Act 7 of 2026 Signed by the Governor
Senate Bill 1036, made excellent progress during 2025 and arrived on the Governor’s desk in early February. The bill was signed on February 11 and takes effect in 60 days.
The Code will now be moved into Title 73 of the PA Consolidated Statutes. There were a few amendments to the Code during this process:
- Vacancy by Death (Section 1771) – Changes language to delay creation of a vacancy by death until the next meeting of the board of commissioners.
- Sidewalk Responsibility (Section 5904) – Provides clarification as to property owners’ responsibility to repair sidewalks on all sides of property, not just the front of property.
- Optional Per-meeting Compensation for Commissioners (Section 2103) – Adds language prohibiting compensation when a commissioner has an unexcused absence from a board meeting. Excused absences shall be determined by the board and include, but not be limited to, emergency illness, family, or business travel.
- Annual Audit Report (Section 1003) – Extends filing of the annual Audit Financial Report with DCED from April 1 to June 30.
- Memorials (Section 1313) – Adds language authorizing memorials commemorating/honoring first responders.