Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania Senate Bill SB673

Introduced

4/28/25

Refer

4/28/25

Caption

In fiscal supplements to statutory programs, establishing a tracking system for publicly financed housing.

Impact

The bill is likely to have significant implications for state housing laws and public assistance programs. By creating a centralized database, it seeks to provide clear insight into the status of publicly funded housing and the effects of affordability restrictions. It will inform both policymakers and the public about properties that are at risk of leaving the assistance programs, thus helping to prevent the sudden loss of affordable housing options. The ongoing maintenance of this database will likely necessitate consistent funding and cooperation between state agencies and local housing authorities.

Summary

Senate Bill 673 establishes a framework for creating a public database that will track all publicly financed housing within Pennsylvania. This system is intended to enhance transparency regarding affordability restrictions tied to these housing units and ensure that there is accessible information regarding their status, such as the anticipated termination of affordability restrictions. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency will be responsible for developing this database and providing annual reports to the Governor and the General Assembly. This initiative aims to support informed decision-making surrounding housing policy and facilitate better management of state resources related to public housing.

Sentiment

The sentiment around SB673 appears to be generally supportive across various stakeholders who recognize the need for better oversight and transparency concerning publicly financed housing. Advocates for affordable housing express enthusiasm about the potential for this database to provide essential information that allows communities to react proactively to changes in housing status, especially with properties at risk of deregulation. However, there might be some concerns regarding the feasibility of maintaining the database and ensuring it delivers accurate and timely updates.

Contention

Notable points of contention include the potential challenges associated with implementation and the funding necessary to support the ongoing efforts required for database maintenance and updates. There may also be discussions regarding privacy concerns or resistance from some local agencies about the requirements to share property information. Additionally, balancing transparency with the operational needs of housing agencies could lead to debates among lawmakers about the best approach to enforce the bill's provisions.

Latest PA SB673 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA SB616

In the agency, providing for tracking system for publicly financed housing.

PA HB2396

In the agency, providing for tracking system for publicly financed housing.

PA SB412

In fiscal supplements to statutory programs, repealing provisions relating to regulation of rodeos or rodeo-related events.

PA HB2474

In additional special funds and restricted accounts, establishing the Survivor-Centered, Accessible, Fair and Empowering (SAFE) Housing Trust Fund; and making an interfund transfer.

PA SB670

In additional special funds and restricted accounts, establishing the Survivor-Centered, Accessible, Fair and Empowering (SAFE) Housing Trust Fund; and making an interfund transfer.

PA HB479

An act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in Treasury Department, establishing the

PA SB1168

In emergency COVID-19 response, further providing for Housing Options Grant Program; and making appropriations.

PA SB757

In Treasury Department, establishing the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success Scholarship Program and the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success Scholarship Fund; in bonus and tax reports and returns and reports and records relating to tax collections, further providing for confidential information; in tax credits, further providing for Department of Community and Economic Development; in 2022-2023 budget implementation, further providing for Department of Education; and making a repeal.

PA SB472

Establishing the Snow and Ice Removal Safety Grant Program and the Snow and Ice Removal Safety Grant Program Account; and making an appropriation.

PA SB1056

In Treasury Department, further providing for investment of moneys; establishing the Keystone Saves Program, the Keystone Saves Program Fund, the Keystone Saves Administrative Fund and the Keystone Saves Program Advisory Board; providing for powers and duties of the Treasury Department, for investment and fiduciary responsibilities and for program implementation; and providing for the electric vehicle road user charge effective date.

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PA SB616

In the agency, providing for tracking system for publicly financed housing.

PA HB2396

In the agency, providing for tracking system for publicly financed housing.

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PA HB1517

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