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SB 444

An Act amending the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the Regulatory Review Act, further providing for definitions and for existing regulations.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Michele Brooks and 7 co-sponsors

SB 444 modifies Pennsylvania's regulatory review framework by amending definitions and existing regulation procedures, with unclear substantive impacts pending specific amendment details.

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations
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Bill Summary · SB 444

Legislative bill overview

SB 444 amends Pennsylvania's Regulatory Review Act of 1982 by modifying definitions and provisions related to existing regulations. The bill has progressed through multiple legislative stages and was referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations. Without access to the specific amendment language, the exact changes to regulatory definitions and procedures cannot be detailed.

Why is this important

The Regulatory Review Act is Pennsylvania's framework for how state agencies create, modify, and implement regulations. Changes to this foundational statute affect how businesses, nonprofits, and citizens interact with government oversight across all state agencies. Amendments to definitions and existing regulations procedures could alter timelines, public input opportunities, or agency authority.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "existing regulations": Changes to how existing rules are classified or reviewed could affect whether current regulations receive new scrutiny or face modified renewal timelines
  • Definition modifications: Alterations to regulatory terminology may expand or narrow agency authority, affecting which rules require legislative review or public comment periods
  • Regulatory burden vs. public protection: Amendments could either streamline regulations (business-friendly) or restrict agency flexibility (public accountability concerns)

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

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