An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in alteration of territory or corporate entity and dissolution, further providing for definitions, for procedure for consolidation or merger, for joint agreement of governing bodies, for initiative of electors seeking consolidation or merger with new home rule charter and for conduct of referenda, repealing provisions relating to consolidation or merger agreement, providing for advisory committee, consolidation or merger agreement and mediation, further providing for effectuation of consolidation or merger, for procedures and for court review of transitional plan and providing for extension of deadlines and for grant qualification.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bob Freeman and 6 co-sponsors

The bill creates a structured, multi-path framework for municipal consolidations/mergers, including advisory committees, mediation, transitional planning, and clear timelines to un

Referred to Local Government