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HB 711

An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in exemptions, applicability and penalties, further providing for exemptions.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sheryl Delozier and 2 co-sponsors

HB 711 modifies Pennsylvania's Construction Code Act by changing definitions and exemptions, though specific impacts remain unclear pending detailed legislative text review.

Referred to Housing & Community Development
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Bill Summary · HB 711

Legislative bill overview

HB 711 proposes amendments to Pennsylvania's Construction Code Act by modifying definitions in preliminary provisions and altering exemptions, applicability, and penalty provisions. The bill was recently referred to the Housing & Community Development Committee but lacks publicly available detailed text describing the specific changes being made.

Why is this important

Construction codes establish minimum safety, health, and structural standards for buildings across the state. Changes to exemptions and definitions can significantly affect which projects require compliance, potentially impacting consumer protection, contractor requirements, and local government enforcement authority.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of exemptions unclear: Without access to specific language, it's unknown whether exemptions expand (reducing oversight) or narrow (increasing compliance burdens), affecting different stakeholder groups differently
  • Local vs. state authority: Amendments to applicability could shift enforcement responsibility between local jurisdictions and the state, impacting municipal budgets and regulatory consistency
  • Safety versus regulatory burden: Expanding exemptions may reduce costs for builders but could create uneven safety standards, while stricter applicability increases compliance costs but strengthens protections

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

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