PennsylvaniaProperty damage victims could qualify for compensation up to damage costs
If enacted, victims whose real property, rental property, or vehicle is damaged could qualify for compensation up to the total damage cost.
What it does
Victims of property damage could qualify for compensation for damage to real property, rental property, or vehicles. Payment could be up to the total cost of the damage.
Argument forIf enacted, eligible victims could get compensation for damage to real, rental, or vehicle property, up to the total damage cost.
Argument againstThe cap at the total damage cost could leave victims paying other expenses tied to the damage themselves.
More detail
Victims of property damage would be eligible for compensation, up to the total cost of the damage. The provision covers damage to real property, rental property, or vehicles. The act would take effect 60 days after enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 30Referred to JudiciaryIntroduced
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