The Pennsylvania Register
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.
1,744 laws of the 2000s
Constitution of 1968
Dog Law - omnibus amendments
An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, further providing for definitions, for issuance of dog licenses, for applications for dog licenses, for license certificates, for kennels, for requirements for kennels, for out-of-State dealer license, for bills of sale, for revocation, suspension or refusal of kennel licenses, for transportation of dogs, for health certificates for importation, for inspections of premises and dogs and for additional duties of department; providing for refusal of entry and for the Canine Health Board; further providing for seizure and detention of dogs, for confinement of dogs, for dog bites, for registration, for certain requirements, for control of dangerous dogs, for public safety, for selling, bartering or trading dogs, for damages caused by coyotes, for burdens of proof, for enforcement and for violations; providing for exemption; further defining "releasing agency"; and making editorial changes.
Act 119 of 2008 · October 9, 2008 · HB 2525 · Official record
Health Care Facilities Act - licensure
An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, further providing for licensure.
Act 120 of 2008 · October 9, 2008 · HB 2629 · Official record
Underground Utility Line Protection Law - duties of facility
An Act amending the act of December 10, 1974 (P.L.852, No.287), referred to as the Underground Utility Line Protection Law, further providing for duties of facility owners.
Act 121 of 2008 · October 9, 2008 · HB 2644 · Official record
SFC Michael J. Tully Memorial Bridges - designation
An Act designating the bridges on State Route 830 over Interstate 80 in Washington Township, Jefferson County, as the SFC Michael J. Tully Memorial Bridges.
Act 122 of 2008 · October 9, 2008 · HB 2722 · Official record
Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act - benefits
An Act amending the act of June 21, 1939 (P.L.566, No.284), known as The Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act, providing further benefits.
Act 123 of 2008 · October 9, 2008 · SB 263 · Official record
Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act
An Act providing for idling restrictions on diesel-powered motor vehicles; and imposing a penalty.
Act 124 of 2008 · October 9, 2008 · SB 295 · Official record
Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations (64 Pa.C.S.) - First Industries Program
An Act amending Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the definitions of "commercial lending activities" and "commercial lending institutions" and for the First Industries Program.
Act 125 of 2008 · October 9, 2008 · SB 768 · Official record
Second Class Township Code - public roads
An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, further providing for public roads.
Act 126 of 2008 · October 9, 2008 · SB 1028 · Official record
Domestic Relations Code (23 Pa.C.S.) and Military and Veterans Code (51 Pa.C.S.) - modification of existing custody orders, protection of deployed members of Pennsylvania National Guard and reserve components in child custody arrangements
An Act amending Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) and 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for modification of existing custody orders; and providing for protection of deployed members of the Pennsylvania National Guard and reserve components in child custody arrangements.
Act 127 of 2008 · October 9, 2008 · SB 1107 · Official record
Highway Capital Budget Project Itemization Act of 2008-2009
An Act providing for the highway capital budget project itemization for the fiscal year 2008-2009 to be financed from current revenue or by the incurring of debt.
Act 128 of 2008 · October 9, 2008 · SB 1504 · Official record
Public Utility Code (66 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments
An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for director of operations, secretary, employees and consultants; repealing provisions relating to office of trial staff; further providing for bureaus and offices; providing for other bureaus, offices and positions; further providing for electric utility definitions; providing for energy efficiency and conservation program and for energy efficiency and conservation; further providing for duties of electric distribution companies and for market power remediation; and providing for procurement, for additional alternative energy sources and for carbon dioxide sequestration network.
Act 129 of 2008 · October 15, 2008 · HB 2200 · Official record
Local Tax Enabling Act - omnibus amendments
An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, further providing for delegation of taxing powers and restrictions; further providing for the levying of the mercantile or business privilege tax; transferring the Optional Occupation Tax Elimination Act and further providing for definitions, for earned income tax rate limits, for resolutions and for binding referendums and providing for applicability of income tax on personal income; and repealing the Optional Occupation Tax Elimination Act and provisions of the Taxpayer Relief Act.
Act 130 of 2008 · October 15, 2008 · SB 763 · Official record
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 sentence for murder and murder of unborn child; providing for the offense of criminal homicide of law enforcement officer and for the offense of assault of law enforcement officer; imposing penalties; further providing for false reports to law enforcement authorities; in firearms, further providing for ineligibility for possession or dealing, for required licensure, for emergency prohibitions, for licenses, for possession with altered manufacturer
Act 131 of 2008 · October 17, 2008 · HB 1845 · Official record
Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act
An Act providing for the regulation of home improvement contracts and for the registration of certain contractors; prohibiting certain acts; and providing for penalties.
Act 132 of 2008 · October 17, 2008 · SB 100 · Official record
Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in registration of vehicles, further providing for issuance and reissuance of registration plates and for lost, stolen, damaged or illegible registration plate; in licensing of drivers, further providing for issuance and content of driver
Act 133 of 2008 · November 26, 2008 · HB 347 · Official record
Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - expungement of criminal history
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for expungement of criminal history record.
Act 134 of 2008 · November 26, 2008 · HB 1543 · Official record
Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act
An Act providing for court-appointed conservators to bring residential, commercial and industrial buildings into municipal code compliance when owners fail to comply.
Act 135 of 2008 · November 26, 2008 · HB 2188 · Official record
Blue Star Point Lookout, John W. Groters Memorial Highway, Police Sergeant Stephen Liczbinski Memorial Highway, Glenn McMaster Memorial Bridge - designations
An Act designating the scenic view adjacent to State Route 40 in Wharton Township, Fayette County, as the "Blue Star Point Lookout"; designating the portion of US Route 20, known as West 26th Street, in Millcreek Township, Erie County, from Peninsula Drive to Powell Avenue as the John W. Groters Memorial Highway; designating a portion of Cottman Avenue (Route 73), Burholme section, City of Philadelphia, as the Police Sergeant Stephen Liczbinski Memorial Highway; and designating the bridge on State Route 259 dividing Bolivar Borough and Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, as the Glenn McMaster Memorial Bridge.
Act 136 of 2008 · November 26, 2008 · SB 1114 · Official record
State Employees' Retirement Board - administrative expenses, etc.
An Act making an appropriation from the State Employees
Appropriation Act 1A of 2008 · July 1, 2008 · SB 1344 · Official record
Public School Employees' Retirement Board - administrative expenses, etc.
An Act making an appropriation from the Public School Employees
Appropriation Act 2A of 2008 · July 1, 2008 · SB 1345 · Official record
Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs - operation of professional licensure boards
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 3A of 2008 · July 1, 2008 · SB 1346 · Official record
Department of Labor and Industry and Department of Community and Economic Development - workers' compensation, occupational diseases and Office of Small
An Act making appropriations from the Workmen
Appropriation Act 4A of 2008 · July 1, 2008 · SB 1347 · Official record
Office of Consumer Advocate - operation
An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate in the Office of Attorney General.
Appropriation Act 5A of 2008 · July 1, 2008 · SB 1349 · Official record
Office of Small Business Advocate - operation
An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Appropriation Act 6A of 2008 · July 1, 2008 · SB 1351 · Official record
Pennsylvania State University - education and general expenses, agricultural research and extension services, Pennsylvania College of Technology and debt service related to Williamsport Area Community College
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; and providing for a basis for payments of such appropriations, for a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure.
Appropriation Act 7A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2313 · Official record
Fox Chase Institute for Cancer Research - operation and maintenance of cancer research program
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 8A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2314 · Official record
University of Pittsburgh - educational and general expenses, student life initiatives, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic teen suicide center, recruitment and retention of disadvantaged students and rural education outreach
A Supplement to the act of July 28, 1966 (3rd Sp.Sess., P.L.87, No.3), entitled "An act providing for the establishment and operation of the University of Pittsburgh as an instrumentality of the Commonwealth to serve as a State-related university in the higher education system of the Commonwealth; providing for change of name; providing for the composition of the board of trustees; terms of trustees, and the power and duties of such trustees; authorizing appropriations in amounts to be fixed annually by the General Assembly; providing for the auditing of accounts of expenditures from said appropriations; providing for public support and capital improvements; authorizing the issuance of bonds exempt from taxation within the Commonwealth; requiring the chancellor to make an annual report of the operations of the University of Pittsburgh," making appropriations for carrying the same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of such appropriations, for a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure.
Appropriation Act 9A of 2008 · July 9, 2008 · HB 2315 · Official record
Wistar Institute - operation and maintenance expenses and AIDS research
An Act making appropriations to the Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, for operation and maintenance expenses and for AIDS research.
Appropriation Act 10A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2316 · Official record
Temple University - education and general expenses and recruitment and retention of disadvantaged students
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 and for certain fiscal information disclosure.
Appropriation Act 11A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2317 · Official record
Central Penn Oncology Group - operation
An Act making an appropriation to the Central Penn Oncology Group.
Appropriation Act 12A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2318 · Official record
Lancaster Cleft Palate - outpatient-inpatient treatment
An Act making an appropriation to Lancaster Cleft Palate for outpatient-inpatient treatment.
Appropriation Act 13A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2319 · Official record
Lincoln University - educational and general expenses
A Supplement to the act of July 7, 1972 (P.L.743, No.176), known as the Lincoln University-Commonwealth Act, making an appropriation for carrying the same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of the appropriation; and providing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure.
Appropriation Act 14A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2320 · Official record
Burn Foundation - outpatient and inpatient treatment
An Act making an appropriation to the Burn Foundation, Philadelphia, for outpatient and inpatient treatment.
Appropriation Act 15A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2321 · Official record
Children's Institute - treatment and rehabilitation of children and young adults with disabling diseases
An Act making an appropriation to The Children
Appropriation Act 16A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2322 · Official record
Drexel University - instruction and student aid
An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of Drexel University, Philadelphia.
Appropriation Act 17A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2323 · Official record
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - comprehensive patient care for children and general maintenance and operation
An Act making an appropriation to The Children
Appropriation Act 18A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2324 · Official record
Beacon Lodge Camp - services to the blind
An Act making an appropriation to the Beacon Lodge Camp.
Appropriation Act 19A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2325 · Official record
University of Pennsylvania - dental clinics, doctor of medicine program, veterinary activities, center for infectious disease and cardiovascular studies
An Act making appropriations to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.
Appropriation Act 20A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2326 · Official record
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh - operation and maintenance
An Act making appropriations to the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh for operations and maintenance expenses and the purchase of apparatus, supplies and equipment.
Appropriation Act 21A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2327 · Official record
Philadelphia Health and Education Corporation - Colleges of Medicine, Pubilic Health, Nursing and Health professions, continuation of pediatric services and handicapped student aid and children's clinic
An Act making appropriations to the Philadelphia Health and Education Corporation for the Colleges of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing and Health Professions and for continuation of pediatric services.
Appropriation Act 22A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2328 · Official record
Franklin Institute Science Museum - maintenance expenses
An Act making an appropriation to the Franklin Institute Science Museum for maintenance expenses.
Appropriation Act 23A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2329 · Official record
Academy of Natural Sciences - maintenance expenses
An Act making an appropriation to the Academy of Natural Sciences for maintenance expenses.
Appropriation Act 24A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2330 · Official record
Thomas Jefferson University - instruction in doctor of medicine program, maintenance, College of Allied Health Sciences, student aid and Children's Heart Hospital
An Act making appropriations to the Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia.
Appropriation Act 25A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2331 · Official record
African-American Museum - operating expenses
An Act making an appropriation to the African-American Museum in Philadelphia for operating expenses.
Appropriation Act 26A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2332 · Official record
Everhart Museum - operating expenses
An Act making an appropriation to the Everhart Museum in Scranton for operating expenses.
Appropriation Act 27A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2333 · Official record
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - instruction in doctor of osteopathy program
An Act making an appropriation to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia.
Appropriation Act 28A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2334 · Official record
Mercer Museum - operating expenses
An Act making an appropriation to the Mercer Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, for operating expenses.
Appropriation Act 29A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2335 · Official record
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts - operating expenses
An Act making an appropriation to the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for operating expenses.
Appropriation Act 30A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2336 · Official record
Pennsylvania College of Optometry - instruction
An Act making an appropriation to the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia.
Appropriation Act 31A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2337 · Official record
University of the Arts, Philadelphia - instruction and student aid
An Act making an appropriation to the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, for instruction and student aid.
Appropriation Act 32A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2338 · Official record
Johnson Technical Institute of Scranton - operation and maintenance
An Act making an appropriation to the Johnson Technical Institute of Scranton for operation and maintenance expenses.
Appropriation Act 33A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2340 · 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 for operation and maintenance expenses.
Appropriation Act 34A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2341 · Official record
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - instruction in doctor of osteopathy program
An Act making an appropriation to the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie.
Appropriation Act 35A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2342 · Official record
Gaming Control Appropriation Act of 2008
An Act making appropriations from the restricted revenue accounts within the State Gaming Fund and from the State Gaming Fund to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the Department of Revenue, the Pennsylvania State Police and the Attorney General for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.
Appropriation Act 36A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · HB 2458 · Official record
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - operation
An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund and from Federal augmentation funds to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Appropriation Act 37A of 2008 · July 9, 2008 · SB 1348 · Official record
General Appropriation Act of 2008
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 the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009, for certain institutions and organizations, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008; to provide appropriations from the State Lottery Fund, the Energy Conservation and Assistance Fund, the Hazardous Material Response Fund, The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund, the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund, the Tuition Payment Fund, the Banking Department Fund, the Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Fund and the Tobacco Settlement Fund to the Executive Department; to provide appropriations from the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account to the Judicial Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009; to provide appropriations from the Motor License Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009, for the proper operation of the several departments of the Commonwealth and the Pennsylvania State Police authorized to spend Motor License Fund moneys; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive Department of the Commonwealth and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008; to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds from the General Fund for the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth for the fiscal year July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008, and for the payment of bills incurred remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007.
Appropriation Act 38A of 2008 · July 4, 2008 · SB 1389 · Official record
Alternative Energy Investment Act
An Act providing for alternative sources of energy; establishing the Alternative Energy Development Program, the Consumer Energy Program, the Home Energy Efficiency Loan Program, the Home Energy Efficiency Loan Fund and the Alternative Energy Production Tax Credit Program; and providing for the powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection.
Act 1 of 2008 (Special Session 1) · July 9, 2008 · HB 1 · Official record
Alternative Fuels Incentive Act - Alternative Fuels Incentive Fund and biomass-based diesel production incentives
An Act amending the act of November 29, 2004 (P.L.1376, No.178), known as the Alternative Fuels Incentive Act, further providing for definitions and for the Alternative Fuels Incentive Fund; and providing for biomass-based diesel production incentives.
Act 2 of 2008 (Special Session 1) · July 10, 2008 · SB 22 · Official record
Preventable Serious Adverse Events Act
An Act establishing a system for payment or reduction in payment for preventable serious adverse events within this Commonwealth; developing bulletins; and providing for the powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, the Department of Health and the Department of State.
Act 1 of 2009 · June 10, 2009 · HB 84 · Official record
Insurance Company Law of 1921 - health and accident insurance group health policies to continue for period of time after termination of employment or membership in health maintenance organizations
An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in health and accident insurance, providing for group health policies to continue for period of time after termination of employment or membership in health maintenance organizations.
Act 2 of 2009 · June 10, 2009 · HB 1089 · Official record
Health Care Cost Containment Act - reenactment, Health Care Cost Containment Council Act Review Committee establishment, council powers and duties, data submission and collection and for access to council data
An Act reenacting and amending the act of July 8, 1986 (P.L.408, No.89), known as the Health Care Cost Containment Act, further providing for policy declaration, for definitions, for the Health Care Cost Containment Council and its powers and duties, for data submission and collection and for access to council data; providing for the establishment of a Health Care Cost Containment Council Act Review Committee; and further providing for sunset of act.
Act 3 of 2009 · June 10, 2009 · SB 89 · Official record
Insurance Company Law of 1921 - health insurance coverage for certain children of insured parents, conditions subject to which polices are to be issued
An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, further providing for conditions subject to which policies are to be issued; and providing for health insurance coverage for certain children of insured parents.
Act 4 of 2009 · June 10, 2009 · SB 189 · Official record
Herbert "Cubby" Spiese Bridge - designation
An Act designating the reconstructed bridge spanning Shawnee Run on State Route 462 in the Borough of Columbia, Lancaster County, as the Herbert "Cubby" Spiese Bridge.
Act 5 of 2009 · June 29, 2009 · HB 370 · Official record
Public Safety Emergency Telephone Act - Wireless E-911 surcharge fee extension of termination date
An Act amending the act of July 9, 1990 (P.L.340, No.78), known as the Public Safety Emergency Telephone Act, further providing for the Wireless E-911 Emergency Services Fund.
Act 6 of 2009 · June 29, 2009 · HB 718 · Official record
Department of Banking Code - employee protection and further defining "institution"
An Act amending the act of May 15, 1933 (P.L.565, No.111), known as the Department of Banking Code, further defining "institution"; and further providing for employee protection.
Act 7 of 2009 · June 29, 2009 · HB 985 · Official record
Sgt. David W. Wallace III "Walleye" Memorial Bridge - designation
An Act designating the bridge carrying Walnut Street over the Shenango River in the Borough of Sharpsville, Mercer County, as the Sgt. David W. Wallace III "Walleye" Memorial Bridge.
Act 8 of 2009 · June 29, 2009 · HB 988 · Official record
Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act - standards for cigarette fire safety and for sale of existing inventory
An Act amending the act of July 4, 2008 (P.L.518, No.42), known as the Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act, further providing for standards for cigarette fire safety and for sale of existing inventory.
Act 9 of 2009 · June 29, 2009 · HB 1342 · Official record
Banks and Banking (7 Pa.C.S.) - mortgage loan business prohibitions
An Act amending Title 7 (Banks and Banking) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for mortgage loan business prohibitions.
Act 10 of 2009 · June 29, 2009 · SB 170 · Official record
Vital Statistics Law of 1953 - registration districts and local registrars' duties and death and fetal death registrations and reports
An Act amending the act of June 29, 1953 (P.L.304, No.66), known as the Vital Statistics Law of 1953, further providing for registration districts and local registrars
Act 11 of 2009 · July 2, 2009 · SB 446 · Official record
Victor W. Anckaitis Memorial Highway and Sgt. Ashly L. Moyer Memorial Road - designations
An Act designating Bushkill Drive, State Route 2019, Northampton County, as the Victor W. Anckaitis Memorial Highway; and designating a portion of State Route 2017 in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County, as the Sgt. Ashly L. Moyer Memorial Road.
Act 12 of 2009 · July 2, 2009 · SB 731 · Official record
Industrialized Housing Act - regulations and insignia of certification required
An Act amending the act of May 11, 1972 (P.L.286, No.70), known as the Industrialized Housing Act, further providing for definitions and for regulations, insignia of certification required.
Act 13 of 2009 · July 6, 2009 · SB 195 · Official record
Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act - Prohibited acts and duties of licensee generally and for handling of deposits and other escrows
An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), known as the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, defining "qualified association"; further providing for prohibited acts and for duties of licensee generally; and providing for handling of deposits and other escrows.
Act 14 of 2009 · July 6, 2009 · SB 241 · Official record
Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - in minors, the offense of sexual abuse of children
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, further providing for the offense of sexual abuse of children.
Act 15 of 2009 · July 14, 2009 · HB 89 · Official record
Project 70 lands - release and imposition of restrictions on land in Warren, Warren County, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County and Old Forge, Lackawanna County
An Act authorizing Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, to sell and convey certain Project 70 lands free of restrictions imposed by the Project 70 Land Acquisition and Borrowing Act, in return for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on other land to be acquired by the township; authorizing the City of Warren, Warren County, to sell and convey certain Project 70 lands free of restrictions imposed by the Project 70 Land Acquisition and Borrowing Act; authorizing the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, to convey a fee interest in certain Project 70 lands free of restrictions imposed under the Project 70 Land Acquisition and Borrowing Act; and authorizing the Borough of Old Forge, Lackawanna County, to transfer, sell and convey certain Project 70 lands free of restrictions imposed by the Project 70 Land Acquisition and Borrowing Act.
Act 16 of 2009 · July 14, 2009 · HB 109 · Official record
Prescribed Burning Practices Act
An Act regulating prescribed burning practices; providing for the powers and duties of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Protection; and establishing certain immunities.
Act 17 of 2009 · July 14, 2009 · HB 262 · Official record
Domestic Relations (23 Pa.C.S.) - persons qualified to solemnize marriages
An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for persons qualified to solemnize marriages.
Act 18 of 2009 · July 14, 2009 · HB 270 · Official record
Project 70 lands - release and imposition of restrictions in Beaver County
An Act authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions imposed on certain land owned by Beaver County, being conveyed by Beaver County in return for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on certain land being conveyed to Beaver County by the Department of Transportation.
Act 19 of 2009 · July 14, 2009 · HB 1392 · Official record
Pennsylvania Election Code - powers and duties of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Voting Standards Development Board and restrictions on alteration of boundaries of election districts
An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, further providing for powers and duties of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, for Voting Standards Development Board and for restrictions on alteration of boundaries of election districts.
Act 20 of 2009 · July 14, 2009 · SB 33 · Official record
Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County
An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Susquehanna Township a pedestrian easement through certain lands situate in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County.
Act 21 of 2009 · July 14, 2009 · SB 54 · Official record
Game Code (34 Pa.C.S.) - hunting and furtaking licenses and license costs and fees
An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for license costs and fees.
Act 22 of 2009 · July 17, 2009 · HB 92 · Official record
Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail Act - content of zoning ordinances and extending the time period necessary to implement certain provisions
An Act amending the act of April 28, 1978 (P.L.87, No.41), known as the Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail Act, further providing for the content of zoning ordinances; and extending the time period necessary to implement certain provisions.
Act 23 of 2009 · July 17, 2009 · HB 263 · Official record
Landscape Architects' Registration Law - application for license and qualifications and experience requirements of applicants and for continuing education
An Act amending the act of January 24, 1966 (1965 P.L.1527, No.535), known as the Landscape Architects
Act 24 of 2009 · July 17, 2009 · HB 703 · Official record
General Counsel - civil penalties and confidentiality of information
An Act amending the act of July 2, 1993 (P.L.345, No.48), entitled "An act empowering the General Counsel or his designee to issue subpoenas for certain licensing board activities; providing for hearing examiners in the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs; providing additional powers to the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs; and further providing for civil penalties and license suspension," further providing for civil penalties; providing for confidentiality of information; and making related repeals.
Act 25 of 2009 · July 17, 2009 · SB 142 · Official record
Economic Development Agency, Fiduciary and Lender Environmental Liability Protection Act - limitation of economic development agency environmental liability and for defenses to liability
An Act amending the act of May 19, 1995 (P.L.33, No.3), known as the Economic Development Agency, Fiduciary and Lender Environmental Liability Protection Act, further providing for definitions, for limitation of economic development agency environmental liability and for defenses to liability.
Act 26 of 2009 · July 27, 2009 · SB 84 · Official record
Conveyance - Commonwealth property in East Vincent Township, Chester County
An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Governor, to grant and convey to East Vincent Township, certain lands situate in East Vincent Township, Chester County.
Act 27 of 2009 · July 27, 2009 · SB 568 · Official record
Conveyance - Commonwealth property in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, with removal and release of residential use and subdivision restrictions
An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to East Pennsboro Township or its assigns certain lands situate in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County; and authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to remove and release the residential use and subdivision restrictions imposed on certain lands situate in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County.
Act 28 of 2009 · July 27, 2009 · SB 817 · Official record
Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County
An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Tad W. Hippensteel a pedestrian and vehicular access easement over certain lands of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania situate in Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County.
Act 29 of 2009 · July 30, 2009 · SB 536 · Official record
Unemployment Compensation Law - extended benefit amount
An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, further defining "State
Act 30 of 2009 · August 4, 2009 · HB 1770 · Official record
Banks and Banking (7 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments
An Act amending Title 7 (Banks and Banking) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in mortgage loan industry licensure and consumer protection, further providing for scope, for definitions, for license requirements, for exceptions to license requirements, for general requirements, for powers of licensees in mortgage loan business, for mortgage lending authority and for license applications; providing for prelicensing and continuing education; further providing for license fees, for license issuance, for licensee requirements, for administration and for sanctions; and providing for procedure for determination of noncompliance with Federal law.
Act 31 of 2009 · August 5, 2009 · HB 1654 · Official record
Interbranch Commission on Juvenile Justice Act
An Act establishing a joint legislative, executive and judicial commission on juvenile justice.
Act 32 of 2009 · August 7, 2009 · HB 1648 · Official record
Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) and Penal and Correctional Institutions (61 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments and codification
An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and codifying Title 61 (Penal and Correctional Institutions) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for adoption of guidelines for resentencing, for adoption of guidelines for parole and for adoption of recommitment ranges following revocation of parole by board; providing for temporary release from county correctional institutions; further providing for sentence of total confinement; providing for parole without board supervision, for judicial power to release inmates and for transfers of inmates in need of medical treatment; further providing for State intermediate punishment; providing for other criminal provisions; amending the heading of Title 61; adding definitions, provisions relating to general administration of correctional institutions, State correctional institutions, county correctional institutions, house of detention for untried inmates and witnesses, inmate labor, medical services, visitation, inmate prerelease plans, motivational boot camp, execution procedure and method, recidivism risk reduction incentive, miscellaneous matters relating thereto, probation and parole generally, the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, County Probation and Parole Officers
Act 33 of 2009 · August 11, 2009 · SB 112 · Official record
Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963 - waiver of lien by claimant and waiver by contractor and effect on subcontractor
An Act amending the act of August 24, 1963 (P.L.1175, No.497), known as the Mechanics
Act 34 of 2009 · August 11, 2009 · SB 563 · Official record
Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Pottsville, Schuylkill County
An Act authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Department of Military and Veterans
Act 35 of 2009 · August 11, 2009 · SB 852 · Official record
Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Benner Township, Centre County
An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, authorizing certain lands in Centre County to be conveyed.
Act 36 of 2009 · August 11, 2009 · SB 862 · Official record
Health and Safety (35 Pa.C.S.) and Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments
An Act amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, regulating emergency medical services systems; providing for licensure; conferring powers and duties on the Department of Health; further defining "emergency vehicle"; providing for penalties; providing for Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund distributions; and making a related repeal.
Act 37 of 2009 · August 18, 2009 · SB 240 · Official record
Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - cruelty to animals
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for cruelty to animals.
Act 38 of 2009 · August 27, 2009 · HB 39 · Official record
Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - right to bail
An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for right to bail.
Act 39 of 2009 · August 27, 2009 · SB 366 · Official record
Fish and Boat Code (30 Pa.C.S.) - Lake Erie fishing permits
An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in special licenses and permits, further providing for Lake Erie fishing permits.
Act 40 of 2009 · August 27, 2009 · SB 574 · Official record
Board of Vehicles Act - mediation and arbitration, unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors and for manufacturer or distributor repurchase of inventory and equipment
An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, providing for the definitions of "dual" or "dualing" and "line-make"; further providing for mediation and arbitration, for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors and for manufacturer or distributor repurchase of inventory and equipment.
Act 41 of 2009 · September 3, 2009 · SB 921 · Official record
Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - restitution for identity theft
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for restitution for identity theft; and making a related repeal.
Act 42 of 2009 · September 18, 2009 · HB 222 · 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.