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PA HB1685
PA HB1685Further providing for powers and duties of county departments of health and providing for exception for abatement of asbestos or other similar material.
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Introduced
07/01/2025
07/01/2025
In Committee
07/01/2025
07/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of August 24, 1951 (P.L.1304, No.315), entitled "An act to improve local health administration throughout the Commonwealth by authorizing the creation, establishment and administration of single-county or joint-county departments of health in all counties; exempting certain municipalities from the jurisdiction of single-county or joint-county departments of health; permitting the dissolution of departments or boards of health in certain municipalities; authorizing State grants to counties which establish departments of health and to certain municipalities if they meet prescribed requirements; conferring powers and duties upon the State Department of Health in connection with the creation, establishment and administration of single-county or joint-county departments of health and administration of the health laws in parts of certain municipalities not subject to the jurisdiction of single-county or joint-county departments of health, and the administration of State grants; and repealing an act which confers health powers upon counties of the first class," further providing for powers and duties of county departments of health and providing for exception for abatement of asbestos or other similar material.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Local Health Administration Law to modify the powers and duties of county departments of health, specifically addressing asbestos abatement regulations. The bill introduces a new provision that allows municipalities within a county to opt out of county health department rules, regulations, and standards related to asbestos or similar material removal if the municipality's governing body chooses to do so. This means that while county health departments typically have broad authority to implement health and safety regulations, they cannot enforce asbestos abatement rules in municipalities that explicitly decide to exempt themselves from such requirements. The bill adds an exception to the existing law by inserting language that gives local municipalities more discretion in handling asbestos-related health and safety standards. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted, providing time for local governments to understand and prepare for the new opt-out provision.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Local Government (on 07/01/2025)
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