Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB843

Introduced
3/10/25  

Caption

Further providing for closure of manufactured home communities.

Impact

The implementation of HB843 is expected to strengthen the rights of residents in manufactured home communities by formalizing the notice period and negotiation requirements when a community owner decides to close the community. This bill could enhance community stability and provide residents with more agency, potentially preventing sudden displacements and enabling residents to maintain control over their living conditions. By introducing these measures, the bill is also seen as promoting affordable housing options within the state.

Summary

House Bill 843 amends the Manufactured Home Community Rights Act, focusing on the procedures and rights relating to the closure of manufactured home communities in Pennsylvania. The bill mandates community owners to provide 120 days' notice before any planned closure, allowing residents sufficient time to prepare for relocation. Importantly, it also establishes the right for resident associations, representing at least 25% of the residents, to be considered in purchase negotiations, offering them an opportunity to acquire the property instead of being displaced. The bill aims to empower residents and ensure their interests are accounted for during such transitions.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB843 appears to be positive among resident advocates and community organizers who see the bill as a crucial step towards protecting the rights of low-income residents living in manufactured communities. However, the bill may face opposition from property owners who may see it as an impediment to their ability to manage and sell their properties as they see fit. The contrasting interests highlight a debate between resident rights and property management freedoms, which could influence the bill's ultimate acceptance and effectiveness.

Contention

One notable contention regarding HB843 revolves around the potential economic implications for manufactured home community owners. Some stakeholders argue that the bill's requirements could complicate the closure process and property transactions, thereby deterring investments in manufactured home communities or exacerbating existing housing shortages. The need for balancing residents' rights while also considering business interests presents a challenge that will be critical to address as discussions around the bill progress.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB1808

Further providing for closure of manufactured home communities.

PA HB829

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions;

PA HB765

Providing for tenant's rights.

PA HB2565

In Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (PA EDGE) Tax Credits, repealing provisions relating to local resource manufacturing and for Pennsylvania Milk Processing and providing for Reliable Energy Investment Tax Credit and for Pennsylvania Milk Processing; in Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs, further providing for definitions, for eligibility, for application and approval of tax credit, for use of tax credits and for applicability; in semiconductor manufacturing and biomedical manufacturing and research, further providing for definitions and for application and approval of tax credit and providing for sustainable aviation fuel; and, in application of Prevailing Wage Act, further providing for definitions.

PA SB1201

In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses, providing for liability insurance and further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

PA SB654

In sales and use tax, further providing for

PA HB2485

In source selection and contract formation, further providing for supplies manufactured and services performed by persons with disabilities.

PA HB2444

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in games of chance, further providing for prize limits and for sales limited, providing for pull-tab deals, further providing for distributor licenses, for registration of manufacturers, for regulations of department and for licensing of eligible organizations; in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds; and, in enforcement, further providing for revocation of licenses and providing for other penalties and for licensed eligible organizations subject to audit by Auditor General.

PA HB1219

In personal income tax, further providing for classes of income and for special tax provisions for poverty and providing for alternative special tax provisions for poverty; in corporate net income tax, further providing for definitions, for imposition of tax, for reports and payment of tax, for consolidated reports and for manufacturing innovation and reinvestment deduction; in realty transfer tax, further providing for transfer of tax; in tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; in entertainment production tax credit, further providing for definitions, for credit for qualified film production expenses, for carryover, carryback and assignment of credit and for limitations; in Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (PA EDGE) tax credits, providing for biotechnology; in neighborhood assistance tax credit, further providing for tax credit and for grant of tax credit; providing for expanded neighborhood improvement zones; in Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program, further providing for credit for child and dependent care employment-related expenses; providing for Public Transportation Trust Fund; and, in general provisions, further providing for underpayment of estimated tax, for method of filing and for allocation of tax credits.

PA SB1263

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in games of chance, further providing for prize limits, for sales limited, for distributor licenses, for registration of manufacturers and for regulations of department; in club licensees, further providing for club licensee and for distribution of proceeds; in enforcement, further providing for revocation of licenses, for local option and for advertising; in tavern gaming, further providing for licenses, for application, for approval, for prize limits, for distribution of net revenue, for tavern games tax, for invoice, for reports and for enforcement.

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