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HB 435

An Act amending the act of January 8, 1960 (1959 P.L.2119, No.787), known as the Air Pollution Control Act, further providing for standards relating to hazardous air pollutants.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Danilo Burgos and 6 co-sponsors

HB 435 strengthens Pennsylvania's hazardous air pollutant standards under the Air Pollution Control Act, tightening emissions regulations for toxic substances affecting industrial operations and public health.

Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection
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Bill Summary · HB 435

Legislative bill overview

HB 435 amends Pennsylvania's Air Pollution Control Act of 1960 to update and strengthen standards for hazardous air pollutants. The bill modifies existing regulatory frameworks governing how the state addresses emissions of toxic substances that pose health and environmental risks.

Why is this important

Hazardous air pollutants can cause serious respiratory illness, cancer, and environmental damage. Updating these standards allows Pennsylvania to align with current scientific understanding of health risks and potentially with federal EPA standards, affecting industrial operations, air quality in communities near pollution sources, and public health outcomes across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Economic impact on industry: Stricter hazardous air pollutant standards may increase compliance costs for manufacturers, power plants, refineries, and other industrial facilities, potentially affecting competitiveness and job growth
  • Regulatory scope and clarity: Questions about which specific pollutants are covered, enforcement mechanisms, and compliance timelines could create uncertainty for businesses and regulators
  • Rural vs. urban effects: Industrial areas and communities downwind from major polluters may see different benefits or burdens, raising environmental justice concerns about unequal pollution exposure

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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