regulation of employment agencies, for an investigation of the financial integrity and stability of the State Workmen

    Act 10 of 1996 · February 23, 1996 · HB 272 · Official record

  40. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for title washing and impersonating a notary public; further providing for pedalcycle and pedestrian advisory committee, for maximum axle weight of vehicles and for tampering with odometers; and imposing penalties.

    Act 11 of 1996 · March 21, 1996 · SB 37 · Official record

  41. Military Affairs (51 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the renaming of the Department of Military Affairs; providing for the issuance of certificates relating to release or discharge and for the use or recycling of office supplies and materials.

    Act 12 of 1996 · March 21, 1996 · SB 712 · Official record

  42. Game and Wildlife Code (34 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the use of unlawful devices and methods of hunting, for the use of lights while hunting, for carrying loaded firearms in certain vehicles, for safety zones and for game or wildlife found on areas subject to propagating permits.

    Act 13 of 1996 · March 29, 1996 · SB 399 · Official record

  43. Local Government Unit Debt Act - authorization to pledge proceeds of certain bonds or notes

    An Act amending the act of July 12, 1972 (P.L.781, No.185), known as the Local Government Unit Debt Act, further providing for the authorization to pledge the proceeds of certain bonds or notes.

    Act 14 of 1996 · March 29, 1996 · HB 1973 · Official record

  44. Hepatitis B Prevention Act

    An Act providing for the prevention of hepatitis B and for additional duties of the Department of Health.

    Act 15 of 1996 · March 29, 1996 · HB 1578 · Official record

  45. Public School Code of 1949 - granting tenure to professional employees, causes for terminating professional contracts and rating professional employees

    An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), entitled "Public School Code of 1949," further providing for granting of tenure to professional employees, for causes for termination of professional contracts and for rating of professional employees.

    Act 16 of 1996 · March 29, 1996 · SB 708 · Official record

  46. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure (42 Pa.C.S.) - detention of children in jails and other offenses

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for detention of children in jails; and further providing for other offenses.

    Act 17 of 1996 · March 29, 1996 · HB 1927 · Official record

  47. Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.) - penalties for accidents involving death or personal injury

    An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for accidents involving death or personal injury.

    Act 18 of 1996 · April 4, 1996 · SB 140 · Official record

  48. Game and Wildlife Code (34 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, defining "migratory game bird"; establishing a migratory game bird hunting license; providing for use of proceeds from the migratory game bird hunting license; further providing for the date of the annual audit and report to be submitted by the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee; adding provisions relating to goose hunting areas; and further providing for permits.

    Act 19 of 1996 · April 4, 1996 · SB 944 · Official record

  49. Domestic Relations Code (23 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for grounds for involuntary termination of parental rights; providing for mediation in divorce and custody matters and for disclosure of child support arrearage information; adding the definition of "consumer reporting agency"; further providing for support jurisdiction, for support expedition and for reciprocal enforcement of support; and providing for interstate and intrastate enforcement of family support.

    Act 20 of 1996 · April 4, 1996 · SB 432 · Official record

  50. Project 70 lands - sale of Clinton County lands

    An Act authorizing the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to convey a Project 70 tract of land in Porter Township, Clinton County, under certain conditions.

    Act 21 of 1996 · April 4, 1996 · HB 2033 · Official record

  51. Military Affairs (51 Pa.C.S.) - furnishing certified copies of documents without charge to armed forces reserves and National Guard

    An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the Department of Health and for counties to furnish certified copies of documents without charge.

    Act 22 of 1996 · April 4, 1996 · HB 270 · Official record

  52. State Fire Marshall Law - gasoline dispensing nozzles at self-service stations

    An Act amending the act of April 27, 1927 (P.L.450, No.291), referred to as the State Fire Marshal Law, providing for certain gasoline dispensing nozzles at self-service stations.

    Act 23 of 1996 · April 4, 1996 · HB 47 · Official record

  53. Unfair Insurance Practices Act - unfair competition and practices and definitions

    An Act amending the act of July 22, 1974 (P.L.589, No.205), known as the Unfair Insurance Practices Act, further providing for definitions and for unfair competition and practices.

    Act 24 of 1996 · April 4, 1996 · HB 1100 · Official record

  54. Normandy Memorial Drive - designation

    An Act designating a section of S.R.1018, York County, as the Normandy Memorial Drive.

    Act 25 of 1996 · April 4, 1996 · HB 1897 · Official record

  55. William B. Wilson Highway - designation

    An Act designating a section of US Route 15, Tioga County, as the William B. Wilson Highway.

    Act 26 of 1996 · April 4, 1996 · HB 2004 · Official record

  56. Board of Vehicles Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P. L. 306, No. 84), entitled "Board of Vehicles Act," further providing for definitions, for composition and powers of board, for licensing, for franchises and for administration.

    Act 27 of 1996 · April 19, 1996 · SB 808 · Official record

  57. Public School Code of 1949 - weather emergency 1996

    An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for the weather emergency of 1996.

    Act 28 of 1996 · May 6, 1996 · HB 2339 · Official record

  58. Guaranteed Energy Savings Act

    An Act authorizing Commonwealth entities, political subdivisions and authorities organized by the Commonwealth or one or more political subdivisions to enter into guaranteed energy savings contracts.

    Act 29 of 1996 · May 10, 1996 · SB 1083 · Official record

  59. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Wayne County

    An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to sell and convey to Robert Boguski and Rita Boguski certain land situate in the Township of Canaan, Wayne County.

    Act 30 of 1996 · May 10, 1996 · HB 166 · Official record

  60. Alexander H. Linsay Highway - designation

    An Act designating a section of SR 28 in Armstrong County and Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, as Alexander H. Lindsay Highway.

    Act 31 of 1996 · May 10, 1996 · HB 2048 · Official record

  61. Federal Bureau of Prisons - ceding of concurrent jurisdiction to the United States for land and facilities

    An Act amending the act of March 26, 1931 (P.L.7, No.4), entitled, "An act to cede jurisdiction to the United States over the tracts of lands and buildings occupied, or hereafter to be occupied, by the United States Northeastern Penitentiary, located in and adjacent to the Township of Kelly, County of Union," providing for the ceding of concurrent jurisdiction to the United States for land and facilities occupied by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

    Act 32 of 1996 · May 10, 1996 · HB 2066 · Official record

  62. Municipal Police Pension Law - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of May 29, 1956 (1955 P. L. 1804, No. 600), entitled "Municipal Police Pension Law," providing for the establishment of police pension funds or pension annuities by regional police departments and the transfer and retransfer of service credits and certain pension assets; providing for the transfer of service credits and certain pension assets in the case of disbanded police forces; further providing for employment of an actuary and for payments by the State Treasurer; and making editorial changes.

    Act 33 of 1996 · May 10, 1996 · SB 633 · Official record

  63. Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act - above ground storage tank requirements and feasibility study

    An Act amending the act of July 6, 1989 (P. L. 169, No. 32), entitled "Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act," further providing for definitions and for aboveground storage tank requirements; and providing for a feasibility study.

    Act 34 of 1996 · May 10, 1996 · SB 638 · Official record

  64. Public Welfare Code - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," further providing for legislative intent, for definitions, for uniform administration of assistance, for community work and training regulations, for work registration and for administrative duties and personal obligations; providing for grant diversion; further providing for special needs and self-sufficiency, for eligibility, for voluntary termination of employment, for identification and proof of residence, for limits on property holdings, for support from legally responsible relatives, for paternity determinations and support enforcement, for protective payments, for determination of need and for eligibility verification; providing for aliens and for diminished welfare payments; further providing for medical eligibility; providing for medical assistance deductibles and for medical assistance pharmacy services; further providing for penalties; making appropriations; imposing duties upon the Department of Public Welfare; and making repeals.

    Act 35 of 1996 · May 16, 1996 · SB 1441 · Official record

  65. Game and Wildlife Code (34 Pa.C.S) - credit and debit cards used for purchase of licenses, permits, publications, etc.

    An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for use of credit and debit cards.

    Act 36 of 1996 · May 16, 1996 · HB 1924 · Official record

  66. Weights and Measures Act of 1965 - sale of potatoes

    An Act amending the act of December 1, 1965 (P.L.988, No.368), known as the Weights and Measures Act of 1965, further providing for the sale of potatoes.

    Act 37 of 1996 · May 16, 1996 · HB 2008 · Official record

  67. Thomas J. Fee Bridge - designation

    An Act designating a bridge in Union Township, Lawrence County, as the Thomas J. Fee Bridge.

    Act 38 of 1996 · May 16, 1996 · SB 222 · Official record

  68. 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," providing for the collection of taxes on real property from rent payable by tenants; further providing for the collection of tax and municipal claims by suit and for the interest rate on contributions when a person is separated from service; providing for the purchase of credit for service immediately following original employment; further providing for eligibility for retirement allowances and for requirements for credit for previous service; providing for clerk of courts fees and for deputy fire marshals; and making repeals.

    Act 39 of 1996 · May 16, 1996 · SB 652 · Official record

  69. Prison Medical Services Act

    An Act establishing the Prison Medical Services Program within the Department of Corrections.

    Act 40 of 1996 · May 16, 1996 · SB 856 · Official record

  70. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Chester County

    An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to sell and convey to the Owen J. Roberts School District certain land situate in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

    Act 41 of 1996 · May 16, 1996 · SB 1314 · Official record

  71. Adult Literacy Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of October 22, 1986 (P. L. 1452, No. 143), entitled "Adult Literacy Act," further providing for adult literacy and education; establishing and empowering the Interagency Coordinating Council; and providing for reports.

    Act 42 of 1996 · May 16, 1996 · SB 975 · Official record

  72. Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of May 31, 1945 (P.L.1198, No.418), known as the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act, further providing for definitions, for operator

    Act 43 of 1996 · May 22, 1996 · HB 1940 · Official record

  73. Commercial Code (13 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Title 13 (Commercial Code) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, revising the division on investment securities and making conforming amendments to Divisions 1, 4, 5 and 9 of Title 13; providing for subordinated obligations and for qualified financial contracts; and further providing for negotiable instruments.

    Act 44 of 1996 · May 22, 1996 · HB 2042 · Official record

  74. Food Act - adulterated food

    An Act amending the act of July 7, 1994 (P.L.421, No.70), known as the Food Act, further providing for adulterated food.

    Act 45 of 1996 · May 22, 1996 · HB 2140 · Official record

  75. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure (42 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for law enforcement records, for juvenile history record information, for registration and assessment of sexual offenders, for certain notifications, for immunity for good faith conduct, for duties of the Pennsylvania State Police, for duties of the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole and for the composition and compensation of the State Board to Assess Sexually Violent Predators; and providing for applicability.

    Act 46 of 1996 · May 22, 1996 · HB 814 · Official record

  76. Fire and Panic Act - smoke detectors in class vi buildings

    An Act amending the act of April 27, 1927 (P.L.465, No.299), referred to as the Fire and Panic Act, further providing for smoke detectors in Class VI buildings.

    Act 47 of 1996 · May 22, 1996 · HB 2063 · Official record

  77. Game and Wildlife Code (34 Pa.C.S.) - permits for disabled persons and fee for temporary permit

    An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for permits for disabled persons and for a fee for a temporary permit.

    Act 48 of 1996 · May 22, 1996 · HB 1944 · Official record

  78. Liquor Code - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P. L. 90, No. 21), known as the Liquor Code, further providing for definitions, for sales by liquor licensees, for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers, for malt and brewed beverages retail licenses, for special occasion permits, for licenses for art museums, for performing arts facilities, for stadium and restaurant licenses in third class cities, for transfer of restaurant licenses to deteriorated areas, for stadium or arena permits, for sales by manufacturers of malt or brewed beverages and for distributors

    Act 49 of 1996 · May 31, 1996 · HB 1431 · Official record

  79. County land preservation - use of land by wireless or cellular telecommunication provider

    An Act amending the act of January 13, 1966 (1965 P.L.1292, No.515), entitled "An act enabling certain counties of the Commonwealth to covenant with land owners for preservation of land in farm, forest, water supply, or open space uses," providing for use of land by wireless or cellular telecommunications provider.

    Act 50 of 1996 · May 31, 1996 · HB 1868 · Official record

  80. Pennsylvania Farmland and Forest Land Assessment Act of 1974 - separation, split-off or transfer of land for use by wireless or cellular telecommunication provider

    An Act amending the act of December 19, 1974 (P.L.973, No.319), known as the Pennsylvania Farmland and Forest Land Assessment Act of 1974, further providing for separation, split-off or transfer.

    Act 51 of 1996 · May 31, 1996 · HB 1869 · Official record

  81. Agricultural operation - farm equipment and machinery

    An Act amending the act of June 10, 1982 (P. L. 454, No. 133), entitled "An act protecting agricultural operations from nuisance suits and ordinances under certain circumstances," further defining "normal agricultural operation."

    Act 52 of 1996 · June 12, 1996 · SB 1371 · Official record

  82. Administrative Code of 1929 - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, providing for additional duties of the Department of Corrections in relation to prison inmate medical needs, for seasonal farm labor, for powers and duties of the Department of Health relating to anatomical gifts and for a study of pharmacy prices; further providing for the duties of the Department of General Services relating to certain contracts for modular facilities; and making repeals.

    Act 53 of 1996 · June 12, 1996 · HB 406 · Official record

  83. Pennsylvania Securities Act of 1972 - nonprofit organizations prohibited transactions and criminal penalties

    An Act amending the act of December 5, 1972 (P. L. 1280, No. 284), entitled "Pennsylvania Securities Act of 1972," providing for prohibited transactions involving nonprofit organizations; and further providing for criminal penalties.

    Act 54 of 1996 · June 19, 1996 · SB 1047 · Official record

  84. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - corrupt organizations

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for corrupt organizations.

    Act 55 of 1996 · June 19, 1996 · SB 1172 · Official record

  85. Military Affairs (51 Pa.C.S.) - National Guard educational assistance program and powers and duties of Adjutant General, Dept. of Military Affairs and Pa. Higher Education Assistance Agency

    An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for educational aid for certain members of the Pennsylvania National Guard; and conferring powers and duties on the Adjutant General, the Department of Military Affairs and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.

    Act 56 of 1996 · June 19, 1996 · SB 698 · Official record

  86. Workers' Compensation Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P. L. 736, No. 338), entitled, as reenacted and amended, "Workers

    Act 57 of 1996 · June 24, 1996 · SB 801 · Official record

  87. Community and Economic Development Enhancement Act

    An Act to enhance community and economic development in this Commonwealth by restructuring certain administrative functions and entities; changing the name of the Department of Commerce to the Department of Community and Economic Development; transferring functions of the Department of Community Affairs into the Department of Community and Economic Development and other agencies; providing for a Deputy Secretary for Community Development in the Department of Community and Economic Development; establishing the Center for Local Government Services and the Local Government Advisory Committee; establishing the Small Business Advocacy Council; conferring powers and duties on the Legislative Reference Bureau; and making repeals.

    Act 58 of 1996 · June 27, 1996 · SB 1353 · Official record

  88. Middle Atlantic Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact Act - admission of other states into compact

    An Act amending the act of July 29, 1953 (P. L. 970, No. 235), entitled "Middle Atlantic Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact Act," authorizing the admission of other states into the compact; and making an editorial change.

    Act 59 of 1996 · June 28, 1996 · SB 1325 · Official record

  89. Military personnel - college tuition rates for civilian personnel on active duty

    An Act amending the act of December 15, 1982 (P.L.1266, No.287), entitled "An act conferring limited residency status on military personnel and their dependents assigned to an active duty station in Pennsylvania," providing for the status of certain personnel.

    Act 60 of 1996 · June 28, 1996 · HB 2305 · Official record

  90. Commonwealth Day of Prayer and Celebration of Religious Freedom - designation

    An Act providing for the observance of the first Thursday in May of each year as "Commonwealth Day of Prayer and Celebration of Religious Freedom."

    Act 61 of 1996 · June 28, 1996 · HB 220 · Official record

  91. Second Class County Code - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P.L.723, No.230), known as the Second Class County Code, further providing for expenses of county officers for attending certain meetings and for coroner

    Act 62 of 1996 · June 28, 1996 · HB 294 · Official record

  92. Barbers' License Law - supervision of shops

    An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P.L.589, No.202), referred to as the Barbers

    Act 63 of 1996 · June 28, 1996 · HB 416 · Official record

  93. Game and Wildlife Code (34 Pa.C.S) - powers and duties of Pennsylvania Game Commission

    An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

    Act 64 of 1996 · June 28, 1996 · HB 1823 · Official record

  94. William E. Wilson Memorial Bridge - designation

    An Act designating a certain bridge on S.R. 0010 in Parkesburg Borough, Chester County, as the William E. Wilson Memorial Bridge.

    Act 65 of 1996 · June 28, 1996 · HB 2261 · Official record

  95. Public School Code of 1949 - sabbatical leave and rights during leave of absence

    An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for sabbatical leaves and for rights during a leave of absence.

    Act 66 of 1996 · June 28, 1996 · HB 1031 · Official record

  96. Job Enhancement Act

    An Act to enhance job creation and economic development by providing for an annual financing strategy, for opportunity grants, for job creation tax credits, for small business assistance and for the Small Business Advocacy Council; conferring powers and duties on various administrative agencies and authorities; further providing for various funds; and making repeals.

    Act 67 of 1996 · June 29, 1996 · HB 2668 · Official record

  97. Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commisssion - adding members of commission

    An Act amending the act of May 8, 1919 (P. L. 148, No. 102), entitled "An act providing for the joint acquisition and maintenance by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey of certain toll-bridges over the Delaware River," adding members of the commission.

    Act 68 of 1996 · July 1, 1996 · SB 1346 · Official record

  98. Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission - meetings open to public and news media

    A Supplement to the act of June 25, 1931 (P. L. 1352, No. 332), entitled "Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Compact," directing the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission to provide for its meetings to be open to the public and the news media.

    Act 69 of 1996 · July 1, 1996 · SB 1348 · Official record

  99. Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission - requiring commission to adopt competitive purchasing, equal opportunity employment and competitive hiring practices

    A Supplement to the act of June 25, 1931 (P. L. 1352, No. 332), entitled "Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Compact," requiring the commission to adopt competitive purchasing, equal opportunity employment and competitive hiring practices.

    Act 70 of 1996 · July 1, 1996 · SB 1345 · Official record

  100. Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act - certification, applications, qualifications, disciplinary measures and scope of practice

    An Act amending the act of July 10, 1990 (P. L. 404, No. 98), entitled "Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act," further providing for certification, for applications, for qualifications, for disciplinary measures and for scope of practice; and making a repeal.

    Act 71 of 1996 · July 2, 1996 · SB 564 · Official record

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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.