Bill > HB2177

This bill amends laws governing how local governments in Pennsylvania, specifically boroughs, cities, and counties, publish proposed ordinances, which are local laws. The key change is that instead of just publishing the full text or a title and summary, the publication must now include the full text or a title and a brief summary that specifically details any adoption, amendment, or repeal of taxes, fees, charges, or assessments; any regulation with offenses or penalties; or any provision involving the payment, restriction, or pledging of funds for goods, services, or contractual obligations. Additionally, the publication must include a reference to where copies of the ordinance can be examined and, if available, a website address where the full text can be found online. The bill also clarifies that if a summary is challenged legally, it will be considered sufficient if it contains the required information and the full text is made available for examination as specified. Importantly, these new publication requirements do not override the specific notification rules for land use ordinances already established by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2177