PennsylvaniaApplicants would show water service before final development approval
For developments relying on water sources other than each owner's private well, applicants would have to show who will provide water before final approval.
What it does
The proposal would require applicants to show who will provide water before final approval for a subdivision or development that relies on a shared or public water source.
Argument forPlanning officials may have proof that a development can receive water before they grant final approval.
Argument againstApplicants could face extra paperwork or delays because they must provide water-service evidence before final approval.
More detail
The proposal would require ordinances to make applicants show who will provide water before final approval. It covers subdivision and development applicants whose water will not come from private wells owned and maintained by individual lot owners. This applies when water will come from somewhere other than private wells owned and maintained by each lot owner. Acceptable evidence depends on the provider and may include a public utility certificate or application, a cooperative agreement, or a commitment to serve the area. Applicants would have to present the evidence before final subdivision and land-development approval.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 8Act No. 58 of 2026Latest
- Oct 8Approved by the Governor Josh ShapiroBecame Law
- Oct 7Presented to the GovernorTo Governor
- Oct 7Signed in House
- Oct 6Signed in Senate
- Vote recorded FINAL PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Oct 6Third consideration and final passagePassed House
- Oct 6Re-reported as committedMinor
- Oct 5Re-referred to AppropriationsMinor
- Oct 5Second considerationMinor
- Sep 30Removed from table
- Sep 28Laid on the table
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Local Government): Report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Sep 28First considerationMinor
- Sep 28Reported as committedMinor
- Jun 3Referred to Local GovernmentMinor
- Jun 2Third consideration and final passagePassed Senate
- Vote recorded FINAL PASSAGE. Result: pass.Upper
- May 4Re-reported as committedMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 22Re-referred to AppropriationsMinor
- Apr 22Second considerationMinor
- Apr 21First considerationMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Local Government): Reported as Committed. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 21Reported as committedMinor
- Apr 17Referred to Local GovernmentIntroduced
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