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PA HB2160
PA HB2160Renaming the Department of Community and Economic Development to the Department of Housing and Community Development; and making a repeal and editorial changes.
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of June 27, 1996 (P.L.403, No.58), entitled "An act to enhance community and economic development in this Commonwealth by restructuring certain administrative functions and entities; changing the name of the Department of Commerce to the Department of Community and Economic Development; transferring functions of the Department of Community Affairs into the Department of Community and Economic Development and other agencies; providing for a Deputy Secretary for Community Affairs and Development in the Department of Community and Economic Development; establishing the Center for Local Government Services and the Local Government Advisory Committee; establishing the Small Business Advocacy Council; conferring powers and duties on the Legislative Reference Bureau; and making repeals," renaming the Department of Community and Economic Development to the Department of Housing and Community Development; and making a repeal and editorial changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Community and Economic Development Enhancement Act to rename the Department of Community and Economic Development to the Department of Housing and Community Development, reflecting a shift in focus to integrate housing initiatives with existing community and economic development efforts. The changes also involve transferring certain functions from the former Department of Community Affairs into this newly named department, establishing a Deputy Secretary for Housing and Community Development, and creating a Center for Local Government Services to better support local governments. The bill also makes conforming changes to various sections of the existing law, including its short title and declarations of purpose, to reflect the new department name and its expanded scope, ensuring that references to the old department and its secretary are updated to the new ones, and it repeals a section related to the implementation timeline of the original act.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Housing & Community Development (on 01/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2160 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2160/PN2803 |
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