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PA SB867

PA SB867
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions and for Accessibility Advisory Board; in Uniform Construction Code, further providing for adoption by regulations and for revised or successor codes; in training and certification of inspectors, further providing for education and training programs; and establishing the Accessibility Advisory Board Administration Account.


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Introduced
06/18/2025
In Committee
10/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), entitled "An act establishing a uniform construction code; imposing powers and duties on municipalities and the Department of Labor and Industry; providing for enforcement; imposing penalties; and making repeals," in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions and for Accessibility Advisory Board; in Uniform Construction Code, further providing for adoption by regulations and for revised or successor codes; in training and certification of inspectors, further providing for education and training programs; and establishing the Accessibility Advisory Board Administration Account.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act to update the Accessibility Advisory Board's structure, review process, and administration. The bill changes the board's composition to include 11 members, with seven appointed by the secretary, ensuring representation from people with disabilities, architects, business community, and housing industry. The board's term length is extended from two to four years, and members can be dismissed for excessive absences. The bill establishes a detailed process for reviewing updated accessibility code sections from the International Code Council (ICC), requiring a 120-day public comment period, public hearings, and specific voting procedures for adopting or modifying code sections. The bill also creates a new Accessibility Advisory Board Administration Account, funded by 3% of existing fees, to support the board's expenses. Additionally, the bill updates reporting requirements, mandating a yearly detailed financial report to legislative committees, and ensures that if no changes are made to existing accessibility codes, the current provisions remain in effect. The changes aim to improve accessibility standards, increase public participation in the review process, and provide more transparency in code development and administration.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Removed from table (on 02/04/2026)

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